Body Tension and the use of the core is quite simply the missing link in most people's physical game. Imagine having a strong upper body, mobile and robust legs, only to have a floppy mid section which never allows you to keep your feet on.

One of the most frustrating, but also common technical problems on rock is undoubtedly having your foot slip off a hold. Let’s step into how we protect ourselves against this problem, and ensure as few critical foot slips as possible.

Bouldering outside differs in so many ways from modern gym  climbing, and the gap is only getting larger! With macros and enormous volumes taking centre stage, crimps and foot jibs on steeper walls fading away, and gym grades getting softer than a chocolate teapot, the transition to outdoor bouldering is only getting tougher.