In this episode of Research and Real Talk, Jenny kicks things off with fascinating new research on how parents' eating habits influence their children's food choices. She breaks down four distinct types of eaters, offering practical tips for fitness professionals working with adults who have kids. Then, she shares surprising findings from a study on weight loss in cats and how it mirrors gut microbiome changes in humans. Jenny also highlights recent research showing why the ketogenic diet might not be as beneficial as some think.

In John’s “Real Talk” segment he brings the focus back to the evolving world of fitness, discussing hybrid training models, wearable tech, longevity coaching, and the rising role of behavioral health in personal training. John also dives into the impact of AI and virtual coaching on the industry, giving listeners a no-nonsense perspective on how to stay ahead in the ever-changing fitness landscape.

References:

1. Abigail Pickard, Claire Farrow, Emma Haycraft, Moritz Herle, Katie Edwards, Clare Llewellyn, Helen Croker, Jacqueline Blissett. Associations between parent and child latent eating profiles and the role of parental feeding practices. Appetite, 2024; 201: 107589 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107589

2. J. C. Rowe, J. A. Winston, V. J. Parker, K. E. McCool, J. S. Suchodolski, R. Lopes, J. M. Steiner, C. Gilor, A. J. Rudinsky. Gut microbiota promoting propionic acid production accompanies caloric restriction-induced intentional weight loss in cats. Scientific Reports, 2024; 14 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62243-4

3. Aaron Hengist, Russell G. Davies, Jean-Philippe Walhin, Jariya Buniam, Lucy H. Merrell, Lucy Rogers, Louise Bradshaw, Alfonso Moreno-Cabañas, Peter J. Rogers, Jeff M. Brunstrom, Leanne Hodson, Luc J.C. van Loon, Wiley Barton, Ciara O’Donovan, Fiona Crispie, Orla O’Sullivan, Paul D. Cotter, Kathryn Proctor, James A. Betts, Françoise Koumanov, Dylan Thompson, Javier T. Gonzalez. Ketogenic diet but not free-sugar restriction alters glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, peripheral tissue phenotype, and gut microbiome: RCT. Cell Reports Medicine, 2024; 101667 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101667