Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
Effective nutrition and coaching: An interview with Aram Grigorian
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, my buddy Aram and I talk all about what are the top tactics for nutrition and fitness coaching.
Topics discussed:
- [8:01] Allowing for discomfort
- [10:26] Aram’s problem with academia
- [17:26] Disseminating research down to what matters for your client
- [21:18] Metabolic flexibility
- [27:49] Context in dieting
- [32:34] Variety in food choices
- [39:40] Compliance and human psychology
- [49:04] Fat as a fuel source
- [53:59] The flaws in tracking input and output
- [1:08:36] Humans are robust
- [1:18:40] Coach as a translator
Check it out
> > Nutrition and Fitness Coaching w Aram <<
Much love,
Dr. Mike
PS - as always, let me know what you think and who you want to see on the podcast!
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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag
Mike T Nelson is a Ph.D. and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health
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Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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