UPPER LIMITSBLOG POST9/11/2015

5 Reasons You Should Be Indoor Rock ClimbingWhen you say “gym” to many people, their eyes start to glaze over at the prospect of trudging into a bland facility and repetitively lifting weights. But you don’t have to be bored out of your mind to reach your fitness goals. Just one session a week at Upper Limits is enough to see numerous improvements to your physical and mental health and well-being. Here are just a few health benefits of indoor rock climbing.

1. You’ll get a full-body workout.

If you’ve never climbed before, you might mistakenly believe that you only strengthen the muscles in your arms and chest as you get better at supporting your own weight. However, you’ll also use your legs and core with each climb – creating a truly satisfying, full-body workout. And our friendly and experienced staff will help guide you along your journey.

2. You’ll burn a ton of calories.

For those who are trying to lose weight, you know that exercise is important. You need to burn more calories than you eat. If you rely on light jogs and typical floor workouts to burn calories, you’ll find exercise slow and grueling.

In a single hour-long indoor rock climbing session however, you can burn up to 700 calories as you conquer challenging walls and reach new heights. Bonus: you’ll burn even more calories for the rest of the day after your climbing session, even as you sleep!

3. You’ll strengthen your heart.

Indoor rock climbing is an aerobic exercise, meaning it increases your respiratory and heart rate. You’ll increase your endurance over time and fight heart disease. While intensity varies based on the speed and difficulty of your climb, it’s similar to running at a moderate pace – without running around in circles.

4. You’ll become more flexible.

As you reach and stretch during your climb, you’ll notice that your muscles become not only stronger, but more flexible. Becoming more flexible helps prevent injuries related to muscle strain and improves circulation, even when you’re not on the rocks.

5. You’ll stick your goals.

There are a multitude of reasons why people don’t stick to their fitness goals, but it often comes down to one thing: they don’t want to drag themselves through their routine anymore. They’re simply bored of exercise.

Then consider the facts – rock climbing is just a whole bunch of fun! By adding something as unique and enjoyable as indoor rocking climbing into the core of your exercise routine, you’ll look forward to reaching your health goals and constantly find new reasons to love getting fit.

Get Your Climb On With Upper Limits!Upper Limits is a rock climbing gym for people of all ages and skill levels. Start off with our introductory classes if you’re ready to learn the ropes, or tackle our challenging terrains if you’re already an experienced climber.

Come by and check us out, and see how Upper Limits might be the St. Louis gym of choice for you.

And if you are seeking a children’s party location in St. Louis or a unique place to stage your corporate teambuilding event, look no further! No matter what your youth event, party or group session might be, contact us right away because spots fill quickly! Call (314) 991-2516 to check for availability today.