The Psychological Benefits of Rock Climbing

An Exploration of the Perceived Psychological Benefits of Rock Climbing Abstract Rock climbing is growing in popularity as a recreational activity and competitive sport. However, limited research has qualitatively examined climbers’ perceptions of the impacts on psychological well-being. This study aimed to explore rock climbers’ experiences and beliefs concerning the mental health benefits of climbing….

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5 Psychological EFFECTS of Climbing

You already know that climbing is a great full-body workout but did you know there have been many psychological benefits noted in research about climbing benefits as well? In this week’s Three Minute Thursday, I’m highlighting 5 Science-Backed Benefits Climbing 22 Mental, Emotional and Physical Benefits of Climbing: https://sendedition.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-rock-climbing/ Referenced Studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26654990/ https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-015-0585-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951958/ https://time.com/3980498/tree-climbing-memory/…

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Can’t Do a Resting Squat? Ankle Mobility Is NOT Your Problem

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