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How often should I climb in the gym weekly?

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Jeff Bruce · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 0

hello everyone. I just recently got a membership at a local gym. I was wondering what a good schedule for a beginner would be. How many days a week should I go and how many rest days if any I should have. I have mainly been bouldering and doing some top roping when I can talk one of my friends into going with me.
Thanks in advance.

K R · · CA · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 50

One day on one day off or two days on two days off is what I was told at first. But if you feel like your body isn't recovered wait extra day or days.

David Gibbs · · Ottawa, ON · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 2

As a complete beginner -- twice a week for the first few weeks, with at least a day off in between the two climbing days. As you get more used to the movement and get stronger, scaling up to 3 times per week, again preferring to have at least one day off between sessions will work fairly well for the next while.

Then, you hit the branch point... is climbing your life? Or is it one of the many things you like to do?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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