Physiological demands and nutritional considerations for Olympic-style competitive rock climbing

Rock climbing is a fast-growing sport. Nutritional recommendations for climbing performance remain limited. In a sport where reduced fuel availability/dehydration could result in declined performance and fatal error, nutrition is key to a successful climb. Elite rock climbers are typically lean and...

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Main Authors: Marisa K. Michael, Oliver C. Witard, Lanae Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Cogent Medicine
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2019.1667199