I know! It’s been almost an entire year since the last episode of ClimbSci! But, this new episode (another listener Q&A session) is almost four hours long, so hopefully Tom and I have made up for our absence at least partially. The topics we cover are extensive, but run the gamut from protein and collagen […]
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ClimbSci Episode 11: Weight Loss
Losing weight is hard, but with the right strategies—and the right attitude—it can be a little easier. In Episode 11 of ClimbSci, Tom and I discuss setup for a weight loss diet, practical strategies, and maintaining performance to the greatest extent possible. Warning: The above video is unedited, and at one point I (Brian) lose […]
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ClimbSci Episode 10: Climbing Nutrition Priorities
In a perfect world, we would be able to “do it all”. We don’t live in a perfect world, though, and so we must instead prioritize. In Episode 10 of ClimbSci, Tom and I discuss how best to prioritize nutritional choices for climbing performance—that is, what choices will make the biggest impact (first priority), what […]
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A Ketosis Biochemistry Primer
Tom and I just finished recording our latest episode of ClimbSci (which you can listen to already on SoundCloud or your favorite podcast app!), and something I kept saying throughout the episode is “I wish I could draw this out for you”. Well, I didn’t have the capability in the episode, but I can provide […]
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ClimbSci Episode 9: The Ketogenic Diet
It’s been a stretch, but the latest episode of ClimbSci is officially out. Actually, if you’re a subscriber, you’d know it’s been out since around last Friday since Tom generally uploads to SoundCloud the day after recording—so if you want early access to ClimbSci, all you have to do is subscribe! We covered the ketogenic […]
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ClimbSci Episode 8: Listener Q&A #1
Tom and I had a great time with this episode; directly answering questions that you guys have is a lot of fun! We covered some interesting territory, with questions related to protein timing and synthesis, cross-body training effects, metabolic effects of weight loss, and more. We’ll definitely do another of these episodes in the future, […]
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ClimbSci Episode 7: Recovery, Part II
The follow-up to ClimbSci Episode 6: Recovery, Part I has been released—here to answer your burning questions about how to improve recovery (or recover well in general after climbing) is ClimbSci Episode 7: Recovery, Part II! Tom and I give more practical guidelines on what you should (and should not) be doing while recovering, how much […]
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ClimbSci Episode 6: Recovery, Part I
ClimbSci Episode 6 is out! In this episode, Tom and I begin discussing recovery and why it’s important for a climber. We go over some of the key concepts in recovery—essentially, the acute physiological changes that occur during exercise that must be resolved—to set the stage for our next episode (to be released June 29, […]
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ClimbSci Episode 5: Best Supplements
Hey Everyone! Here’s the new episode, on the best supplements for climbing. The notes for the episode can be found on the ClimbSci website. As announced last month (and subsequently failed, har :\ ), Tom and I are going to be releasing one episode every month from here on out. Each episode will be scheduled […]
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ClimbSci Episode 4: Cardio & Climbing
Hey Everyone! A new episode of ClimbSci is out, this time on cardio exercise and its effects (good and bad) on climbing! As always, you can find the notes on the ClimbSci website; the episode itself can be watched or listened to below. Also, Tom and I are excited to announce that moving into the […]
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