Taylor Carr
Pick Your Poison: Cold or Heat Therapy for Recovery
Tags: cold therapy, heat therapy, mindset, Performance, Recovery, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 “The Iceman” Wim Hof, a Dutchman famed for swimming in icy waters, is said to be the father of ice bath recovery. The U.S. Special Operations Forces also use cold therapy as a form of “high-stress training.” This training, however, involves wildly cold water that trained individuals can…
Watch: Climber Nutrition
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Nutrition, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Tactics, Taylor Carr
Figuring out how to fuel for your climbing, training, and recovery can be confusing. There is a ton of information out there and it is not uncommon to find multiple pieces of advice from well trained individuals that completely contradict each other. The truth is that nutrition is highly individualized and what works well for…
Watch: Crag Nutrition
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Nutrition, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Tactics, Taylor Carr
Many climbers tend to not get adequate nutrition before, during, and after their climbing day. A good plan and some preparation will go a long way towards helping you perform better and recover faster. In this video Climb Strong nutrition coach Taylor Carr goes over what are some good options for meals and snacks plus…
Put Down the Sugar Cookie and Try This Smoothie Instead
Tags: diet, mindset, Nutrition, Performance, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 Did I get you? I’m sorry, but there is no smoothie out there that can take the place of the first bite of a warm holiday cookie. And not the kind filled with black beans, Stevia, or kale that make you think you’re making the “right” choice. The…
No Bad Foods
Tags: diet, Nutrition, Performance, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 There are no bad foods. You may be thinking what do you mean there are no bad foods?? Can I really eat candy bars for dinner and still send my project? This statement is one that can bring strong emotion and certainly a lot of questions. The good…
Nutrition During Menopause
Tags: Menopause, Nutrition, Performance, Planning, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 Mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes… o my! Menopause can make your body nearly unrecognizable. Maybe you’re feeling totally out of control of your body and mind. You may have what diet culture is calling the “meno-belly.” It may have you questioning whether this is affecting your training…
Bah Humbug to Your Holiday Food Restrictions
Tags: meal planning, mindset, Nutrition, Performance, Planning, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for family to gather together and give thanks. Time to put up the Christmas tree or light the menorah. And, of course, time to bake those delicious holiday treats! As a nutritionist, this time of year brings a lot…
Keto or Ke-NO
Tags: Keto, meal planning, Nutrition, Performance, Taylor Carr
By Taylor Carr, MS, ISSN-SNS, PN1 Keto: the diet that can curb your appetite, enhance your performance, and speed your fat loss. You’re probably thinking this is too good to be true. And you would most likely be correct! We all want to believe that bacon, butter, and shredded cheese is “for our health”…
Fundamentals of Energy Expenditure
Tags: energy expenditure, Nutrition, Taylor Carr
Taylor Carr, MS Sports Nutrition, MS Strength and Conditioning Energy is something I never seem to have enough of. After I rush to work each morning, I spend 8 hours pushing others to get stronger. Then I come home to make dinner with little motivation. And where does that leave me for my evening training…