Controversial Nutrition & Climbing Tactics, Explained | Hype vs Reality
Hooper’s Beta Ep. 135
INTRODUCTION
In this video, Dan and I discuss/debate some over and underrated topics in climbing! We apply actual science to each discussion and some expert opinions on the matter. Categories and topics include:
Category 1: Nutrition
1. Creatine
Benefits of creatine for climbers
Recommended dosage and timing
Potential side effects and precautions
2. Diet Tracking
Importance of tracking macronutrients and calorie intake
Tools and apps for effective diet tracking
Tips for maintaining a balanced climbing-specific diet
3. BCAA Supplements
4. Collagen Supplements
Role of collagen
The idea of collagen supplementation for climbers
5. Animal Protein vs Plant Protein
Pros and cons of animal and plant protein sources for climbers
Evaluating the protein quality and amino acid profile
Balancing protein intake based on individual preferences and goals
Category 2: Recovery
1. Deload Phases
Importance of planned rest and recovery
Implementing deload phases within climbing training programs
Strategies to optimize recovery during deload periods
2. Avoiding Downclimbing
Exploring alternative strategies for downclimbing during training
Impact of downclimbing on muscle fatigue and injury risk
3. Ice Baths & Cold Showers
Factors to consider for individuals when considering ice baths and cold showers
Category 3: Climbing
1. High-Angle Crimping
Technique breakdown and importance of proper finger placement
Strengthening exercises and training tips for high-angle crimping
Injury prevention and common mistakes to avoid
2. Ending Climbing Sessions "Before Fatigue"
Explaining the concept of stopping climbing sessions before reaching exhaustion
Benefits for muscle recovery and injury prevention
3. Warming up
What is considered a good or bad warm-up for climbers
When a warm-up may be more necessary than not for climbing.
Other Factors to consider.
4. Moonboarding
Pros and cons of Moonboarding
5. Board Climbing / Spray Walls
Pros and Cons of spray walls
DISCLAIMER
As always, exercises are to be performed assuming your own risk and should not be done if you feel you are at risk for injury. See a medical professional if you have concerns before starting new exercises.
Written and Presented by Jason Hooper, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CAFS
IG: @hoopersbetaofficial
Filming and Editing by Emile Modesitt
www.emilemodesitt.com
IG: @emile166
