Josh Larson was about 14 years old when he went to a carnival and decided to give the climbing wall a whirl. It was nothing major—about 25 feet, he recalls—but the instructor was impressed and made a ...

Attached to a rope 50 feet in the air, you hook your heel onto a tiny ledge above your waist and leverage your body up, your arm muscles quaking as you reach for the ultimate hold. “One more push, and ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator is good for your heart,. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Researchers report that stair climbers reduce their risk of ...

The climbing and bouldering wall in Half Acre Gym is a fantastic indoor space for climbers of all skill levels to train and have fun, especially during the colder winter months. The facility features ...

The muscles in your hips and torso strain to hold your lower half against the wall. You arch backward and extend one hand up to clasp the next hold—your thighs and calves burning with the effort of ...

If briskly climbing a flight of stairs (or a few) leaves you winded, it's no surprise. Stair climbing is a legitimate exercise — and an internationally recognized sport — that can improve your fitness ...

In a shocking twist, Sorato Anraku, the heavy favorite to win Olympic gold in men's bouldering and lead combined, took silver. The 17-year-old Japanese climber led the field throughout the semifinal ...

Sport climbing consists of three separate disciplines: speed, bouldering and lead. At the last Olympics, one single combined event was held that incorporated all three disciplines. For the 2024 ...

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