Description

In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview personal trainer and fitness consultant, Nick Bates, CPT,  owner of Balance Fitness and we discuss:

• How to begin a strength training program and what movements to pair together
• How to structure a program to include the number of sets, reps, recovery time in between sets, and how to increase weight per set
• Understanding the Principle of Progressive Overload and when to increase weights to see muscle gain
• Nutrition guidelines for muscle gain after bariatric surgery

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How to contact Nick Bates, CPT to learn more about his services:
Instagram: @balancefitnessofficial and @n_bates30
Email: nickbates3047@yahoo.com

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