Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD You can learn everything on your own… right? In other words, between books and free online articles and videos, what’s the point of working with a health coach? Well, there’s a few points… A health coach offers unique knowledge and insights that can help you in ways you can’t necessarily get on your own. They fill in the nutritional and exercise gaps you may overlook, make sure you’re adhering to your intentions, and suggest solutions (and moral support) when you hit inevitable obstacles. In fact, hiring a health coach may be one of the best decisions you c ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD A personalized fitness and nutrition program is the antidote to one-size-fits-all, generic advice. If you’re tired of trying programs that just don’t fit with your lifestyle or preferences, a personalized program may be what you need to get—and stay—on track. We’ll explore what a personalized coaching program includes, as well as the many health and wellness benefits you can enjoy when you follow one. What does it mean to have a personalized coaching program? In a personalized coaching program, you work with a health coach who tailors a plan to fit your uni ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD From hitting a wall with your workouts to stalled weight loss, plateaus can occur at any stage. But all that hard work hasn’t been for nothing. Plateaus, although frustrating, can be useful. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what causes them, how to push through, and when to consider embracing the plateau and shifting into maintenance mode. What is a plateau in fitness? A plateau refers to a period of time where you feel like you’re no longer making progress. For anyone who’s been actively pursuing fitness for a while, you know the signs: maybe y ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD You can learn everything on your own… right? In other words, between books and free online articles and videos, what’s the point of working with a health coach? Well, there’s a few points… A health coach offers unique knowledge and insights that can help you in ways you can’t necessarily get on your own. They fill in the nutritional and exercise gaps you may overlook, make sure you’re adhering to your intentions, and suggest solutions (and moral support) when you hit inevitable obstacles. In fact, hiring a health coach may be one of the best decisions you c ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD There are so many ways to track your nutritional intake. It can seem overwhelming to pick an (accurate) method that works for you. That’s why we’ve developed the hand portion method. It simplifies nutrition tracking in a way that’s accessible to anyone—and can suport any of your health and fitness goals. A breakdown: The Hand Portion Method Precision Nutrition’s hand portion method offers an easy solution to tracking your macros, allowing you to manage your food intake without weighing, measuring, or counting calories. The method is simple: Estimate portion ..read more

None of us is getting any younger. Take it from someone who’s old: You don’t want to reach the Age of Senior Discounts with regrets about all the things you didn’t do to prepare your body and mind. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do, at any age. In the following article, we’ll cover the best practices for aging well—preserving longevity, quality of life, and healthspan. They include: The very short list of things you should avoid. The much more detailed list of what you can do to get the most out of the time you have. The most impactful way to combine a healthy life with a happy life. Som ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD “Cargo pants are back.” This was the news that Brian St. Pierre, PN’s director of nutrition, broke when we met. (St. Pierre, a father, found this out via his 12-year-old daughter.) Why does this matter? Apparently, a certain type of exercise is running a parallel cycle: An old trend resurfacing as a new “it” thing. Cardio’s back, baby. Specifically, zone 2 cardio—also known as steady state cardio, low intensity steady state cardio (LISS), or what your treadmill may call the “fat burning zone” (more on this term later). When I got into the fitness industry o ..read more

Angela Fitch’s family history of obesity caught up to her at age 40, when she was pregnant with her first child. As a physician and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Fitch knew the lifestyle levers to pull—and she had the financial means to yank them hard. After giving birth, she lifted weights with a trainer twice a week. She sweated through one Peloton workout after another and tracked her food intake on MyFitnessPal. Nevertheless, for the next decade, Dr. Fitch lost (and regained) the same five to ten pounds. Her blood pressure crept upward. Then came a sleep apnea diagnosis. As her 50th bir ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Calorie manipulation—whether to lose weight or gain muscle—seems simple. After all, it’s just math… right? Sort of. But it’s tricky. Your body is a complex machine. In order to determine how many calories your body needs to achieve your goals, you need to first understand how your body burns (and stores) calories. Want to find out more about what your body does with calories? Keep reading. What’s the average necessary daily calorie intake? The concept of a calorie is grounded in tangible science: One calorie equals the energy needed to raise the temper ..read more

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Not all foods fit into neat macro categories. Meeting your macro goals can seem simple on paper or on an orderly spreadsheet, but in real life, it can sometimes feel more like a child’s finger painting. Finding foods that align perfectly with your macro targets can be challenging, making the task of accurately tracking your intake feel impossible. While there are many apps that can help you track the nutritional breakdown of each food you eat, using an app doesn’t work for everyone. For those trying to track macros without the assistance of an app in your b ..read more