In this episode of the Grow Your Nutrition Business podcast, host Nicole Aucoin is joined by Athena Perez to discuss the critical role of support systems for larger body athletes in fitness and nutrition coaching. Athena shares her personal journey through CrossFit, her weight loss experience, and becoming a CrossFit affiliate owner. The discussion highlights her course designed to help coaches address not only physical and nutritional needs but also the importance of emotional support. They explore the challenges athletes face, such as the strain on personal relationships when health priorities shift, and emphasize the need for coaches to guide clients in building and navigating these support systems. Athena also announces upcoming events and seminars to train coaches on working with this demographic more effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
Importance of support systems for larger body athletes in fitness and nutrition coaching
Athena’s transformative journey through CrossFit and weight loss
Becoming a CrossFit affiliate owner and its impact on her coaching approach
Creation of a course to help coaches serve larger body athletes
Addressing physical, nutritional, and emotional support in coaching
Challenges of support systems, including personal relationship dynamics
The effect of health priorities on relationships, such as increased divorce rates
Upcoming events and seminars focused on training coaches to work with larger body athletes
Are you looking to work with larger body athletes?
Working With Larger Bodies Seminar At CrossFit HSN On November 9th
Are you ready to unlock a new level of coaching? The Working with Larger Bodies Seminar is your key to understanding and supporting larger-bodied athletes in a meaningful way.
This course goes beyond basic training, diving deep into movement adaptations, language, and mindset to help you build trust and confidence with athletes who have obesity. From addressing equipment challenges to breaking down barriers of self-consciousness and anxiety, this seminar will provide practical strategies to create a welcoming and empowering environment for everyone. Ready to elevate your coaching?
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Healthy Steps Nutrition is hosting a FREE Healthcare Professional Brunch and Learn following the seminar on Sunday, November 10th, from 10 - 1 PM.
This free event aims to bring together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, gym owners, and coaches to bridge the gap between sickness and health.
In This Webinar Recording You Will Learn:
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How to find a great fit to run your nutrition coaching program
How to integrate nutrition into your gym
How to increase buy-in with your existing members
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