It may not be shocking that indoor rock climbing is a workout. After all, you are lugging all your body weight up a wall, but there is a lot more going on than just a good workout though. Want try out some indoor rock climbing and live in the Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Henderson, Brighton, Lafayette, Louisville, or throughout the Denver Metro area in Colorado? Adventure Fitness Athletic Club has an expansive climbing cave, come experience it for yourself,12301 Grant St. #210  in Thornton, CO. Here are 4 benefits you may not have realized indoor rock climbing has on your whole body.

1.Builds Muscle- Rock climbing engages almost all major muscle groups. Even one rock climbing adventure requires several different muscle groups to get you up those rocks.

2. Cardio and Strength Workout- Pulling up your body helps build upper body strength while getting your heart rate going.

3. Builds Mental Well-being and Skill- Climbers use problem-solving skills to figure routes to take and how to accomplish them. Focusing on the climb itself can help boost mental well-being as well. It can aid in the reduction of stress and give the climber a boost of confidence when a climb is achieved.

4.Increases Flexibility- Climbing different routes on a climbing wall requires a climber to reach and stretch to get different holds, which improves range of motion and flexibility.

Now that you know that there are more benefits to indoor rock climbing than you may have even realized, get out and try it. If you live in the Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Henderson, Brighton, Lafayette, Louisville, or throughout the Denver Metro area in Colorado, come into Adventure Fitness Athletic Club, 12301 Grant St. #210  in Thornton, CO and give our amazing climbing cave a try. Check us out, www.adventurefitness.club