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Sep 2024
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Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD: Pro Clinic on...

Ryan Devlin
About this episode

 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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  • 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 Jacopo 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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Follow along on Instagram and YouTube:@thestruggleclimbingshow 

 

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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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! 

 

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