In reply to gavjwp:
there’s better ways than climbing - swimming running cycling
> 2. Get climbing fit after many years off.
the 4x4s are ideal for climbing fitness - endurance
> 3. Build up endurance / power endurance.
as above 4x4s are great for endurance and it’s the quickest thing to gain as well. For power endurance you’re prob better on the bouldering wall, for example max effort 4x4s