SOON at JEM Fitness Academy! BENEFITS OF WALL CLIMBING Wall climbing can indeed be one of the most rewarding sports to try. Aside from being an exhilarating challenge, your body will also thank you for its benefits: 1. Tones muscles. Wall climbing requires both flexibility and stamina: feet pushing up the body and hands reaching for support. During this time, muscles harden and stretch simultaneously to support your weight against gravity! 2. Promotes cardiovascular health. Like any strenuous activity, wall climbing is an exercise that positively stresses the heart and gets it pumping. While working out the strength of your limbs, wall climbing allows your heart and organs to vigorously deliver blood and deepen your breathing. 3. Aids in weight loss. A total body workout, wall climbing targets the chest, back, arms, and legs as it improves your metabolism. In fact, it has been found to burn around 400 calories an hour at moderate intensity! 4. Improves focus. Your mind gets its share of exercise as you plan your route, develop laser-like focus at the task at hand, and be aware of the responses of your body. For me, the challenge in wall climbing is to concentrate on finishing! 5. Fosters a sense of accomplishment. Be it competing against another climber or just overcoming your fears, wall climbing makes you feel more powerful especially once you get to the top. A good climb can restore your confidence as you discover the joy in pushing beyond your limits.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:30:41 +0000