The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

Author: Neely Quinn

Hosted by climber, nutritionist, and mindset coach, Neely Quinn, The TrainingBeta Podcast is a regular conversation with rock climbings best and brightest, including pro rock climbers, climbing trainers, and other insightful members of the climbing community. Youll learn how to train for climbing, how to fuel yourself well for climbing, and mindset strategies to help you perform well on the wall and have a great time doing it. Whether youre a beginner climber or a seasoned pro, youll learn something from these conversations, or at the very least, get really stoked to climb and train.
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Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports, Wilderness

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TBP 305: What Alex Wishes She'd Known As A Beginner Climber
Episode 305
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

In this episode, Coach Alex Stiger gives some sage advice to beginner climbers about how to get off to a great start in your climbing journey. Alex is a climbing coach to all levels of climbers all over the world, but she was also the program director and head coach at a climbing gym for years. She knows a LOT about the proper ways to spend your time, invest in resources, and self-reflect in order to become the best climber you can be in the shortest amount of time. Interview Details Classes and instruction you should get 6 Biggest mistakes to avoid (shoes, poor movement habits, etc.) 8 Technique and skill tips that will make a huge difference How to avoid injury Cultivating good climbing relationships I think that even if you’ve been climbing for a couple of years, this episode could have a lot of great information for you, or if you hang out with beginner climbers, this episode will give you a lot of knowledge to share with them! Join Alex's wait list to work with her as your coach at trainingbeta.com/waitlist.