The TrainingBeta Podcast

The Best Resource for Climbing Training Beta

On the TrainingBeta Podcast, Neely Quinn talks to climbers, coaches, physical therapists, and other professionals about how to get better at rock climbing. As a nutritionist and a mindset coach, she offers her own expertise to the mix as well. You can expect to find actionable advice and meaningful conversations on this podcast that will help you train smarter, fuel yourself better, and find more fulfillment in your rock climbing.

2017-12-10T13:55:52-07:00

Ask Kris 006 :: Improving Overall Fitness for Climbing

Date: May 26th, 2016 Improving Overall Fitness for Climbing This week, in our sixth mini episode of Ask Kris, we talked about how to improve overall fitness for climbing. I was actually a little bit confused about what "fitness" really meant, and Kris helped me understand what it is and how to gain [...]

2018-01-04T11:31:40-07:00

TBP 053 :: Aaron Mulkey on Ice Climbing Training

Date: May 24th, 2016 About Aaron Mulkey This is an interview with Aaron Mulkey, the 39-year-old who was dubbed the "Patriarch of Cody Ice" for his 100+ first ascents in the Wyoming area. We dig in to what motivates him to find new routes and climb so hard, all while maintaining [...]

2017-12-10T17:40:38-07:00

Ask Kris 005 :: Improving Core Strength for Climbing

Date: May 16th, 2016 Improving Core Strength for Climbing This week, in our fifth mini episode of Ask Kris, we talked about how to improve core strength for climbing. Having just spent last week in Rifle on my project, I realized that I need to gain a lot of core strength myself, [...]

2017-12-14T17:07:14-07:00

Ask Kris 004 :: Shoulder Care for Climbers

Date: May 2nd, 2016 Shoulder Care for Climbers This week, in our fourth mini episode of Ask Kris, we decided to talk about shoulder care for climbers - one of my favorite topics. A lot of climbers have shoulder issues, and we discuss what to do after you have a shoulder injury and [...]

2017-12-14T11:18:14-07:00

TBP 051 :: Sean McColl Tells Us How He Trains

Date: April 14th, 2016 About Sean McColl This is an interview with 28 year-old Sean McColl, a well-known Canadian climber who's accomplished amazing things both outdoors and in competitions. I can't describe his amazing accomplishments better than he does on his website, so here's an excerpt... "Sean was the Canadian Youth Champion [...]

2017-12-14T11:22:56-07:00

Ask Kris 003 :: Training for Bouldering vs Routes

Date: April 12th, 2016 Training for Bouldering vs Routes This week, in our third mini episode of Ask Kris, we decided to talk about the similarities and differences between training for bouldering vs routes, and what crossover there is between them. Why route climbers need to train power and how to do [...]

2017-12-14T11:25:35-07:00

Ask Kris 002 :: The 3 Best Lifts for Climbers

Date: April 5th, 2016 New Ask Kris Mini Episodes! We're going to do something new on the podcast every week (or as often as we can). Kris Peters and I will be tackling a specific subject and hashing some details out for about 15 minutes. Don't worry: I'll still be doing [...]

2019-12-02T14:16:17-07:00

TBP 049 :: Trainer Mercedes Pollmeier on ARCing and Training for 5.12

Date: March 31st, 2016 About Mercedes Pollmeier This is an interview with Mercedes Pollmeier, a Strength and Conditioning coach out of Seattle, Washington. She has a Master's degree in Human Movement and started working with climbers of all abilities, including elite level/competition climbers, in Colorado. Currently she works at the Seattle [...]

2019-10-29T15:32:41-06:00

Ask Kris :: Finger Training Mini Episode

Date: March 29th, 2016 New Mini Episodes! We're going to do something new on the podcast every week (or as often as we can). Kris Peters and I will be tackling a specific subject and hashing some details out for about 15 minutes. Don't worry: I'll still be doing the [...]

2020-02-04T14:48:42-07:00

TBP 048 :: Neil Gresham on Training for 5.11 and 5.12

Date: March 24th, 2016 About Neil Gresham This is an interview with Neil Gresham, a British climber and trainer who's been training people for about 20 years now. He's the training columnist at both Climbing and Rock & Ice magazines, and has written extensively on the topic. At 44, he's still [...]

2023-05-17T08:33:16-06:00

TBP 046 :: Neely Quinn on Weight Loss for Climbers

Date: March 7th, 2016 About Neely Quinn I (Neely Quinn) am your host for the podcast every week, but I'm also a practicing nutrition therapist, and have been since about 2007. I've helped hundreds of people lose weight and get closer to optimal health, and I love working with people and studying [...]

2017-09-18T06:52:34-06:00

TBP 045 :: Ethan Pringle on 15b, V15, and Depression

Date: February 24th, 2016 About Ethan Pringle Ethan Pringle is a 29 year-old professional rock climber who's had immense success in the competition scene as well as on real rock. He made the 2nd ascent of Jumbo Love (5.15b) and has done a few V14s and is working on his first [...]