Fit to Transform Podcast with Coach Nikias

IFBB Bikini pro athlete Cory Hageman joins the podcast to share her vast knowledge of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), commonly known as steroids. We have an open and honest conversation about the usage, benefits, and drawbacks of both as it pertains to the two sexes. In addition, I share some of my personal experience as well as my coaching experience...

IFBB Bikini pro athlete Cory Hageman joins the podcast to share her vast knowledge of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), commonly known as steroids. We have an open and honest conversation about the usage, benefits, and drawbacks of both as it pertains to the two sexes. In addition, I share some of my personal experience as well as my coaching experience...

Client Moon Scott joins the show to talk about how in-person training and nutrition coaching with me helped them learn the power of consistency to navigate not only the gym and their way of eating to accomplish their physique goals, but also life changes, their neurodiversity, and injury. Join us to hear how fitness helped Moon become more resilient and embody the way they feel inside. Links and r...

Marcus Kain is an eating disorder-informed nutrition coach. In this interview, he opens up about his personal, decades-long experience with eating disorders, compulsive exercise behaviours, and body image issues. He also shares what helped him change his mindset around fitness and forge his path towards recovery. Links and resources: Connect with Marcus on Instagram @strongnotstarving : https://ww...

This episode is a practical guide to tracking restaurant and fast food meals, or meals cooked by a friend or a family member, with a number of options to suit different circumstances and types of entrée. Links and resources: Ep. 17 - Tracking calories 101 - https://anchor.fm/fit-to-transform/episodes/Tracking-calories-101---Ep--17-e1q686o   Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fit...

Dr. Christle Guevarra is a family medicine doctor, the Director of RP University (RPU), the Production Operations Manager at RP Strength, a traveling team physician for US Figure Skating, and runs a telemedicine private practice. She has a wealth of personal and clinical experience of modern weight loss drugs, such as semaglutide. In this interview, we discuss: Evidence-based benefits and side eff...

In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into the science of goal setting and into the goal-setting method I use with my clients. Links and resources: “How Focusing on Superordinate Goals Motivates Broad, Long-Term Goal Pursuit: A Theoretical Perspective” by Höchli and colleagues (2018) - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01879/full   Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠h...

In this solo episode, I spill the beans on the four phases of physique transformation I employ with all my clients when I design their physique and lifestyle transformation plan. Not only do I delve into these phases in plenty of detail. I also cover an imaginary year-long physique transformation plan for two imaginary clients with very different goals in order to give you a practical example of w...

The episode you need this festive season if you struggle with over-eating at social meals. Links and resources: Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠ Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform : ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠ Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https:...

Coach Laura Savino is the founder of online coaching company Elevated Pursuit Nutrition (EPN). In this episode, we delve into the science and practical application of setting up and executing a muscle-building phase in a surplus, including: How to overcome the fear of committing to a calorie surplus How to set calories and macros to maximise muscle gain and minimise fat gain Nutrition periodizatio...

This solo episode covers four ways to think about nutrition that make a big impact, but aren’t often discussed: The law of diminishing returns applies to taste, but not calories. Eating slowly is more empowering than you give it credit for. The “default diet” is underrated to achieve structured flexibility. Maintenance is an underrated form of progress. Links and resources: Sign up for one on one...

In this episode, I cover some research to help you put holiday weight changes into perspective, and my top strategies to navigate the festive season successfully. Links and resources: Research paper: “Effect of the Holiday Season on Weight Gain: A Narrative Review” by Díaz-Zavala et al. (2017) - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5514330/   Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://w...

Dr. Eric Helms is back to discuss the findings and practical applications of a recent scientific paper on the effects of volume and frequency on muscle hypertrophy. We talked about: What this paper can tell us How we can implement these findings into our training How much volume you need to build new tissue vs maintain existing muscle … And more! Links and resources: “The Resistance Training Dose-...

Two weeks ago, I flew to New York to spend the week with one of my younger brothers. In this episode, I use this trip as an example to illustrate how you can apply the travel tips from ep. 122 and 123 in a real-life scenario. Links and resources: Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠ Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform : ⁠http://i...

Coach Brandon DaCruz is back on the podcast for a two-part episode on fat loss and travelling. Whether you’re away for a weekend or embarking on a longer trip, be it for leisure or for business, these two episodes will provide you with a step-by-step guide to the mindset you to adopt and the choices to make in order to set yourself up for success before you leave, during your travels, and when you...

Coach Brandon DaCruz is back on the podcast for a two-part episode on fat loss and travelling. Whether you’re away for a weekend or embarking on a longer trip, be it for leisure or for business, these two episodes will provide you with a step-by-step guide to the mindset you to adopt and the choices to make in order to set yourself up for success before you leave, during your travels, and when you...

In this Q&A episode about nutrition, I’m covering the following questions: What should your weight goal be? Why can’t you stick to any diet, no matter how many you try? Can you have higher- and lower-calorie days in a bulking phase? Why are other people losing weight faster than you? Links and resources: Ep. 116: “How fat loss impacts muscle growth - With Dr. Eric Trexler”: https://podcasters....

In this Q&A episode about training, I’m covering the following questions: How long to rest between sets? Can you rest between limbs on unilateral exercises? And how do you know when to go again? Deloads: what, when, and why do them? Should I do isolation lifts for glutes or are compounds enough? If more volume equals more hypertrophy, instead of letting my reps drop set to set with the same lo...

With a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland, Dr. Allan Bacon is a certified personal trainer, a certified physique and bodybuilding coach, a certified nutritionist, a certified coach for USA Powerlifting, and has formulated professionally for industry-leading dietary supplement companies since 2009. In this comprehensive interview, we discuss a number of topics pertaining to...

In this episode, I had the honour of making another guest appearance on the 100% Real With Ruby Podcast! Here’s a sneak peek into our conversation: Why you’re training hard, but not seeing the results you want The most effective training and nutrition approaches for muscle growth How your body image is holding you back from getting the results you want … And a lot more! Links and resources: Check...

In this solo episode, I’m going to cover the types of “bulking” or muscle-building phases in a surplus that I support or advise against. Links and resources: Ep. 84: “Gaining muscle at maintenance vs a surplus - With Jeff Hoehn” - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/Gaining-muscle-at-maintenance-vs-a-surplus---With-Jeff-Hoehn---Ep--84-e2fff2h⁠   Sign up for one on on...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and I cover a variety of fat loss-related questions, including: How low can your calories go without risking muscle loss? Does getting leaner enhance muscle growth in a subsequent bulking phase? Do maintenance phases between a deficit and a surplus have any benefits? How do you decide when to end a fat loss diet? … And more! Links and resources: Eric’s article: “B...

How likely is muscle loss in a deficit? Who’s more at risk? How can you minimise the risk and maximise the chances of muscle growth? This solo episode covers the answers to all these questions. Links and resources: Ep. 95: “What to do if your training performance is stalling or getting worse” – https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/What-to-do-if-your-training-performanc...

Joe Klemczewski, PhD has earned degrees in physical therapy, health, nutrition, literary journalism, health education, and social psychology. In this episode, we delve into the psychology of individuals who successfully lose fat and maintain their results: Which personality traits do successful dieters have? How do you cultivate these traits if they don’t come naturally to you? What are the real c...

In the second and final segment of this mini-series, I’ll use my experience planning my fat loss and muscle gain phases between January and August 2024 as a practical example of how to devise a nutrition plan to prepare for a special event, like a major surgery (such as mine), a wedding, an important holiday, or another event that’s meaningful to you. Links and resources: Ep. 35 - Getting fit for...