Things You'll Need:
- Climbing Gear
- Climbing Harnesses
- Climbing Helmets
- Climbing Ropes
- Climbing Shoes
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Step 1
Climb in your mind. A lot of research has been done on the effects of imagining one's self performing a sport, and it can be almost as beneficial mentally as actually performing the sport. By imagining yourself climbing a particular route, you are firing the same synapses that you will use during the actual climb.
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Step 2
Stretch. Good climbing fitness is made up of strength, endurance and flexibility. You can't get much strength or endurance on a couch, but you can work on your flexibility, particularly middle and lower body flexibility. Work on groin, hamstring and back flexibility. When you finally get on the rock, your balance will be better, and you'll reach holds more easily.
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Step 3
Pick the right routes. If you're coming off the couch with little or no fitness, you don't want to get on endurance or power routes. It is best to pick out routes where you can hide your lack of strength. I recommend aid routes, slabs and traditional routes that include plenty of rests.
