Rock Climbing: Techniques, Muscles Worked, and Endurance

Rock climbing is a high-intensity workout that builds exceptional functional strength and endurance in the core, forearms, and back. Discover the best exercises to increase your bouldering performance and learn the essential tools needed for mountain climbing safety.

Rock Climbing Instructor Certification

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Garrett Daun

Getting your rock climbing instructor certification requires extensive rigorous training in all aspects of climbing instruction including professionalism, knots and rope handling, teaching, anchoring, risk management, conditioning and climbing movements.

Garrett Daun started writing professionally in 1993. Daun has extensive training in meditation, rock climbing, yoga, martial arts, exercise and massage therapy. His work has appeared in "The Squealor," the "Earth First! Journal" and on numerous websites. Daun earned a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and creative writing from the University of Oregon. He is a yoga and Radical Undoing trainer.