Tips for beginners

Being a complete bouldering newbie and also a very analytical person, I'm trying to gather as much information about this sport as possible. In this era of internet, gathering information means basically watching tons of Youtube videos and skimming through post blogs and Reddit threads. Hubby even took it to the next level and visited local library. He was able to find two books - one old classic about rock climbing and a newer "how to build a climbing wall and related facilities" guide.

There are surprisingly few videos available, if you're trying to find some good quality technique lessons instead of lifestyle vlogs. After couple of weeks I feel we've already watched everything internet has to offer :) Here are my notes:

• Technique tips
• step with your toe
• be elegant and precise (imagine the holds being made of fragile glass)
• look where you step and think how you grab, try not to shift but instead get it right with the first try
• keep your arms straight
• use your legs, pull / push with your legs
• keep your body near the wall
• About training during the first year
• be versatile, do sports climbing and bouldering outdoors, visit different gyms
• most of your training should be just climbing
• try everything! use your imagination!
• be sure to practice diverse problems, take advantage of circuits and focus on your weaknesses
• do not use campus board
• climb three times a week and try to have resting day between climbing days (this will help your skin, tendons and joints to recover properly)

I'm definitely not the right person to tell you if these tips work or not - yet! We'll see in a year :)