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GregP Jul 2018 12:49pm, 29 Jul 2018 104,754 posts	0 GregP Thanks guys.
Velociraptor Jul 2018 1:21pm, 29 Jul 2018 38,736 posts	0 Velociraptor 80 minutes into our climbing session. Not too gruesome so far. And I haven't slapped any of the earnest father/shrill child units that seem incapable of existing in a space that isn't filled by their own voices.
halfpint Sep 2018 4:52pm, 2 Sep 2018 26,246 posts	0 halfpint Today we checked out three wise monkeys in Fort William. Absolutely loved it. They have a really good mix of routes for all abilities. Sadly after 8 hours paddling yesterday I didn’t have much in the tank so we only managed an hour top roping and half hour bouldering. We are determined to get back soon.
Velociraptor Sep 2018 4:56pm, 2 Sep 2018 39,046 posts	0 Velociraptor Good to know, halfpint
GregP Sep 2018 10:42pm, 29 Sep 2018 107,418 posts	0 GregP Here’s a thing. Possibly even A Thing. Couldn’t make up my mind whether to post it here or O50, but here seemed quietest. high50.com
Velociraptor Sep 2018 11:03pm, 29 Sep 2018 39,264 posts	0 Velociraptor Coooooooool! "Toned as Hell," though ... hmmm.
halfpint Nov 2018 2:35pm, 3 Nov 2018 26,799 posts	0 halfpint Just back from the climbing wall. QP had his first coaching session. The coach works with the Scotland youth squad so he must be fairly good. I am hoping my climbing will improve as well. I was bouldering but loitered at points throughout the session to listen in. Straight arms, use your whole foot, close to the wall is what I have learned so far.
Bintmcskint Dec 2018 6:05pm, 30 Dec 2018 42,300 posts	0 Bintmcskint OK I'm thinking about giving this a go in 2019. Crystal Palace has a climbing wall and their next beginners' session is on 18th February and costs a tenner for 2 hrs. Seems reasonable to me. So, I'm 52 with osteoporosis and want to increase my upper and core body strength. Is this a good idea?
Velociraptor Dec 2018 6:07pm, 30 Dec 2018 40,136 posts	0 Velociraptor It's a good idea, Bint That sounds like a good price for an introductory session.
halfpint of mulled cider Dec 2018 6:09pm, 30 Dec 2018 27,230 posts	0 halfpint of mulled cider I can't comment in relation to osteoporosis but I find climbing is one of the best full body work outs. Great for core, balance, upper body and everything in between. It exercises the mind as well as there is a lot of problem solving involved. Climbing walls are quite sociable as well and we've found a wee community through it.