Climbing
corporate
more than the
Rock climbing is a great physical and
mental workout. It uses muscles all over
your body – not just your arms despite
what many people think. Core strength
is a real focus, as is flexibility. Regular
climbing can do wonders for your health
and physique as climbing provides a
cardiovascular, stretching and strength
workout.
However, brute force and fitness won’t
be enough to get you to the top of a
climbing route. Climbing requires equal
amounts of mental, technical and
physical ability. It therefore provides a
work out for your mind as well as your
body.
Working out how to get to the top of a
route will involve problem solving and
will certainly get your brain as well as
muscles working. This results in climbing
being totally engrossing, making you
forget about your stresses and leaving
your mind clear and refreshed.
You may think that people who rock
climb are crazy or slightly unhinged.
However, contrary to popular belief
climbers or other so called “adrenaline
junkies” are actually often people who
like a challenge and enjoy pushing
boundaries but are also very good at
analysing risk