Author: Tracy Carbasho

Climbing Walls Promote Lifelong Fitness Habits Among Youths

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Everlast Climbing was founded in 1991 with a focus on indoor rock climbing and hand holds. In 2008, Everlast Climbing became a part of PlayCore® – the country’s leading manufacturer of play and recreation solutions. This partnership has brought Everlast Climbing where they are today with a dynamic line of climbing walls and other equipment to inspire physical activity in more and more individuals.  The following article was originally published in PHE America in 2016.

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Climbing Walls Promote Lifelong Fitness Habits Among Youths

Activity Provides Numerous Physical and Emotional Benefits

Physical education teachers who have spent decades teaching traditional exercise activities are now focusing on the vast benefits offered by climbing walls.

“Climbing walls are excellent for building upper body strength and improving balance, endurance and flexibility, as well as encouraging cooperation and team building with others,’’ said Pat Simon, coordinator of athletics and physical education for Milford Public Schools in Milford, Conn. “When a student makes it across the wall, it builds their self-esteem. It’s working out well at our school and this activity is catching on across the country.’’

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