As the seasons change and outdoor climbing spots become less accessible due to weather, many climbers find themselves transitioning from crag to gym (outdoor to indoor climbing). While indoor climbing offers a controlled environment to maintain and even improve your skills, the shift from natural rock to plastic holds can be a bit of an…
Surrounding yourself with people who do cool activities usually inspires YOU to do those same hobbies. At Summit, there are a lot of people doing rad shi*t. Such as; People who travel to Spain, Italy, and Utah to climb big walls. Or individuals who Mountain Bike on daring terrain. We even have members who send…
Designing a workout plan or just going to the gym without a plan at all can be very overwhelming. Most gyms have a vast amount of unnecessary machines or the latest “six pack ab” gizmo. On top of that there are people of all shapes and sizes doing who knows what without any professional help. …
My dreams are not dreams. Dreams are a figment of your imagination taking place in a fantasy world. I do not dream big, I visualize and predict my future. These things do not just happen, I make them happen. As my great friend and fellow coach always says, “there are two things you can control,…
During my pregnancy with my son, I found myself expending a lot of energy worrying about what my postpartum fitness regimen would entail. Physical activity was closely tied to my sense of self - whether it was walking, running, weightlifting, or climbing. I wondered how I would define myself if I couldn't depend on exercise…
What does being fit mean to you? Does being healthy have a definition for you? What is the best diet ever (is there such a thing?). I hope you have started to develop a sense of those terms and have worked them into your life in a way that makes sense for your self. There is…