Fitness and Nutrition Resolutions: Can You Stick to Them? Insights and Strategies with Professional Coach, Ryan Faehnle

Amy Stuttle discusses fitness and weight loss goals with strength and conditioning specialist Ryan Faehnle. They provide advice on setting realistic goals, building habits, and the importance of protein intake. They also discuss common mistakes in nutrition, understanding calorie deficit, and the benefits of weightlifting and cardio. Ryan recommends essential equipment for home workouts and shares insights on starting a hormone optimization journey. They also discuss recommended supplements and the difference between online coaching and in-person coaching. In this conversation, Ryan Faehnle discusses the benefits of online coaching for experienced gym-goers and the importance of accountability. He explains the intake process and how he adjusts programs and nutrition for his clients. Ryan also emphasizes the role of a coach in guiding clients through challenges and shares his approach to working with clients of all shapes and sizes. He talks about the mentors who have influenced him and the importance of continual learning in the fitness industry. 

Topics Covered: 

What is your recommendation on how someone prioritizes weight lifting vs cardio?

“If you’re not dropping weight, you’re not in a calorie deficit. Period.” Explain how you get a coaching client to understand calorie deficit and how do you keep their protein intake up while doing it?

What are the most common mistakes you are seeing clients make in the kitchen?

If you have a client that does the majority of their workouts at home, what are some essential pieces of equipment you want them to purchase?

If you had to pick 2-3 supplements critical to a client's success in building muscle, what would you say those are?

How does hormone optimization change body composition?

What would you tell someone starting on their TRT/Fitness journey?

Why should someone consider hiring a fitness coach?

What type of test or intake do you have your clients fill out prior to starting the program?

How do you track your clients' progress?

Who do you look to as a mentor in fitness training?

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