Taylor Ryan is a Sports Dietitian(The Australian spelling - don’t @ me) and expert in helping high level and everyday athletes fuel for performance. Taylor shares her wisdom on:-How to navigate the challenge and tradeoffs of performance and aesthetic goals.-How prioritizing “leanness” can hurt athletic performance.-The problems with popular fad diets as foundations for athletic performance.-Strategy for optimal fuelling for athletics.-Plus a lot more nuance to nutrition to feel better I your everyday life.00:39 Balancing Fueling and Staying Lean02:44 Pseudoscience in Nutrition05:49 Risks of Suboptimal Fueling08:09 Disordered Eating in Sports12:35 Gender Differences in Performance Pressure14:56 Strategies for Body Composition Changes23:51 Fueling for Elite vs. Recreational Athletes28:41 The Irony of Ultra-Processed Foods29:05 Post-Career Nutrition Challenges for Athletes31:32 The Keto, Low-Carb, and Intermittent Fasting Debate34:21 Intra-Workout Nutrition: What You Need to Know36:45 The Science of Carbohydrate Absorption39:47 Nutritional Timing and Protein Strategies43:29 Alcohol and Athletic Performance46:25 Supplementation Guidelines for Athletes48:56 Nutrition During Injury Recovery52:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com

Mark Fisher is a dear friend and one of the kindest humans anyone could have the great fortune of knowing. Mark joins me to discuss:-What is “unconditional positive regard” and how choosing this outlook reduces your stress and leaves you happier-How Mark sees life as a series of seasons you evolve through-A lot of positive, basic, actionable mindsets and tactics to set yourself up for success in your fitness journey.-Plus much more. Follow Mark on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/markfisherhumanbeing?igsh=MTBkd3JjdnU1bzVjcQ==00:47 Unconditional Positive Regard04:37 Mindset and Emotional Reactions09:27 Stress and Self-Care14:57 Health Optimization and Social Balance23:26 Shoutout to Joel Jamison's Morpheus23:35 The Impact of Stress and Sleep on Fitness23:59 Personal Experience with Gen Four Oura Ring25:09 Balancing Data and Intuition in Fitness26:33 The Importance of Unconditional Positive Regard30:38 Self-Criticism and Social Media33:08 Fundamental Attribution Error42:03 Entrepreneurship as Personal Development42:34 Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com

Adam Meakins is a physical therapist on a mission to upgrade the rehab industry by separating overhyped and sometimes outright dangerous practices from the things that work to help people return to their lives and favourite activities. In this episode, Adam:Picks apart a lot of the “silly bullshit” physical therapists practice.Explains why there isn’t as much of a relationships between form and injury risk as we’ve traditionally believed.Explains the limitations, myths, and appropriate use of various passive treatments like cupping, dry needling, and shockwave.Addresses the problems with chiropractic adjustments.Talks about “bullshit diagnosis” like anterior pelvic tilt and trigger points.Explains what’s likely going on with back pain and how to manage it.What actually works to help people feel better. And much more00:43 Debunking Passive Physio Methods01:42 The Problem with Over-Treatment03:19 Active vs. Passive Interventions05:02 Patient Expectations and Challenges07:32 Understanding Regression to the Mean10:02 The Myth of Chiropractic Adjustments11:24 The Reality of Cupping and Scraping22:22 Acupuncture and Dry Needling Explained26:20 Debunking Muscular Imbalances29:39 Debunking the Myth of Leg Length Differences31:51 The Body's Adaptability to Changes33:22 Personal Experiences with Pain and Movement34:31 Exploring Movement Variations36:53 Form and Injury Risk in Training41:34 Injury Rates in Different Sports48:46 The Importance of Recovery and Mindset51:02 Final Thoughts and ResourcesI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com

Brianna Battles, CEO of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, is an expert in training pregnant and postpartum athletes. She discusses the outdated research surrounding female athleticism and pelvic health, debunking myths about exercise during and after pregnancy. Brianna emphasizes the emotional challenges mothers face and the importance of individualized training strategies. She also highlights pelvic floor health, the benefits of rucking for bone density, and the necessity of understanding body composition for aging well.

Lucas Hardie, known as @rangeofstrength on Instagram, is a coach specializing in unconventional strength and flexibility training. He discusses the importance of integrating flexibility into strength routines while debunking common misconceptions about stretching. Lucas emphasizes progressive overload in mobility training, shares insights on hypermobility, and promotes the Jefferson curl as a valuable technique. He also highlights the value of personalized training approaches and upcoming workshops in Austin focused on safe movement exploration and injury rehabilitation.

Joe DeFranco, an iconic fitness educator and gym owner, shares his insights on adapting training as we age. He discusses the shift from performance goals to overall well-being, emphasizing recovery and family balance. Joe highlights the importance of functional exercises and injury prevention in longevity training. He addresses the misleading fitness standards perpetuated by social media, advocating for authenticity and healthy living. Additionally, he emphasizes the significance of tracking nutrition for better eating habits.

Dean Somerset, a prominent personal trainer known for his work in mobility and injury management, discusses his upcoming book 'Rock Solid Resilience.' He shares insights on training through injuries, emphasizing the importance of resilience and mental health in recovery. The effectiveness of foam rolling and practical strategies for reducing injury risks are explored. Dean underscores the role of allostatic load in managing stress and promotes a balanced understanding of load and technique in strength training, challenging common misconceptions.

Susan Niebergall, author of "Fit at Any Age" and esteemed fitness coach, shares her insights on healthy aging and strength training. She recounts her personal journey through hip replacement surgery, emphasizing the importance of pre-surgery strength and rehabilitation. The discussion pivots to how strength training can dramatically reduce fall risks and improve mobility for older adults. Niebergall highlights motivating fitness journeys across generations and stresses the need for increased protein intake to support aging healthily.

Mike Doehla, the retired founder of Stronger You, shares his wealth of knowledge on nutrition and fitness. He critiques branded diets like keto and veganism, arguing for a more holistic understanding of health. The discussion navigates the challenges of the fitness industry, highlighting the importance of transparency and real-time support in coaching. Mike also dives into the impact of social circles on dietary choices and offers practical tips for meal planning, emphasizing personal responsibility in today’s complex eating environment.

Legendary PhD of Sport Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization Dr Mike Israetel joins the podcast to talk about how A.I. promises to enhance our everyday fitness and health lifestyle and health outcome. Dr Mike talks about:-How coaching will be affected by A.I.-How likely we’ll see an I Robot scenario (Will Smith movie).-What will humans do with their extra time if robots take care of daily household tasks?-Why we’ve seen a rise in Mike Mentzer style low volume training ideology on social media-Why there appears to be a rift between traditionally PhD educated authorities and social media hypertrophy coaches on training volume?-and much more00:16 Welcoming Dr. Mike Israetel00:35 The Role of AI in Health and Fitness01:36 AI in Coaching and Medicine04:53 Human Element in Coaching07:25 Future of AI and Robotics in Daily Life16:02 Ethical Considerations and AI20:15 Impact of AI on Fitness and Lifestyle25:56 The Status Game: A Never-Ending Cycle30:50 The Illusion of Superiority31:46 Debating Hypertrophy: Volume vs. Intensity32:26 Fitness Influencers: Credibility and Influence36:31 The Appeal of Low Volume Training40:08 The Importance of Vibes in Training45:28 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and ResourcesI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com