Nutrition Posts
Introduction to Losing Weight for Climbing
A reality for climbers is that our sport that revolves around our strength-to-weight ratio. As a result, climbers who are looking to maximize their performance are not only concerned with increasing their finger strength or endurance, but also with losing weight. [...]
Should Climbers Go Low Carb?
As a nutritionist and a Paleo eater, I've (Neely) thought a lot about people's carb intakes. My own journey has taken me through periods of eating lots of carbs as a vegetarian kid and teenager, then down to very low carbs when [...]
6 Tips to Beat Fatigue
Do you struggle to make it through your day without feeling tired and run down? While fatigue like this may be common, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with and there is no quicker way to sabotage your [...]
Staying Power – How to Last All Day at the Crag
Personally, I'd like to be climbing pretty much all day every day. Now, obviously, this isn't possible as we all know everyone needs rest days. However, wouldn't it be nice to be able to maximize the days we can climb [...]
Climbing Nutrition – Tendons
As climbers, finger strength and the health of our tendons is of the upmost importance. Having strong, healthy fingers will not only allow you to pull effectively on small holds, but will also allow you to keep climbing injury free. [...]
Do Climbers Need Extra Vitamins and Minerals
As climbers we are always looking for something that will give us an edge, that extra little bit to get us up our projects. Whether its different types of training or tinkering with diet, climbers are will to try just [...]
Choosing a Protein Powder
Do you drink a protein shake right after training? How about right before bed? While this is a common practice for many athletes and may help you recover faster and make greater gains from your training, it is important to [...]
Neely’s New Paleo Cookbook and Guide
I recently wrote a Paleo cookbook that includes over 60 Paleo comfort food recipes and a complete guide to Paleo, and I wanted you to know about it. This is a brief overview of the cookbook, but if you want [...]
Nutrition Tip for Breaking Plateaus: Eat More!
Most climbers worry about their weight. Whether they are trying to loose weight or simply maintain a certain weight, concerns about staying light often dictate how much and what climbers eat. While one's strength to weight ratio is definitely important, [...]
The Truth About Caffeine and Climbing
If you're anything like me, caffeine and climbing go hand in hand. If I'm on a climbing trip, I can't think about going climbing until I've had at least one cup of coffee. If I'm at home, most training sessions [...]