Life Time Fitness : Popular Threads - Rock Climbing

Better hours anyone?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:17 GMT

Is anyone else out there unsatisfied with the rock wall hours? I have been voicing my opinion for years, but one tiny voice just isn't enough to produce a change.

Please chime in with opinions that might help sway the policy makers...........

Technique class

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:11 GMT

Can we get together the 7 week climbing class on Thursday nights starting tomorrow??????

What would you like to see more or less of at the rock wall?

mgross1@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:18:52 GMT

Just looking for honest opinions if anything can be improved and if so, what would you like to see?

Matt Gross

Lake Houston Rock Wall Supervisor

Rock Climbing Price

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:39:51 GMT

I heard when I signed up in November of 2008 rock climbing was included with the Gold Membership. Is this true?

Words of wisdom

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:46:50 GMT

If you could say one thing to a first time climber what would it be?

"Belay on!" Doesn't count

I don't care if you've been climbing for years or if you've only climbed once. I know we've got a full spectrum of experience out there, so how 'bout it? Does anyone have any words of wisdom?

Lake Houston (Texas) New Rock Wall Hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mgross1@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:16:48 GMT

Our rock wall is now open Sunday 12-3, Saturday 12-5, Monday from 7-9 for adults only, Tuesday- Thrusday from 5-9pm. Come Climb...

Come and join us!

Overland Park - Belay Safety Class

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:19:56 GMT

I am a rookie climber and have been through a safety class at another gym that walked us through autobelay, commands, knots, etc. I understand that Lifetime has a solid class that teaches some additional techniques, but I can't seem to find the schedule on the website anywhere!

Anyone know where to find it? Thanks!

Belay partner (search) discussion thread?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:36:21 GMT

Apologies if I've missed the obvious, but is there somewhere on the site where club members can search for belay partners (within their own club obviously)? I'm finding the site a tad difficult to navigate (and I'm a technology professional). Regards, AdamClimber (Collierville, TN)

Rock climbing team???

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:21:37 GMT

I was on the rock climbing team at the lifetime in West county and i was just wondering when it was going to start up again???

What type of rock climbing is your favorite

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:50:19 GMT

My name is Andrew and I am a rock climbing instructor at the Lakeville Life Time location. I see familys and individuals come to the rock wall each week. Some are coming for the first time while others are regulars. Most use just the auto-belays we have but I am wondering.....

What are people's favorite type of climbing?

There are so many opportunities for people try different types of rock climbing at the many Life Time rock walls. We have auto-belays at some of our facilities that take up you rslack as you climb. Removing the need for a belayer on the ground and that let you down nice and slow when you are done. Our top ropes allow for more advanced climbers or even a family to try more difficult routes or just want to do something different. Boulder lets the kid in us come out and climb all over. Unless you have kids with you then they can do the climbing. For those that don't know, bouldering is climbing without ropes but with a spotter. It works for on your technique as you climb horizantally aroud the wall. The last type I'm gonna mention but far from the least is lead climbing. This is a challenging form of climbing that tests both you and your belayer. Working as a team you climb the wall while clipping yourself in as you go. You can go straight up and down or go for a loop and climb the archs.

Curious to know what type of climbing people enjoy.

Cool Videos

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:58:27 GMT

Just some awesome gear testing videos...

Post any fun videos you find here too!

-Vogs

How often should new routes be set?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:22:34 GMT

How often would you like to see new routes at your rock wall? Should there be a higher turn over of easy routes or difficult routes? Should there be a higher turn over of auto- belay routes. How many routes should there be per anchor? How long should a route be allowed to remain on the wall?

Dyno video on Youtube

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:58:47 GMT

If you want to see something really cool and shows off a different type of climbing.

Go to Youtube.com and search "world dyno record." It should be the top result and you can see someone do a 3 meter dyno. After that just check out the other videos there. Some are pretty cool.

Awesome bouldering video

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:52:22 GMT

this might be old....but I enjoyed it and thought I would share!

Who's interested in top rope club?

mgross1@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:47:54 GMT

We have found numerous people looking to top rope climb, however the lack of belayers, or desire to pay for one, has been a deterent. Would anyone be interested in starting a top rope club? If there are enough climbers interested, we may be able to set up an adults only club or another arrangement that fits your needs. Please respond with your input or email me!

Happy Climbing,

Matt

Matt Gross

Rock Wall Supervisor

Life Time Fitness

Cell (281)-900-4210

Route setting; to tape, or not to tape?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:21:25 GMT

Hey Guys,

I expect there might be a lot of strong feelings one way or aother on this, but I want to hear your reasons for taping or not taping routes.

The Question is this; Should routes be denoted by the color of the holds, or should colored tape be used to mark correct the holds to use for a route?

Personally I like the taping method because it allows route setters more flexability. As a route setter myself, it is nice to be able to use the hold you really need to get the right move,(and taping the route), rather than having to use only the holds that match in color. At the same time, using all the same color holds does look nice...

I realize there are many reasons for doing both, but I want to know what you guys/gals think about it.

-Vogs

What do you like to do when climbing a Life Time Fitness Rock Wall?

gfelder@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:09:33 GMT

In a recent Life Time Fitness Rock Climbing poll, 57 percent of voters indicated they try to better their ascent on a route they've climbed before when climbing a Life Time Fitness Rock Wall.

When you're at Life Time Fitness, what do you like to do at the rock wall? Do you like to climb different routes? Or do you like to work on bouldering problems? Maybe you like to do a little lead climbing?

C'mon and share with the climbing congregation!

What made you try/start rock climbing?

gfelder@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:05:44 GMT

What made you want to try rock climbing?

Did someone talk you into it? Did you become attached after visiting a Life Time Fitness rock wall? Or were you just looking for a new hobby?

C'mon, tell us your story!

Attention! Top Rope Club Starting Lake Houston

mgross1@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:28:45 GMT

We are excited to announce the reintroduction of our Top Rope Club!

Adult Top Rope Club meeting first time October 23 from 6-9 PM. Please E-mail me to sign up! Please e-mail name and contact number.

Thanks to everyone interested!

Matthew Gross

Life Time Fitness Lake Houston

Rock Wall Supervisor

mgross1@lifetimefitness.com

Schedule link??/

mseitz@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:40:14 GMT

Wouldnt it be nice to have a link to the schedule for this interest group that was easy to find?

Why don't you climb more?

gfelder@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:49:36 GMT

On LTF Rock Climbing's latest poll, 40 percent of voters indicated they've rock climbed just once or twice. According to the 2006 Outdoor Recreation Participant Study, 45 percent of the population studied indicated they climbed only one or twice a year.

So LTF climbers, what would make you want to rock climb more at one of Life Time Fitness' 50-plus rock climbing wall locations?

"Rock Wall makes a fun and exciting way to set goals, have fun, and get in shape!":

slane@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:23:48 GMT

Just to add to that, it's also a great way for kids & parents to stay active and build core strength and flexibility - what a way to spend time with your kids and get fit together! And in addition you are goal setting and building confidence, it's also a great way for the kids to keep their minds active: rock climbing is almost always an adventure in problem solving as you find the way to the top.

Take a chance - for kids and parents both - to try something new & fun!

Current classes running - Intermediate climb - Thursday 7-8p

Adult Climbing class - Wednesday 730-830p

Sheila Lane

Member Activities & Aquatic Department Head - Schaumburg 847-466-2419

New Group For Twin Cities Climbers

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:57:19 GMT

Hey Guys,

I've Created a group for all the climbers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Area.

Hopefully it will help you get in touch with more local climbers and see what they are up to. If you will be in town and looking for someone to climb with, join up and ask!

Find the group here and join up!

Vogs

Why do you rock climb?

gfelder@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:22:12 GMT

On a recent Life Time Fitness Rock Climbing poll, 45 percent of voters indicated they rock climb because it's a great way to get exercise. On a humorous note, 27 percent indicated they climb because "Rock climbing allows the inner kid in me to climb really tall objects again."

So, how about you? Why do you rock climb?

Sound off, gang!

I'm new at rock climbing.

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:56:46 GMT

Is there special shoes that you wear or clothing that you wear for rock climbing. I've always wanted to try this and now is my chance to see if I will like it or not.