Q&A

Round 15

Can you provide a sample diet for optimal performance? Q: Can you give me a breakdown of sample daily diet designed for performance and recovery?... Read More

Round 14

Are there any beneficial food supplements? Q: Are there certain food supplements that would be beneficial for climbing? - Niall (Ireland) A: Hello Niall, There... Read More

Round 13

How much climbing is too much? Q: I am an 18-year old boulderer of six months and I'm highly motivated to improve (I currently send... Read More

Round 12

How to break a performance plateau? Q: I have reached a plateau, and I feel like my finger strength is holding me back. I can... Read More

Round 11

What's the best way to improve bouldering and lead ability? Q: What is the best way to improve my bouldering and lead abilities? -Jason (Pittsburgh,... Read More

Round 10

What is the best way to increase my endurance? Q: What is the best way to increase my endurance and recovery time? Thanks for the... Read More

Round 9

Should I climb through elbow pain? Q: I have occasional elbow pain that subsides if I take 3 good days of rest. If I rest... Read More

Round 8

How to train for crack climbing indoors? Q: Dear Eric, I'm a solid 5.10 climber (just breaking into 5.11 sport routes), however, my trad skills... Read More

Round 7

What is the optimal recovery interval between climbs? Q: What is the optimal recovery interval between climbs? -- Ellis (England) A: Ellis, Optimal recovery time... Read More

Round 6

What's the best entry-level training for climbing? Q: Hey Eric, I am currently reading your book, Training for Climbing and I am enjoying learning the... Read More