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Ryan Rapaport interviews Eric Peña, a performance nutrition coach specializing in combat sports. They discuss Eric's journey into nutrition, the importance of tailored nutrition plans for athletes, safe weight cutting strategies, hydration's role in performance, and the challenges of running a nutrition coaching business. Eric emphasizes the need for understanding individual athlete demands and shares insights on how to measure success beyond just making weight. He also offers advice for aspiring nutrition coaches and provides ways for athletes to connect with him for personalized nutrition guidance.Follow Eric on Instagram @pena.performance Takeaways・Eric Peña's journey into performance nutrition began with wrestling.・Tailoring nutrition plans is crucial for each athlete's unique needs.・Weight cutting should be approached with safety and preparation in mind.・Hydration plays a significant role in athletic performance.・Staying updated with nutrition research is essential for effective coaching.・Balancing business demands with personalized attention is challenging but necessary.・Marketing nutrition services requires timing and understanding athlete needs.・Success in nutrition coaching is measured by long-term lifestyle changes.・Understanding the mental and physical demands of athletes is key for coaches.・Aspiring nutrition coaches should focus on listening and understanding their clients.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Performance Nutrition in Combat Sports02:11 Tailoring Nutrition Plans for Athletes04:30 Safe Weight Cutting Strategies06:45 The Importance of Hydration07:56 Staying Updated with Nutrition Research08:52 Balancing Business and Personalized Attention10:07 Marketing Challenges in Nutrition Coaching10:14 Measuring Success Beyond Weight12:02 Advice for Aspiring Nutrition Coaches14:19 Connecting with EricHOW AM I DOING?Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below.Fight Capital is now available on all of these platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotify@FightCapitalGlobal on Youtube Fight Capital on LinkedIn@fightcap on XSubscribe for free on Substack@fightcapitalglobal on InstagramSign up for your favorite platforms to get a first look at content as I embark on a journey into the world of combat sports and its thriving business. #CombatSports #ufc #sports #business #podcast #weightcutting #mma
