Dr. A’Naja Newsome, aka Coach Doc, hands over the hosting duties to Dr. Jess Beal for this episode and sits in the guest seat. The recent rebranding and launch of Optimize Strength marks a new chapter for A’Naja as she makes strides to change the narrative about what it means to be strong in the gym and in life. In this episode she tells listeners the gritty details about the new name, her fitness and nutrition coaching philosophy, and the success she has had in the recent years with helping athletes reach their potential. Jess Beal (@jessb_rx) hosts this episode and asks the tough questions that you want to know about all things Optimize Strength.
THE GRITTY DETAILS
- Nutrition coaching is not synonymous with constant dieting and weight loss. Optimizing strength means making changes in food quality, nutrition habits, and understanding how fuel works to improve strength.
- Training is more than reps and sets and PRs. Athletes must learn to be present and evaluate their success based on technique, consistency, and mental skills required to overcome adversity in training.
- We are all beginners at something and some point. Embracing the steps it takes to rebuild is an important skill for life and in sport performance. Even elite athletes have an area of weakness that they are addressing on their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- The Social Determinants of Health Theory
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