In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD covers:

• Clinical trials and studies that show the most promise for enhancing performance and health on and off the rock
• Supplements and biohacks that range from most-proven to most-fringe
• How to boost:
  • strength
  • endurance
  • recovery
  • longevity
  • focus
  • mood
• Dosage and frequency recommendations
• Non-supplementation interventions, including C02 tolerance training and glucose monitoring

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The free version of this Pro Clinic is being brought to you at zero cost thanks to:

• Altitude Climbing: Get free access to Hazel Findlay’s mini-course on fear of falling, and learn more about the 6-week course that has the power to totally change the way you perform as a climber!
• Grab your tickets to ROCKTOBERFEST and come say hi as I interview Babsi and Jocopo at Miguel's on Oct 9, and premier my film, 'Struggling with Alex Honnold' on Oct 11!

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CHAPTERS:

• 10:34 PROTEIN
• 13:43 CREATINE
• 17:50 VITAMIN D & MAGNESIUM
• 19:25 SALT
• 23:22 CAFFEINE
• 28:49 FISH OIL
• 35:32 BETA ALANINE
• 45:08 COLLAGEN
• 51:46 CITRULLINE MALATE
• 55:29 RHODEIOLA ROSEA
• 57:34 TESTOSTERONE BOOSTERS
• 01:03:41 PEPTIDES
• 01:08:26 ANABOLIC STEROIDS
• 01:12:59 BREATH WORTH
• 01:25:25 GLUCOSE MONITOR
• 01:28:58 VO2 MAX

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Connect with Dr. Cunningham at thomascunninghammd.com

A collection of sources cited by Dr. Cunningham can be found HERE

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.

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Elite climber Cedar Wright shares epic stories of suffering with Alex Honnold, learning the ways of Yosemite, Paragliding competitions, Free Soloing culture, and what it means to be a dirtbag. Plus, BTS on the funniest climbing footage ever shot.

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HERE is the funniest climbing footage ever captured

Want to learn more about the Dirtbag Fund? Check it out HERE!

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Grab your tickets to ROCKTOBERFEST and come say hi as I interview Babsi and Jocopo at Miguel's on Oct 9, and premier my film, 'Struggling with Alex Honnold' on Oct 11!

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The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

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And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Climbing Coach Zachary Laschober joins to discuss:

• Sports-specific versus non-sport-specific finger training
• Limitations of the "standard" 20mm flat edge
• Hand and finger physiology for optimal performance and recovery
• Evolution of training implements featuring an "unlevel" or "natural" design
• Isometric yielding (resisting) vs overcoming (curling) training methods
• Detailed protocols for developing maximum strength and endurance in fingers
• Applying finger strength to rock and plastic

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BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

• Crimpd: The absolute best tool for self-coached climbers to stay on track with training. Visit Crimpd to download the app for FREE and take your training to the next level.
• Petzl SPIRIT: Customize your set of SPIRIT quickdraws with your favorite colors! Excellent weight-to-performance ratio and designed to be easily clipped even when you’re cruxing out. Build your dream set over at Petzl.com

And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

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Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow and @specializedmasochism

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!