The Robbie Bourke Podcast Episode 164: Ben Esgro - Training, nutrition, education and life!
This episodes guest is Ben Esgro from DeNovo Nutrition.
Ben is the founder and CEO of De Novo Nutrition. The company has both consulting and supplement branches, based on objective science and ethical practice. Ben is a registered dietitian (RD), as well as having a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science (MS) from Marywood University. He has over 6 years experience of coaching and programming for individuals all the way from general population folks all the way up to elite competitors, such as IPF Worlds 2015 93kg silver medalist Layne Norton. In addition to being a highly-regarded coach, he is also an accomplished competitor as both a USBF Pro Qualified Natural Bodybuilder and an internationally qualified IPF powerlifter.
On this episode Ben and I discuss:
- Ben's background
- Ben's influences
- Ben and I discuss how exactly dietary supplements are made
- What are the good and not so good things that Ben currently see's with the physical preparation and nutrition professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing
- Ben shares with us his training and nutrition philosohpies
- Ben shares with us his training and nutrition systems
- Ben discusses how he decides on his prescription of volumes, intensities, frequencies and RPEs when working with strength-based athletes
- Ben tells why Dr. Mike Zourdos has been his biggest influence on his programming philosophy
- Ben talks about his periodization schemes with his strength athletes
- Ben tells us why he decided to go back to college and persue a masters in pharmocology
- Ben discusses how he found his introduction into his masters program
- Ben and I share some thoughts on how we learn
- Ben shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life
- Ben shares his top resources
- Ben gives us his top advice to all the listeners
- Ben tells us what current books he was reading at the time of this interview
- And if Ben could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
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