Let’s Go Rock Climbing Your fingertips cling to the rock face Your rope is strung through an anchor at the top of the cliff The harness holds you tight You set your feet You call Climbing Your partner calls back Climb Then you reach for a higher handhold It’s a great day to go rock climbing 4
5 Climbing is a fun way to experience the great outdoors
Why do I need strong lungs to climb Q 66 Scaling rocks is harder than climbing stairs Climbers are fit athletes
Rock climbing is a fun sport But scaling walls and rock faces is hard work Climbers need to be in good physical shape Strong hands will give a sturdy grip A strong heart and lungs will keep them going Strong arms and legs will carry them to the top A Your muscles need oxygen If they don’t get oxygen they don’t work Strong lungs help you get as much oxygen as you can 7
