A bit of an odd topic this week, but one I often hear about from fellow climbers. While the question of magnesium and poop quality isn’t directly relevant to climbing, one of the bigger purposes of this site is to dispel the misinformation flooding the internet and provide a credible source for accurate information. So does magnesium help […]
Read the full article...A Primer On Losing Weight (Part 2)
Last week, I posted Part I of this two-part article series on losing weight. Most of what I covered in the previous article dealt with misconceptions and scientific realities of weight loss, because it’s my view that the best way to approach any diet is from a standpoint firmly rooted in scientific evidence. This week, I’m […]
Read the full article...A Primer on Losing Weight for Climbing (Part 1)
Rock climbing is a weight-intensive sport. Every gram or ounce that makes up our being, we must drag up the wall, and thus many climbers seek to be as light as possible. Unfortunately, weight loss is not a gimme for most people. While some can stay effortlessly lean, many struggle to change their habits to a […]
Read the full article...Do You Need to Buy Organic Produce?
For many, buying organic is a pillar of healthy eating. Even more impressive, it’s a pillar shared amongst radically different diets—vegans and paleolites alike, who normally have nothing but contempt for one another, are equally likely to praise the benefits of eating organic. In fact, eating organic has become so entrenched in the ethos of healthy […]
Read the full article...A Complete Overview of Energy Pools in Climbing
I had a request awhile back to thoroughly go over the various places energy can come from for a climb. I’ve referenced many of the pools several times, but never really diagrammed them out to the point you can see how they interplay. Actually, this is a post I’ve wanted to write for awhile, but didn’t really […]
Read the full article...New Year’s Resolutions 2016
Well, it’s two weeks into the New Year already and I’ve been terrible—absolutely terrible—about getting new content out there! I really apologize for this, my sister has been in town all the way until just two days ago, and I haven’t been good about managing my time. But, she’s gone now, and it’s time to […]
Read the full article...The Top 10 Posts of 2015
It’s hard to believe the year is over! I began this blog in April, and began writing for it in earnest in May, and eight short months later here we are. While it’s only a partial year, I know many of you joined me partway through and may not have seen or read all of […]
Read the full article...Need Calcium? Dairy Isn’t Your Only Option
Most climbers get more than adequate amounts of most vitamins and minerals because most vitamins and minerals are amply supplied by even less-than-healthy diets. Even when there is a higher prevalence of deficiency for a particular vitamin or mineral, it’s always specific to a single group—such as vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly, or iron deficiency in […]
Read the full article...Reader Questions #3
Here’s the third round of reader questions. This month we’ll be covering coffee, protein timing, and intermittent fasting. As a quick reminder, I’m always happy to take reader questions. Regardless of whether I answer your question publically for the community, I always reply in person as well. I fully encourage asking questions as well because […]
Read the full article...Holidays vs. Habits
It’s around the time of year where dietary indulgence becomes more of a rule and less of an exception. Beyond just the typical holiday smorgasbord, we often have friends or family in town, and they often bring their own dietary habits and influences that can bleed over into your own life. As a result, it may […]
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