The other day, after running intense climbing workout class, one of my clients asked me what the best post workout foods or supplements are to take for recovery. My answer was Chocolate Milk! This is because it has the optimal ratio of carbohydrates to complete proteins (whey and casein). When it comes to recovery, it’s all about eating the right ratio of carbohydrates and protein within a 30 minute period after your workout. This is when your...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USA Climbing Youth Divisional Championship in Seattle SEATTLE, Wa (May 24, 2013) – The Vertical World Seattle will be hosting the 2013 USA Climbing Youth Divisional Championship on June 15th and 16th, 2013; presented by the North Face. Approximately two hundred high level young competitors, ranging in ages 10 to 18, from WA, AK, UT, ID, NV, OR, WY, ND, SD, and CA will attend this two-day event. The climbers will be...

Why do you train? What is the purpose of your training? What are your goals? Every time you exercise, you are wiring your body to do those movements. Every movement should have a purpose, and should be helping you on your path to your goal. This isn’t just important for your training and keeping it specific, but also for motivation and seeing progress. This doesn’t mean that you should be inside all the time. If your goal is to climb that...