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 fulfilment in your rock climbing.
You can find even more on all of these topics on our Patreon in the form of bonus episodes, recorded mindset and nutrition coaching sessions, uncut interviews, and nutrition and mindset advice.
TBP 180 :: Grades – How to Keep Your Ego in Check and Use Them to Your Advantage
In the episode, Coach Matt Pincus and I discuss all things climbing grades, including why there are disparities in grades across the globe, how to keep your ego in check with grades, and how to use them to your advantage.
TBP 179 :: How Small Changes to Her Diet Led to Big Changes in Her Climbing
In the episode, my former client Laura Schmidt talks about the changes she made to her diet and lifestyle when we worked together and how they improved her energy levels, her climbing, and her quality of life.
TBP 178 :: Making the Most Out of A Bad Gym Session
In the episode, Coach Alex and I tackled the topic of making a gym session really count, and how to stay in a positive mindset most of the time.
TBP 177 :: Lor Sabourin on Coming Out + Mindset Advice for Climbers
In the episode, Lor Sabourin talks about their experience of coming out and how to keep your wits about you in climbing.
Neely Quinn on The Nugget Podcast with Steven Dimmitt
This is a repost (with a little intro from me) of an episode of the Nugget Climbing Podcast where Steven Dimmitt interviewed me, Neely Quinn about the TrainingBeta Podcast, TrainingBeta, my climbing, injuries, and my personal life.
TBP 176 :: The Art of Trying Hard in Climbing
In the episode, Coach Alex and I tackled the nebulous topic of trying hard in climbing. Like, really trying hard.
TBP 175 :: Protein for Climbers 101 – How Much, What Kind, Timing, and Why
In this episode I explain the ins and outs of protein consumption for rock climbers, and how it affects energy levels, performance, recovery, and overall well-being.
TBP 174 :: Caroline Treadway on “Light” and Her Own Eating Disorder Struggles
In the episode, Coach Alex and I answer questions from the TrainingBeta community about nutrition and training.
TBP 173 :: Training Adaptations for Short and Tall Climbers, Transitioning to Outside (Q&A)
In the episode, Coach Matt Pincus, Coach Alex Stiger, and I answered listener questions about training and nutrition. This is a 40-minute sneak-preview of an episode on Patreon.
TBP 172 :: 8 Tips for a Successful Performance Phase with Coach Matt Pincus
In the episode, Coach Matt Pincus and I discuss our top 8 tips to have a successful performance phase (sending season, climbing trip, etc).
TBP 171 :: Training and Nutrition Q&A with Alex Stiger and Neely Quinn
In the episode, Coach Alex and I answer questions from the TrainingBeta community about nutrition and training.
TBP 170 :: Joy Black on Training During Pregnancy
In this interview, Joy Black discusses how athletes can train during pregnancy by applying more knowledge and understanding to what this important "season" looks and feels like.
TBP 169 :: Dr. Tyler Nelson on New Insights for Finger Training
In this interview, Tyler Nelson explains how climbers can change their finger training to decrease risk of injury and adjust to individual needs
TBP 168 :: Coach Alex Stiger on Training Methods for Females
I talk with Coach Alex Stiger about how females can use their menstrual cycle to guide their climbing training and performance.
TBP 167: Coach Lauren Abernathy on Succeeding at More Than One Sport
In this podcast interview, I talk with climbing coach Lauren Abernathy about how she changed careers from an engineer to a climbing coach, and her advice on doing two sports at once.