Training & Resources

Whether you are a first-time climber or an experienced athlete, a Fight For Air Climb event is a challenge that everyone can join! Like any athletic activity, you need to train and practice to climb safely.

Practice Climbs

This year, the Buffalo Climb will have Practice Climbs for the public and registered participants. We encourage you to come try it out, and invite your friends, family and colleagues that may be curious about the Climb too! You do not have to be registered for the event or for a practice climb to attend. Just show up on the dates / times below and check in with the Lung Association staff in the lobby at Seneca One Tower!

  • Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for National Take the Stairs Day sponsored by Independent Health.
  • Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Jada Blitz & Balanced Body Foods Fitness Partnership

Thanks to our partners at Jada Blitz Fitness, we are able to offer registered climbers virtual training videos to help you gear up for the 2024 Buffalo Climb! To access these videos, you must be registered as an event participant AND join our Buffalo Climb Facebook Group.

Balanced Body Foods is also providing nutritional tips and tricks to help you gear up for our event too!

In the meantime, here are some tips to ensure you have the best Climb experience:

  • Start slow and build up your stair-climbing stamina. Gradually increase your pace as you prepare for your climb!
  • Reduce the risk of injury by placing your entire foot on each stair as you climb.
  • Experiment with climbing. For example, some climbers prefer to keep their arms by their sides, while others prefer to use the handrails. You can climb one or two steps at a time, depending on your comfort level. Use our climb training guide to find what works for you.
  • Make sure to stay hydrated and consider eating a light snack before your climb workouts and on climb day. This will help you maintain your energy level without feeling fatigued and dizzy.
  • After you're done climbing, take a few minutes to cool down and stretch. This will help keep your muscles from being sore. Keep hydrating.
  • Finally, you know how you can handle the physical demands of stair-climbing, but if you have any questions about it, talk to your doctor.

Before starting any exercise program or following any training recommendations, you should consult a physician and have a physical examination.

For more tips, contact your Fight For Air Climb event manager.