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Now displaying: November, 2016
Nov 30, 2016

This week David had the honour of being joined by Nick Tumminello. Nick is regarded as one of the best personal trainers in the world and is the NSCA personal trainer of the year 2016 & 2015 Personal trainer hall of fame inductee.

 

Nick is now known as the “trainer of trainers” and educates personal trainers about there professional development.

 

In this episode David & Nick discuss:

 

What are the main misconceptions new personal trainers have coming into the industry?

 

What are the main misconceptions veteran personal trainers have in the industry?

 

What are the best ways to attract new clients?

 

What are the best ways to retain clients?

 

Show-notes available at: www.hpascience.com/episode26

Nov 24, 2016

This week David had the pleasure of being joined by Ben Coomber. 

Ben is a UK based performance nutritionist, writer, speaker and educator. Ben inspires people through his highly successful podcast, Ben Coomber radio. 

In this episode David and Ben discuss:

- The importance of goal setting, both process & outcome goals. 

- The significance of stress and it's influence on our lives.

- Why "eating clean" isn't the complete answer.

For show notes: www.hpascience.com/episode25 

Nov 18, 2016

In this episode David had the absolute pleasure of being joined by Phil Graham.

 

Phil lives with type I diabetes, a condition which he manages very well. Phil has a background in nutrition, human physiology and biochemistry. Phil is recognised as an industry expert:

 

 "I now educate thousands of personal trainers each year through my public seminars, workshops and keynote at some of the world’s most prestigious health and fitness exhibitions.

I actively write for many the world’s biggest fitness publications, including Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Train International. I’ve also written exclusively on fitness for the Daily Mail and other national newspapers.
I host the famous fitness podcast ‘Elite Muscle Radio’ which has reached #1 on the iTunes Health chart several times. The show features some of the best minds and highly regarded experts within the industry, all of whom I have established strong networks and relationships.
I also work alongside Genetic Supplements as their resident nutrition expert for product development."

 

In this episode David & Phil discuss:

 

What is diabetes?

 

What are the different types? what causes them? What implications do they have?

 

What is the best form of exercise for people living with diabetes to engage in?

 

What considerations do personal trainers need to have to work with diabetic clients?

 

For shownotes: www.hpascience.com/episode24

Nov 11, 2016

This week David had the pleasure of being joined by Brad Loomis of 3D muscle journey. 

Brad Loomis first stepped on the competitive bodybuilding stage in 2003. Earning his Pro status in 2008 at the INBF Washington State Naturals, Brad has since competed as a Pro in the PNBA, IFPA and WNBF organizations. Brad also began competing in raw Powerlifting in 2010 achieving a measure of success in both the 165lbs and 181lbs weight classes and earning the Bronze Medal in the 74kg Master 1 class at the 2015 USAPL Raw Nationals.

 

Despite his accomplishments as a bodybuilder and powerlifter, Brad considers his greatest talent to be coaching. “I have an innate ability to translate the subject and communicate that to the client or athlete whether it is in the classroom, the football field, the weight room, or the cosmetic stage.” Thus, being a Team 3DMJ coach is a “dream job” for Brad as he gets to live his passion and do what he feels he is good at every day. “God gave me this talent and now He has granted me the opportunity to put it to good use, every day, hand in hand with the 4 best coaches in the business.

 

In this episode David and Brad discuss: 

 

Topic 1: Programming for the advanced athlete. 
 
Q1. What are the main considerations the advanced/elite athletes need to have when periodising their training?
Q2. What is the best way to track progress for the elite athlete?
Q3. How do we best maintain strength during a dieting phase or is it just something we should expect?
 
Topic 2: The reality of coaching
 
Q4. Coaching can be seen as black & white, what unexpected roles or jobs have you encountered during your experience as a coach?
Q5. What is your hierarchy of attributes that make a good coach?
 
www.hpascience.com
Nov 4, 2016

This week David had the pleasure of being joined by Professor Jose Antonio. Professor Antonio is the CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 

Dr. Antonio is an Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at Nova Southeastern University in  South Florida. 

In this episode David and Jose discuss the following:

 

Topic 1: High protein diets 
 
Q1. Are high protein diets detrimental to our health? (in relation to your most recent article).
Q2. what are the benefits of a high protein diet?
 
Topic 2: Children & nutrition
 
Q3. Should children just be treated as "mini-adults" in terms of nutrition. 
 
Topic 3: Misunderstood research terms & procedures:
 
Q4. What is statistical significance, Can something be statistically significant but not real world significant?
Q5. What safeguards/ standard procedures are put in place to ensure industry-funded research isn't compromised?
Q6. What are the "red flags" we should watch out that may suggest research results may be tampered with or manipulated?
 
For education & coaching: www.hpascience.com
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