The Average Climber Podcast

How to bust the V4 Plateau

If you've ever thought to yourself, "damn it feels like I can climb all the V3s in my gym SO FAST, but as soon as I step up to a V4 or V5 I can't even do a single move", this episode is for you.Spoiler alert: what you THINK is your problem, probably isn't what you need to focus on. RESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin + get a nutrition vibe checkwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
 

Episode 58: Is salt bad for you? "tasty, magic crystals"

"That has way too much sodium!""Can you believe how much salt is in that?"If you've ever been to a family gathering in America, you know that SOMEONE is complaining about how they've got to watch their sodium intake. But is it really that bad for you? And don't we need salt to stay hydrated? If you feel dazed and confused about salt - you aren't alone. In this episode we're clearing things up when it comes to where salt fits into our health, and where it doesn't.
 
MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comRESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
Read the 'Why sugar is great for hydration' blog
https://www.caitlinholmes.com/blog/why-sugar-is-great-for-hydration
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin + get a nutrition vibe checkwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
 

SB: the problem with "earning" your food ft. Caitlin making enemies

Caitlin goes to war with a yoga studio and the girls discuss why she did it. 
 
MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
RESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin + get a nutrition vibe checkwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
 

BONUS: What does a climbing coach do [behind the scenes]

BONUS TIME. Whether you're a coach looking for some pointers or an athlete who's curious about what it looks like to work with a professional coach, this episode is for you. Get the behind the scenes on what goes into training with me on a Good Spray Custom Plan. 
Custom plan enrollment opens May 20, 2024www.goodsprayclimbing.com/customplans
Email me!www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact

Ep 57: Good vs. great training and nutrition, "from 'meh' to kickass!"

The great news about pursuing excellence in your training and nutrition? "Great" doesn't have to mean complicated or time consuming. If you're ready to take your training and nutrition from "just ok" to totally awesome, strap in, we're about to tell you how to do just that.Learn about Good Spray Custom Plans: www.goodsprayclimbing.com/customplansMEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
RESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin + get a nutrition vibe checkwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

SB: Top 3 time management pitfalls of busy climbers

Having an awesome training program to follow is great, but you won't get much in the way of results if you don't actually do it. And that's where time management comes in. So you can ✅ get to the gym when you say you're going to✅ have the energy to FOCUS when you show up to trainIn this episode, we're reviewing common time management pitfalls that busy climbers make. and if this episode got you wanting more, make sure to sign up for the Time Well Spent Workshop on May 15, 2024.Sign up here: www.goodsprayclimbing.com/timewellspentMEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
RESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Get on Lauren's Custom Plan wait listwww.goodsprayclimbing.com/custom-plan-wait-list
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Training Q&A: tackling fear on lead, comp style climbing, and balancing multiple hobbies

Answering YOUR listener questions. We're covering- a quick + dirty strategy to work through a fear of lead climbing- ramping back into climbing post-ski season- combining climbing + running- getting into bouldering as a sport climberand more! MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comRESOURCES: Video - training as a multi-sport athletehttps://youtu.be/g9WeCoFusFEDouble clutch warm-uphttps://youtu.be/VQW9rTUUM_g
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Ep 55: What climbers get wrong about power

Power is one of the most misunderstood training concepts in climbing. And in this episode we're breaking down- the movement skills climbers confuse for a power deficit- the difference between strength and power- how to avoid common power development pitfallsIf you've ever complained about your power or contact strength - this episode is for you.MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comRESOURCESLimit Bouldering Mini CoursePart 1: https://youtu.be/jIgYioCQ4pcPart 2: https://youtu.be/GZv959SOmbIPart 3: https://youtu.be/r3Jhirhd7bcFast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Get the free ROCK Map course! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
3. Get Caitlin's Fueled Performance Guide to learn more about nutrient timing https://www.caitlinholmes.com/shop/p/fueled-performance-ebook
4. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com5. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
6. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
7. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Ep 56: What to do when you aren't improving, "use facts not vibes"

In this episode we're covering- the difference between FEELING like you're plateaued and actually being in one- the low hanging fruit you might be missing if you truly aren't making progress despite your best effortsMEGABETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
RESOURCES: 
Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com3. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Nutrition Q&A: Collagen, Creatine, and How long to "bulk"

We love serving up answers to your questions, so tune in for some listener nutrition Q&A.
In this episode, we discuss:
- the truth about collagen research- what a bulking phase is, and how long you can reasonably do it for- the need-to-knows of leveraging creatine supplementationMEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
IMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: 
Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Get a Nutrition Vibe Check https://l.bttr.to/5aRhs (use code AVERAGE at check out to receive $20 off!)
3. Get Caitlin's Fueled Performance Guide to learn more about nutrient timing https://www.caitlinholmes.com/shop/p/fueled-performance-ebook
4. Join Lauren's Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com6. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
7. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
8. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com