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In Episode 9 we invite the founder of Prodigal Kitchen and lead coach of Precision Training’s nutrition program, Joanna Merrill, to the show to discuss holiday nutrition from several angles: from the cultural and familial expectations to the health and feeling food and choice of food bring, to some ideas for participating in holiday food prep and turning familiar dishes into healthier alternatives. As promised in the episode, Joanna supplied us with a helpful link to a full Pinterest board of holiday-ready recipes.  Thanks, Joanna! View The Pinterest Board

In episode 8 we invite one of our athletes, Glen, who has maintained a strict Ketogenic diet for more than 8 months to discuss the process, pitfalls, and some of the theory behind a Keto diet.  Hint: it’s not slapping butter and cheese on a Paleo diet and calling it Keto…  We don’t get too deep into the scientific details, however Glen (athlete) discusses the books by doctors and researchers he’s read and recommends for those looking to learn more.

In this episode, Wade invites 3 of Precision’s athletes with different training lifespans to share their stories how they have continued to develop their mindsets as athletes, the triggers they uncovered, and how the changes spill into all areas of their lives.  Let’s lean in as we welcome Matt, Pat, and Glen to the mic.

Looking to get to ground level on what healthy nutrition looks like?  Here’s where the rubber meets the road: Begin with a food journal Start as a “reactive” journal – write down what you ate Progress to a “reflective” journal – pick a meal and meditate on why you chose that food (stay positive—begin with a healthy meal you ate) Move on to a “proactive” journal – the 3 “P”‘s of nutrition. Three “P”‘s of Nutrition Plan Most of the work happens here. Pick the framework you’re following (Paleo, Keto, Vegan, etc.) Select the foods from the framework for each macronutrient (Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat) Conceptualize the meals – put the foods together to make balanced meals Repeat for every meal you’re tackling. (In the beginning, repeating meals a number of times throughout the week makes it much easier!) Purchase Just as it sounds — buy the food you planned Prepare Cook it and enjoy!

In this episode we discuss recovery.  Whether it’s from injury or strain or simply recovering from an intense workout.  We unpack several myths and beliefs that are now disproven by scientific evidence, and how we should think about recovery now. Join us as we explore [intentional] recovery!

A common question new clients have, yet rarely ask.  Whether you haven’t trained in a while or never set foot in a gym, you don’t want to stick out as the “new guy”, yet you feel embarrassed asking some of these questions.  We got your back—the potentially embarrassing questions are asked for you, with helpful answers.

Last week we discussed the potential gains in weight loss and fitness performance with adjusting your fuel*.  This week we’re going to get real with nutrition: what should I be eating?  What are some practical tools for knowing portion size and how often I should plan my meals? *As we dive into nutrition, we’d first like to put out the disclaimer, the views expressed in this episode are representative of dietary considerations Precision staff and other clients in our gym have made.  Before you make any significant changes to your diet, we advise you consult with your primary care physician.

Today we’re joined by one of our athletes, Greg Rabus, to discuss nutrition.  Greg has seen dramatic improvement in both BMI and fitness performance by adhering to a nutritional framework that allowed him to continue to enjoy food, however better fuel his body with real food.  We hope you find the information* shared on this podcast valuable as you assess your own weight loss and/or performance goals. *As we dive into nutrition, we’d first like to put out the disclaimer, the views expressed in this episode are representative of dietary considerations Precision staff and other clients in our gym have made.  Before you make any significant changes to your diet, we advise you consult with your primary care physician.

In this first episode we explore the launching point of Precision Training and the passions from which it was born.  Founder & Lead Trainer Wade Merrill talks about his 12 years of personal training in Schaumburg, working for other gyms, and the gaps he’s experienced between classes and training modalities.