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Aug 17, 20203 min read
5 Tips for (Friendly) Competition Climbing
We’ve put together some tips to help you perform your best when climbing in a competition.
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Sportrock
Aug 17, 20203 min read
What is a “Spray Wall” for?
In this article, we take a look at some of the training exercises that are used on Spray Walls. #spraywall #rockclimbing #bouldering
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Sportrock
Aug 11, 20204 min read
5 Ways to Practice Coordination Climbing at Home
We’ve put together 5 ways to practice coordination climbing at home.
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Sportrock
Apr 21, 20203 min read
How to Start Training For Rock Climbing
Here we explain three main tips to start training for climbing: planning, consistency, and having a buddy.
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Sportrock
Dec 31, 20193 min read
New Year’s Resolution: Climbing
So, you are approaching the New Year and want to do something to better yourself, but this time you want it to be a lifestyle. You have...
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Sportrock
Nov 12, 20192 min read
Do You Have Knee Pain While Climbing?
Why we may have knee pain during or after climbing, and what to do about it!
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Sportrock
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Setters on the Loose
We let L4 & L5 routesetters, Jeremy Hardin & Stephen Meinhold, loose at Sportrock to set the route of their dreams.
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Sportrock
Aug 20, 20193 min read
Must-Know Info on Resoling Climbing Shoes
Let’s talk about resoling climbing shoes. Why is it necessary and when is a good time to do it?
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Sportrock
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Do You Have Elbow Pain With Climbing?
Have you ever experienced elbow pain during or after a climb? This pain is most likely your body’s way of telling you that something is...
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Sportrock
Jul 1, 20193 min read
What is Speed Climbing?
A broad overview of speed climbing as a sport, so that the average climber can know, understand, and participate in future events.
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Sportrock
May 21, 20193 min read
On-sight vs. Flash vs. Redpoint
In this article, we explain what the climbing lingo “on-sight”, “redpoint”, and “flash” mean.
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Sportrock
Apr 19, 20195 min read
Rock Climbing in D.C.: Where to Go
In this blog we list some hidden gems for outdoor climbing that are near Washington D.C.
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Sportrock
Feb 12, 20193 min read
Core Strength for Climbers
We’ve listed beginner & advanced exercises to improve your core strength, and how to incorporate core workouts in your climbing routine!
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Sportrock
Feb 8, 20192 min read
Eat Your Way to Better Climbing
Here we talk about five nutritional tips that will help you create the perfect climbing diet.
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Sportrock
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Additional Gear for Long Climbs
In this article we list crucial survival items to pack when doing longer climbs in the mountains and things don't go the way you planned.
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Sportrock
Jul 11, 20183 min read
6 Rock Climbing Grips You Need to Know
Check out this guide to master the basic six rock climbing grips and finger holds and dominate your next visit to the gym.
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Sportrock
Jan 24, 20182 min read
Veterans at Sportrock: Climbing with Team RWB
Sportrock is proud to host a community of veteran climbers each week, known as Team RWB.
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Sportrock
Nov 21, 20171 min read
Parkinson’s Climbing Program
Video Photographer and Sportrocker, Sylvia Bao, captures what the Parkinson's climbing program at Sportrock is all about.
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Sportrock
Oct 24, 20172 min read
Parkinson’s & Adaptive Climbing in the Gym I
In this article we discuss how climbing can benefit people with Parkinson's Disease. Sportrock has it's own Parkinson's Climbing group.
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