Today we are going to take a deep dive into medial elbow pain with Riley Hoare. Riley is a focused climbing physiotherapist from Sydney Climbing Physio, and has teamed up with us today to help explain precisely what Climber's Elbow is, how it is caused, and how you can recover and get back to climbing at your full potential, as soon as possible! So firstly - what is climber's Elbow? Medial elbow pain is an injury that we see quite often in rock climbers – in fact; it's so common that we even have our very own name for it: Climber's Elbow. If you feel the little bone on the inside of your Elbow ..read more

Most people probably had their first climbing experience by pulling themselves up a tree branch when they were very young. However, climbing rock walls needs a little more planning and technique; otherwise, you may be left with that next hold just out of reach! So, get ready to learn with our latest tips and climbing techniques designed to maximise and lengthen your reach in no time! Techniques for Maximising Reach In this article, we’ll cover everything from fancy footwork all the way to stretching and exercises to help you in the game of inches. Here are the first 6 essentials: Good Footwor ..read more

Everyone knows that climbing is tough on your hands and that looking after them is essential. There’s more to it than just washing, drying and moisturizing too.  A proper hand care routine is vital when you’re a climber so that you can climb at your best, climb safely, and get the most out of your climb. Hand care for climbers starts before you even begin to climb.  Trim your nails Eek, the sound of nails scraping against the climbing wall isn’t a pleasant one. However, don’t go clipping your nails off altogether; check t ..read more

Have you ever thought that maybe your hips are stopping you from climbing higher grades? If your range of movement in your hips is limited, then it is also going to limit the moves & positions you can achieve on the wall. As you may know, the hip is a ball & socket joint; these types of joints are the most mobile in the body even though it doesn’t always feel that way!  To improve the quality & longevity of your hips, you need to start by acquiring strength within your end ranges. Once this is obtained, you can focus on opening up those end ranges even more while simultaneously gai ..read more

Chalk - an essential piece of climbing gear. Dozens of variations and brands exist… though surely there’s not much between them? After all, chalk is chalk is chalk, right? Well, yes... and no. The human body is an incredible factory of all sorts of sweat and oils that ooze from your skin, and chalk is quite simply used by climbers to absorb that moisture on your hands to help maximise the friction between your skin and the rock. It sounds simple enough, however there’s more to it than grabbing some blackboard chalk, running ..read more

At Climb Fit Kirrawee, we know how difficult it can be to converse with an experienced rock climber. They’ll throw confusing terms at you, shorten words until they stop making sense and use acronyms you didn’t know existed. So to make things easier for you, we’ve put together this handy rock climbing terminology guide to help you decipher what they’re trying to say. Sooner or later, you’ll probably be using the same terms, so do remember to save this page and share it with your new rock climbing friends in the future. Imp ..read more

Indoor rock climbing is a fun and exciting sport, and there are loads of ways you can enhance your experience. Aside from working on your climbing technique and training, the clothes you wear will also help you out. They’ll help you feel more comfortable when climbing, and provide you with more flexibility and range of motion.  So, if you want to know what to wear indoor rock climbing, then here are the key things you need to have when you’re in the climbing gym:  Climbing Shoes First of all, we have to talk about your shoes. Some people go climbing and wear regular sneakers. Other people use ..read more

Climb Fit Kirrawee provides you with a chance to introduce your friends to the basics of rock climbing before throwing them at the side of a mountain! Rock climbing is becoming increasingly popular. Step out onto practically any craggy landscape, and you'll find swarms of people, rope in hand, making their way up scary-looking rock faces.  People are getting into rock climbing for all kinds of reasons. One of the significant drivers is functional strength. People who climb rocks tend to develop massive forearms, and calisthenic agility with the sort of size that you can't build in the gym. It ..read more

Look, I know your rope, and all your climbing gear live in that plastic bucket. You’ve tried giving it a shoulder sling, you pretend it’s not awkward and painful on that long, scrambling approach to the crag, and you try to turn a blind eye to your rope rummaging through the dirt. I get it; you’re attached… but I’m here to tell you there’s another way. Rope bags are a simple thing. They’re so simple that some people will even argue against their necessity - but the reality is that keeping your rope clean and looking after it will help it last much longer. Who can argue with that? However, rope ..read more

Looking to take your rock climbing game to the next level? Discover the best bouldering training tips from the bouldering crew at Climbfit Kirrawee Let’s face it; there’s nothing quite like bouldering. The freedom gained by losing the ropes in favour of pads produces a thrill like no other.  Nonetheless, once the excitement of the first few climbs has calmed down, you may find that a lack of progress leaves you feeling a little disillusioned. Dedicated bouldering training is essential, in conjunction with an overall body routine. Right now, your climbing training probably consists of climbing ..read more