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fatbob · 11-08-2004, 02:22 PM

hey bayd,
i'm glad that you are going to get into the hills...i love the hills dude! spend loads of time up in the highlands.
rock climbing 'is the shit' a hip-hopper might say.
training for it is pretty easy if you live near an indoor wall, just go and climb. well first book yourself a taster session or hook up with someone that climbs and they'll teach you the basics, tying in, belaying, basic safety, etc.
and from there you can only get better and have more fun.
if you want to train for it you need to lose body weight, build stamina and endurance. in the gym to lower weights/ high reps, lots of cardio and do hangs. hand for as long as you can and build it up, also move around changing finger/hand position as you hang....all this'll really help with your climbing.
most of all have fun.

as for just being in the hills, you need the right equipment and general fitness, plus a good plan of what you are doing and where you are going...

get back to me if you want more advice.

11-08-2004, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
fatbob Insane Location: Edinburgh	hey bayd, i'm glad that you are going to get into the hills...i love the hills dude! spend loads of time up in the highlands. rock climbing 'is the shit' a hip-hopper might say. training for it is pretty easy if you live near an indoor wall, just go and climb. well first book yourself a taster session or hook up with someone that climbs and they'll teach you the basics, tying in, belaying, basic safety, etc. and from there you can only get better and have more fun. if you want to train for it you need to lose body weight, build stamina and endurance. in the gym to lower weights/ high reps, lots of cardio and do hangs. hand for as long as you can and build it up, also move around changing finger/hand position as you hang....all this'll really help with your climbing. most of all have fun. as for just being in the hills, you need the right equipment and general fitness, plus a good plan of what you are doing and where you are going... get back to me if you want more advice. __________________ change happens when those who don't normally speak get heard by those who don't normally listen.