The TrainingBeta Podcast
The Best Resource for Climbing Training Beta
On the TrainingBeta Podcast, Neely Quinn talks to climbers, coaches, physical therapists, and other professionals about how to get better at rock climbing. As a nutritionist and a mindset coach, she offers her own expertise to the mix as well. You can expect to find actionable advice and meaningful conversations on this podcast that will help you train smarter, fuel yourself better, and find more fulfillment in your rock climbing.



TBP 162 :: Dr. Tyler Nelson on Endurance Training for Fingers
In this interview, Tyler Nelson explains how climbers can change their finger training to focus more on endurance climbing.
TBP 161 :: Madeleine Crane on Overcoming the Fear of Falling
Sport Psychologist Madeleine Crane discusses the different reasons that climbers are afraid of falling and, using the tenets of her masterclass, how we can overcome those fears.
TBP 160 :: Dietitian Marisa Michael Explains Intuitive Eating
Dietitian Marisa Michael explains Intuitive Eating and how it can be used to improve our health and our relationship with food.
TBP 159 :: Alex Stiger on How Climbing Harder Made Her A Better Coach
I talk with coach Alex Stiger about how improving her own climbing has helped her become a smarter, more efficient coach for her clients and youth team.
TBP 158 :: Diana Rodgers on How Meat Can Help the Environment and Our Health
I talk with Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN about how properly raised animal products can be incredibly beneficial to the environment and to our health and climbing performance.
TBP 157 :: John Brosler on Training for Speed Climbing
I talk with John Brosler about how he's been so successful at speed climbing, how he trains, and what he eats to fuel his training and performance.
TBP 156 :: Dr. Jared Vagy on Healing Hip Injuries
In this interview I talk with physical therapist, Dr. Jared Vagy, about how to heal and prevent hip injuries using his Rock Rehab Pyramid for rock climbers.
TBP 155 :: Dr. Tyler Nelson on High Volume Power Training
In this interview, Tyler Nelson explains why climbers should train power more efficiently to gain power endurance for climbing.
TBP 154: Neely Quinn and Alyssa Neill on Increasing Energy with Nutrition
I had a conversation with fellow nutrition practitioner, Alyssa Neill, RDN, about how to increase your energy levels in your every day life and in your climbing sessions through diet and lifestyle.
TBP 153 :: Chelsea Murn on Women’s Specific Training and Nutrition Needs
I talk with Chelsea Murn about women's training and nutrition needs as climbers, and how we can work with our menstrual cycle to get the most out of our training.
TBP 152 :: Juliet Hammer on Weight Training and Racism in Climbing
I talk with Juliet Hammer about strength training for climbing using weights, compensating for being a short climber, what to focus on with your training during the pandemic, and racism in the climbing community.
TBP 151 :: Neely Quinn and Alyssa Neill on Body Image and Disordered Eating in Climbers
I had a conversation with fellow nutrition practitioner, Alyssa Neill, RDN, about negative body image and disordered eating among climbers.
TBP 150 :: Matt Pincus on Returning to Climbing after a Break
I talk with Matt Pincus about how to efficiently return to climbing after a long break. We discuss everything from frustration about getting pumped quickly to reassessing goals to meet your new reality.
TBP 149 :: Dr. Tyler Nelson on the Role of Stretching for Climbers
In this interview, Tyler Nelson explains why climbers need to stretch, when to stretch, and what type of stretching is appropriate at different times.
TBP 148 :: Neely Quinn and Alyssa Neill on Nutrition for Climbers during Quarantine and Beyond
I had a conversation with fellow nutrition practitioner, Alyssa Neill, RDN, about how we can eat to truly nourish ourselves during quarantine and beyond.