How 6 months of rock climbing has changed my body

[toni123]

@crijptex My top rope grade started at 5.9 and has increased to 5.11. Haven't broken into the 5.11+s yet.

I haven't thought about 1500 being low for my current activity level. I should give some consideration to that.

 

[teatimebabe28]

@toni123 You're not measuring so you don't actually know how many calories you're eating. Since you've gained weight and strength, and don't mention being hungry all the time, you're almost certainly eating enough.

 

[aeveasdaky1074]

@crijptex I agree re under eating. I am shorter than OP and weigh 46kg and my maintenance is about 1600 cals. I also rock climb 3x a week (although bouldering) and lift 3x a week. Make sure you're getting enough fuel OP!

 

[aeveasdaky1074]

@wallflower1104 I think you're right.

 

[kct29]

@crijptex I've been doing top rope/bouldering for the past 4 months actually and my grade has gone from a 5b to 6c+ in USA grades (16 to 23 in SA grades). Apparently this is quite quick progress but I had a baseline level of strength in my upper body when I started, my fingers just kinda had to catch up.
Honestly, I've noticed zero changes in my body from climbing (if anything I look worse because my legs have shrunk from not training them as much), but it's more of a fun sport vs something that builds muscle anyway.

 

[dawn16]

@toni123 Come join us in /r/climbergirls

 

[cliffor]

@dawn16 Thought I was already there for a moment haha

 

[dawn16]

@toni123 Woot woot! I am the same size as you but have been trying for years to get where you are!

Seriously, upper body strength is so hard so you rock