N1 Fitness Podcast: Sustainable Fat Loss for Busy People

Dr. Amy Bender is on the show today and we're chatting about one of my favourite topics, sleep! Specifics include…   Do athletes and active people need more sleep? Banking sleep or front loading sleep The physical impacts of not enough sleep Managing nerves & anxiousness around sleep Nap length and timing Split sleep vs. singular sleep Napping vs. simply resting & relaxing Amy's take home points t...

Today I'm chatting all about bloating, it's root causes and how to get rid of it as fast as possible.  What to eat and what not to eat What to drink and what not to drink Other modalities to speed up the process Identifying the cause(s) Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & ENJOY! -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training C...

Dr. Quinn Henoch is on the show today and we're mobility myth busting! Specifics include… Foam rolling and its potential impacts Static stretching, power output and performance Increases in flexibility and mobility Range of motion and arthritis Is neutral spine a range or a fixed position? Butt wink, how much is too much? Cueing the squat   Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & ENJOY! -- Connect w/ Quinn: Web...

Jordan Feigenbaum is on the show today and we're chatting all about the benefits of strength training and why your doctor should be recommending it. Specifics include… Why strength training typically isn't emphasized by your Doc What the benefits are of strength training on each body 'system' The role of conditioning work and general movement 'outside' of the gym Is the future of medicine online-b...

Anne Margolis is on the show today and we're chatting all about natural birthing practices without the need for unnecessary medical procedures or surgeries. Specifics include…   -Anne's first birthing experience & how she got into midwifery -Why Holland, Sweden & Japan have the healthiest births -The roles of midwives & doctors in the birthing process -Pregnancy myth-busting -Breastfeeding & formu...

Israel Halperin PhD is on the show today and we're chatting all about getting the most out of your personal training clients and clients getting the most out of their trainers. Specifics include…   Internal and external focus during a set (how to cue effectively) Knowledge of repetition endpoints prior to exercise Allowing clients to make choices during their session Using language and cueing effe...

Today I'm answering the question of whether you should lose fat or build muscle first!   Definition of a beginner & intermediate/advanced trainee Whether beginners can lose fat and build muscle at the same time The reasons for my recommendation Potential caveats and exceptions Body fat ranges for leanness and muscle gain   Please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus...

Dr. Mike T. Nelson and I are talking all things body composition, insulin, exercise as well as performance! Specifics include…   What is metabolic flexibility? Measures of metabolic flexibility Low carb and Ketogenic diets and performance Using carbs or fat for fuel Insulin sensitivity HbA1C and glycomark testing How Mike coaches his clients The distinction between performance and body composition...

Greg Potter PhD (c) is on the show today and we're chatting all about body rhythms, light and dark cycles and how to get the best sleep possible! Specifics include… Our natural body rhythms Light/Dark cycles Melatonin production The master clock (SCN) How to shift your body clocks Chronotypes – owls and larks Camping studies and sleep timing Melatonin supplementation (dose and type) Meal timing an...

Greg Lehman is on the show today and we're chatting all about pain science! Specifics include… The biopsychosocial model The relationship between pain and damage Phantom limbs Predictors of future pain and injury The role and response of nociceptors How are beliefs impact function The role of posture in daily life Form while using heavy loads The 'neutral zone' of a joint The biomechanics of runni...

Eric Helms PhD is back on the show and we're talking all about how to train for hypertrophy! Specifics include… Adherence - Optimal vs practical programming Volume – How many sets & reps you should be doing Intensity – What sort of loads produce growth Frequency – How often you should train Progression – Adding more weight to the bar Exercise Selection – How to prioritize certain exercises Rest Pe...

Andy Morgan is on the show today and we're talking about coaching clients online and what you should look for if you choose to work with someone! Specifics include… -What to do BEFORE you work with a coach -Coach and client trust -Overlooked aspects of coaching -Establishing a meaningful why -Why Andy doesn't post selfies -What drove him to start blogging -The potential harm of 'sweeping statement...

Dan Pardi PhD is on the show today and we're chatting all about one of my favourite topics, sleep! Dan is one of my favourite people in the health industry and he's got a real knack for being a scientific translator of sorts. I think you're going to really enjoy this one! Specifics include… What is sleep? Sleep stages What defines quality sleep? Light intensity and why it matters Sleep and decisio...

Today is a myth busting episode, I'm dispelling 40 fitness fallacies that just won't seem to go away! Eating more fat burns more fat Weight training makes you bulky Breakfast is the most important meal Eating at night is bad High protein diets harm the kidneys Eating for your blood type Bulletproof coffee Fat burners Training with muscle soreness Fat burning foods Meal skipping is harmful Menopaus...

Austin Malleolo is on the show today and we're talking about his transformation from a troubled youth to Reebok's head CrossFit coach, 8th fittest man in the world in 2012, travelling 40 weekends a year and running 4 gyms...this dude has A LOT going on! 'I had two options at the time, either go to jail or go to the woods.' Enjoy! -- Connect w/ Austin: Reebok CrossFit One - Website The HAM Plan Web...

Lyle McDonald is back and this is Part 2 of our 2-part interview on Female Fat Loss! Enjoy! -- Connect w/ Lyle: Lyle's Website – Body Recomposition The Book – The Women's Book Social – Facebook | Instagram | -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training Connect w/ Marcus: Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |  ...

Lyle McDonald is on the show today and this is Part 1 of our 2-part interview on Female Fat Loss! -- Connect w/ Lyle: Lyle's Website – Body Recomposition The Book – The Women's Book Social – Facebook | Instagram -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training Connect w/ Marcus: Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube  ...

Today I'm outlining exactly how to reach your fitness goals in 5 straight-forward steps with examples! Write them down and be specific Break them down & set mini-deadlines (include the HOW here) Have someone or something to hold you accountable Re-assess along the way Celebrate your wins   Happy goal setting! -- Take the Four Tendencies Quiz HERE -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact...

Danny Lennon is on the show today and we're talking all about the Ketogenic Diet. Specifics include… What is ketosis? How can you tell you're in a state of ketosis? Is a Ketogenic diet better for fat loss? Common Keto diet mistakes & misconceptions Is supplementing with Keto products healthy? Ketone supplements inhibiting fat loss How to implement a 'Well Formulated Ketogenic Diet' Danny's experie...

My client Jenn Kaminski is down 50 lbs after working with me for the last 8 months. This podcast is about her success, struggles, ups and downs throughout her N1 Nutritional Coaching experience to date. Specifics include… How Jenn and I started working together Juggling her new lifestyle with work Her past 'dieting' experiences What benefits she's noticed since shifting her lifestyle Improvement a...

Greg Nuckols is on the show today and we're talking about some of the primary differences between men and women's metabolisms, fat distribution patterns, appetites, muscle fiber types and hormones as well as some other random stuff…Enjoy! Deadlifting 250 lbs at 10-years old Youth sports & early athletic ability Growth phases throughout life Do men inherently have faster metabolisms than women? Met...

Today I'm addressing all the factors (13 to be exact) that impact your scale weight day to day and how to use the scale to your advantage when it comes to fat loss. Enjoy!  -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training Connect: Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Twitter

Jeff Rothschild is a registered dietician (RD) with a masters degree in Nutritional Science and a board certified specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Today we're covering all things intermittent fasting! Topics include… What is fasting? Common fears and myths Benefits of fasting Various ways to implement fasting Does our physiology expect us to fast? Who fasting may not be for Eating during day...

The holidays can be tough on your waistline so here are my 25 top tips to manage your weight this holiday season.  -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training Connect: Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Twitter

Stephan Guyenet is a writer, international speaker & science consultant with a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington. His publications have been cited over 1800 times and he recently wrote and released his book 'The Hungry Brain – Outsmarting the instincts that make us overeat.' The economics of eating and optimal foraging theory What specific food properties the brain loves Learni...