Coach Be Fuller: Mastering the Basics, Vertical Dance Theory, and Climbing Out Of Depression

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this episode, climbing coach Be Fuller explores: Vertical Dance theory Why climbing is not about the hands Unlocking rock overs, drop-knees, and flags Mastering the mysterious inside-edge flag Specific drills to help you get better TODAY The brain-body connection How to increase our climbing IQ (not just our grade) Optimizing fun while also improving performance Dealing with our inner critics Climbing Out Of Depression, and how the climbing community can help save lives - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Rhino Skin Solutions : Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Get coached by Be: https: https://www.beclimbing.co.uk/ Support the wonderful work of Climbing Out of Depression: https://cood.org.uk/donate/ - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:37 Recap of the International Climbers Festival 01:17 Upcoming Live Podcast Episode 01:44 Introduction to Coach Belinda Fuller 02:22 Coach Be's Climbing Philosophy 04:08 Coach Be's Journey and Teaching Approach 07:28 Vertical Dance Theory Explained 08:55 Common Climbing Techniques and Mistakes 18:14 Inside Edge Flag Technique 35:12 Importance of Hips in Climbing 37:52 Engaging the Glutes: The Coin Visualization 39:43 Lazy Butt Climbing: Pros and Cons 40:54 Relaxation Techniques for Climbers 45:10 Mental and Psychological Aspects of Climbing 46:31 Climbing Drills and Techniques 51:27 The Deeper Why: Understanding Climbing Motivation 58:03 Climbing Out of Depression: A Personal Journey 01:07:37 Supporting the Climbing Community 01:09:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts - 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. 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!