Climbing Nutrition

You train, buy the best gear, stay stoked and try to give yourself every advantage on the rock or in the gym, but you run out of energy part way through. You aren't eating the right foods.

Is there a “limitless pill” that will make us smarter, brighter, more capable climbers?

Some nights I couldn’t fall asleep until 4 or 5 a.m. Supplementing my diet with magnesium helped.

Feel like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

You know that building climbing strength requires specific training, but what you eat also helps determine whether you get stronger .... or weaker.

It’s tempting to supplement “just to see if it helps.” But your supplements could be doing more harm than good, especially to your pocketbook.

Alcohol and climbing have a long history. A nutritionist dives into the pros and cons of crag drinks.

Running out of steam mid-day at the crag? You probably aren't eating right.

We don’t need to “throw in the towel” simply because it is the Holiday season. Here's how to stay fit through the winter months.

If you match your nutrition to your training, you’re all but guaranteed to benefit.

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Most climbers are not actively pursuing weight loss, but their diets passively reflect the desire to be light, which can hold them back.

Check out Climbing Staff's author page.

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Weight loss and weight gain are not so narrowly divided, however; it’s not as much a balancing act as you may believe.

Thinking about weight loss? Begin here