James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University.

James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology.  In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.  James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches.  In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major events such as the AFPT Conference and NSCA Personal Training Conference.

Eric is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach himself who has been in the game for nearly 2 decades. He has been coached by James and recently experimented with wearing a weighted vest during his contest prep.

 0:30- Charity donation
1:00- Eric and James’ background
5:00- Working with a coach at an advanced level
15:00- Weighted vest and how to use it to diet
26:40- Constrained energy model
32:30- Practicality of weighted vests
36:00- Fitness industry being misleading about genetic limitations
47:00- Best coaches often don’t have the best genetics

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