Can you expand on that? I haven't the strength of body to endure climbing any more (though I do have a local indoors climbing wall). Why climbing? What does the rest of your WFH day look like?
Climbing - because it's fun. And I need it to be fun to motivate me... There is a tonne of skill and technique behind it that has a lot of depth. I meet quite a lot of coders who are attracted to it for that puzzle solving aspect.
I'm 45 - so no spring chicken. I started climbing when I was 40 - off a very low fitness base. I don't go all out every day (which is ill advised anyway) - just fairly easy bouldering routes just to get the body moving. Mebbe one or two sessions I'll try to go hard (but only with a very long warm up). Mostly it's just about the routine as opposed to achievement and crushing goals.
Unless you are very old or suffering from injury or disability - there is no reason you can't start climbing now. Just take it slow. It will be difficult on your forearms at first for a few months. Regularity is key. Living near your gym is super important for me. Mine is a 3 minute walk away. I bought an apartment very close to my gym - and it was one of the biggest reasons for my choice.
Rest of the day WFH - coding... till 5 - 5.30. Often down to the shops during lunch. I'll try and go for a walk before dinner if I can...Cook dinner... TV and chill before bed.
Nothing exciting - but a routine that is working pretty well for me.
I'm not the OP you're replying to, but if I may interject my own two cents:
Climbing doesn't have to be a massive route on a 50ft wall. I don't enjoy bouldering, but it's great because it's a full body movement that trains both strength and flexibility. One thing I really love about climbing is the focus- you can't think about Slack notifications while dangling on a wall, the clarity of thought and just being in the present moment is second only to skydiving in my experience. Meditation works as well, but I enjoy the physical aspect.
Even just a few V0 / beginner problems get the blood flowing :)
oraphalous|4 years ago
I'm 45 - so no spring chicken. I started climbing when I was 40 - off a very low fitness base. I don't go all out every day (which is ill advised anyway) - just fairly easy bouldering routes just to get the body moving. Mebbe one or two sessions I'll try to go hard (but only with a very long warm up). Mostly it's just about the routine as opposed to achievement and crushing goals.
Unless you are very old or suffering from injury or disability - there is no reason you can't start climbing now. Just take it slow. It will be difficult on your forearms at first for a few months. Regularity is key. Living near your gym is super important for me. Mine is a 3 minute walk away. I bought an apartment very close to my gym - and it was one of the biggest reasons for my choice.
Rest of the day WFH - coding... till 5 - 5.30. Often down to the shops during lunch. I'll try and go for a walk before dinner if I can...Cook dinner... TV and chill before bed.
Nothing exciting - but a routine that is working pretty well for me.
Wonnk13|4 years ago
Even just a few V0 / beginner problems get the blood flowing :)
oraphalous|4 years ago
Nothing matters but the next hold...