Have you ever tried wall climbing?
If so, you must have felt the exhilaration of conquering the heights while
combining physical strength, dexterity and will power to reach the “last rock”.
What a feeling of accomplishment you must have felt when you looked down on the
25 feet of height you lorded over. Wall climbing, indeed, is truly one of the
most rewarding sports to try. Besides its physical benefits, it gives you a
spiritual high as well.
Did you know that wall climbing:
1. Tones
muscles. The sport
requires both flexibility and stamina as your feet push up your body and your
hands reach for the next rock for support. When your muscles harden and stretch
simultaneously as it tries to support your weight against gravity, you start to
develop great muscle tone.
2. Promotes
cardiovascular health. This
activity is strenuous exercise. It positively stresses the heart and
gets it pumping. Wall climbing lets your heart and organs deliver blood
efficiently as it deepens your breathing.
3. Aids
in weight loss. Wall climbing
gives you a total body workout. It targets the chest, back, arms, and
legs as it improves your metabolism. In fact, it has been found to burn around
400 calories an hour at moderate intensity!
4. Improves
focus. Your mind gets its share of exercise as you plan your route,
develop laser-like focus on the task at hand, and become aware of your body
responses. On another plane, wall climbing helps you practice on finishing
despite difficulties.
5. Fosters
a sense of accomplishment. When
you compete against another climber or just overcome your fears, wall climbing
makes you feel powerful especially when you get to the top. A good climb always
boosts your confidence as you discover the joy in pushing beyond your limits.
But here’s a caveat. Before you
start to wall-climb, always make sure you’re prepared to deal with the
possibility of injury and that you have the right products to cure or prevent
them. Futuro® products by 3M can be trusted in case pain or injury sets in
after engaging in intense activities
. Futuro Sport Adjustable Knee
Strap, Futuro Sport Moisture Control Knee Support and Futuro Stabilizing Knee Support are just some of the
products designed for improved durability, flexibility, and support for
athletic activities such as wall climbing.about Futuro products, visit www.3m.com/ph.
Futuro® support products are available at major
Mercury Drug outlets.For
more information