Climb: why the climbing does us so much good?

Climb: why the climbing does us so much good?

climbing does us so much good

An article for beginners or those who, at the beginning of the school year, would be tempted by this activity. Where we discover that climbing stimulates brain function. And helps reduce stress. A good reason to start (or recover)!

Climbing strengthens muscles and endurance

Contrary to many beginners, climbing requires not only of the strength in the upper body. Performance depends on a long list of physical factors, which include the foot technique and explosiveness in his legs. In addition, movements requires flexibility. To increase flexibility, more and more climbing rooms also include spaces for yoga to their facilities.

Climbing stimulates the brain functions

In addition to its physical dimension, climbing involves problem-solving skills. "I think that the mental side of the climbing is often overlooked," explained the American climber Alex Johnson. "Climbing movements require a great awareness of the body. And the ability to decrypt, to understand what we have under the eyes. Often, the solution of crossing is not as simple as you might think. "And we need to focus on struggling to grasp and the exact way to place the feet before loading the weight of the body on the support."

All those hours spent in nature are not bad either. Research shows that time spent outdoors can decrease the symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit disorder), improve memory, stimulate creativity, and even wake your brain as surely as one cup of coffee.

Climbing reduces stress

It has been shown that exercise reduces stress by increasing the levels of norepinephrine, a hormone that helps to balance our brain to the stress response. Indeed, some researchers suggest that it could be used to help treat a variety of mental disorders. Including drug addiction, depression and anorexia.

But the climbing itself has an added advantage in its sleeve compared to the other physical activities. As a result, according to the University of Indiana, climbers who are completely involved in the activity are a State of mind which can lead to euphoria. And even the blocking of pain. Outdoor climbing still has other advantages. Because the time spent in the open air induces lower stress levels.

Climbing contains important values

For many, climb is more than just a sport or a simple relaxation. "It's an amazing physical exercise. "But what I prefer in the climbing, it is its spiritual dimension," says Cedar Wright, writer, filmmaker and climber. "From a mental point of view, climbing is a great school. For concentration, balance, determination and... a whole set of values it conveys".

A study published in Adapted Physical Activity quarterly has explored the benefits of climbing room on the maladjusted children. The research showed that after six weeks to climb, the effectiveness of the children and their ability to ensure improved considerably.

Not a climber is foreign to the concept of challenge. "I think that the benefits of rock climbing on the mind are a little more subtle to identify only those that it can have on the body. And I'm sure they are different for each. "But I think it's a very exciting sport," explains Alex Honnold, climber, well known for his solos and his speed in bigwalls records. "The process that is to overcome your own fear all the time allows you to put in perspective the other challenges of life".