Eat To Climb: Nutrition for climbers

Eat to Climb by Mina Leslie-Wujastyk is a practical nutrition guide for climbers who want to fuel better, train well and recover properly without getting lost in diet trends.

Whether you’re climbing at the wall, heading out for long crag days or training with performance in mind, this book helps make nutrition feel clearer, more flexible and less intimidating.

The book is split into two main sections: principles and methods. The principles section covers the foundations of nutrition, including energy intake, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, hydration and supplements. It explains how food supports training, recovery and long-term climbing performance in a way that feels useful rather than overwhelming.

The methods section then shows how to put those ideas into real life. It looks at topics such as crag nutrition, injury recovery, weight loss, intuitive eating and the specific needs of female climbers.

There are also insights from top climbers including Shauna Coxsey, Molly Thompson-Smith and Billy Ridal, sharing honest stories about food, training, injury and performance. These personal accounts help bring the science back to what really matters: climbing, recovery and looking after your body properly.

For climbers who want to feel stronger, healthier and better fuelled, Eat to Climb is a solid addition to the bookshelf, kit bag or training plan.