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Moments With Members- Shannon Lancaster
E: Besides being a rock climber, who is Shannon Lancaster. Where’d you grow up and what blew your hair back as a kid? S: I come from a pretty large family. I had amazing parents and was one of five boys. With that many of us...you can imagine a home being a...
How Rock Climbing Gyms Help Your Mind and Body
Exercise is critical to help keep your body in shape. But it can also be a great opportunity to help tone your mind as well as your body. Working out in a normal gym on regular equipment can often feel a little boring and not as mentally engaging as you’d like. But...
What is Bouldering?
Rock climbing is a popular sport that many participate in to build muscle and grow their creative problem-solving skills. But it’s not the only climbing activity that can do that. Bouldering is another popular option that is just as good for both the mind and body....
Moments with Members – Tyson Hill
Well, it’s finally here. I have wanted to do this for a long time. Moments with members is where I sit down members of Blocworks Climbing Community and get their story. Disclaimer: I’m not the most articulate man on the planet and I’m by no means a grammar expert....
Why You Should Join a Climbing Gym
Finding a good workout that also includes mental exercise and social connections can be difficult. But although rock climbing and bouldering are typically individual sports, they’re a great way to meet new people and build a community. A climbing gym is the perfect...
Get Prepared for an Outdoor Climb at an Indoor Climbing Gym
Rock climbing and bouldering are popular sports that help train the mind and the body. There are plenty of nearby areas in Oklahoma for great outdoor recreational climbing. But before you go heading out to the mountains, it’s a good idea to practice your skills and...
Bouldering for the Whole Family
Finding activities to do as a family isn’t always easy. You want something that is fun for all ages while also providing an enriching experience. If you’re looking for fun family workout ideas, give bouldering a try. Bouldering is a great exercise for both the mind...
Why the Boulder-Climbing Community is So Welcoming
Bouldering is a great way to exercise both body and mind. Working out on the courses helps build muscles while challenging your puzzle-solving skills. And being a part of the boulder climbing community is one of the best social experiences available in sports these...
How a Rock-Climbing Gym Can Help You Improve Your Skills
Rock climbing is a great sport that helps exercise both your mind and your body. And like any other activity, your skills will grow and improve with both time and practice. But rock climbing isn’t always the easiest sport to practice, especially if you live in a city...
Are Bouldering Gyms Worth It?
Bouldering is a great exercise for both the mind and body. At a bouldering gym, you can practice your skills in a safe environment with other climbers around to offer insight and tips. But is having a membership to a gym worth it? After all, there are plenty of rocks...
Why Everyone Loves Indoor Climbing
Indoor rock climbing is a great activity that many enjoy. But what is it about indoor climbing that makes it so attractive? Hundreds join climbing gyms every year in the hopes of improving their skills and having fun. Nearly everyone who’s tried indoor rock climbing...
Best Places to Rock Climb in Oklahoma
Rock climbing is a fun and rewarding activity that works out both your body and your mind. And if you’re looking for some of the best places to rock climb, look no further than Oklahoma! Oklahoma is host to some of the best mountains and canyons that allow climbing....
Safe Bouldering Techniques
Bouldering is an exciting activity that can provide a good mental and physical workout. It’s a great way to get climbing practice in while being free of most gear and harnesses. However, the lack of equipment and regulation could lead to disastrous injuries. Although...
4 Surprising Things About Bouldering
Rock climbing is more than just an activity you might enjoy on the side of a mountain. You can easily find wall-climbing and bouldering activities that are all indoors. These are awesome for putting in a good workout, challenging yourself, or just having fun on the...
How to Find the Best Climbing Gyms
Indoor rock climbing gyms are great places to learn and practice your climbing skills. However, not all climbing gyms provide the same features and support. Some gyms have bouldering caves and larger walls, while others only feature small walls and top rope areas....
5 Fast Workout Ideas for Rock Climbers
Building strength to improve your rock climbing practice takes time and resilience. Squeezing a workout into your day can be an additional challenge between work, school, or regular climbing time. Here are some fast workout ideas to try between your day-to-day...
Declutter Your Training
How to use a bouldering gym for bigger objectives (did we say bigger forearms?) We’ve all been there, cruising through the opening sequences of a roped route near our limit, confidence peaking as the evening sun dances off your back…THE GOLDEN HOUR, perfect time for...
How to Start Climbing… AND LOVE IT!
How to Start Climbing and Love it How do you start climbing? Step one, grab a friend, or don’t, climbers are awesome so you’ll definitely make a friend at your local gym. Step two, go to your nearest climbing gym, *cough* Blocworks *cough*, get a day pass and...