
Ryan Rapaport interviews Eric Peña, a performance nutrition coach specializing in combat sports. They discuss Eric's journey into nutrition, the importance of tailored nutrition plans for athletes, safe weight cutting strategies, hydration's role in performance, and the challenges of running a nutrition coaching business. Eric emphasizes the need for understanding individual athlete demands and shares insights on how to measure success beyond just making weight. He also offers advice for aspiring nutrition coaches and provides ways for athletes to connect with him for personalized nutrition guidance.
Follow Eric on Instagram @pena.performance
Takeaways
・Eric Peña's journey into performance nutrition began with wrestling.
・Tailoring nutrition plans is crucial for each athlete's unique needs.
・Weight cutting should be approached with safety and preparation in mind.
・Hydration plays a significant role in athletic performance.
・Staying updated with nutrition research is essential for effective coaching.
・Balancing business demands with personalized attention is challenging but necessary.
・Marketing nutrition services requires timing and understanding athlete needs.
・Success in nutrition coaching is measured by long-term lifestyle changes.
・Understanding the mental and physical demands of athletes is key for coaches.
・Aspiring nutrition coaches should focus on listening and understanding their clients.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Performance Nutrition in Combat Sports
02:11 Tailoring Nutrition Plans for Athletes
04:30 Safe Weight Cutting Strategies
06:45 The Importance of Hydration
07:56 Staying Updated with Nutrition Research
08:52 Balancing Business and Personalized Attention
10:07 Marketing Challenges in Nutrition Coaching
10:14 Measuring Success Beyond Weight
12:02 Advice for Aspiring Nutrition Coaches
14:19 Connecting with Eric
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