Nutrition
Climbing Session Carb Refuel
Climbing session carb refuel restores glycogen after long or double sessions—timed carbs with protein when another hard climb day is near.
Climbing session carb refuel restores glycogen after long bouldering circuits, multi-pitch days, or back-to-back gym sessions—roughly one to 1. 2 grams carbohydrate per kilogram body weight within a few hours when another hard day follows soon.
Easy sources include rice, fruit, oats, and bread with protein for balance and gut tolerance. Low-carb climbers often feel flat on volume board days even when finger strength tests well in isolation.
Common questions
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Do short boulder sessions need carbs?
Short limit sessions need less immediate refuel unless you train again the same day. Long volume days and outdoor multi-hour efforts benefit most from structured carbs.
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