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Anon goes to the gym for the first time (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I miss my bouldering gym so much. It was always a great vibe there and people from all skill levels could climb together, chat, help each other out. Any time I went intending to climb alone I still ended up chatting and making friends because so many people are just friendly and happy to be there

Where I moved to has a proper climbing gym but it isnt the same vibe.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    I have a question. Would age be at all a factor in the vibe? How about acute arthritis and being a newbie? I wouldn't expect to just "fit in" immediately, but I'm left wondering if a slower middle-aged dude would have a hard time hanging with that crowd.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    I've climbed with 10 year olds and 80 year olds. Ive climbed with people who could climb 8 hours straight and those who can only do a few routes a day. So long as you have a good attitude, climb safely and respect others you will likely fit in fine at your local climbing gym.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    You'll be fine, rock gyms tend to be a super welcoming place, regardless of age or experience. Things like arthritis and age will affect your ability, sure, but not enough to prevent you from doing it at all - you just might not be able to go as often or for as long as others 🤷‍♂️

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