Ryan Nosak, MS, CSCS
We talk about the union of healthcare and personal training in many episodes but have yet to had a coach or trainer on the show. Well, that changes with Ryan Nosak who was formerly a strength and conditioning coach for many D1 collegiate programs until recently deciding to start his own coaching company RyNo Strength! A former overweight child, Ryan is incredibly passionate about helping others better their lives through exercise and nutrition as he did or himself.
In this episode we dive into topics relating to his history as a coach and his approach to clients. We talk setting goals, talking to clients, and exercise selection among other topics! Near the end of the podcast we talk about the union between personal training/coaching and healthcare and what Ryan thinks about creating a better team approach to the health of our populace.
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Show Notes
(00:00 – 10:00) – Introductions
Question 1 : Why did you decide to pursue strength training and coaching/training as a career?
Question 2: What does preventive medicine mean to you?
(10:00 – 23:10) – Personal Training and Preventive Medicine
Question 3: You are a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), what is the difference between strength training and conditioning?
Question 4: If you have to do a lot of muscle does this mean that you don’t have to do any conditioning work?
Question 5: Do you think there are any differences between people who look at training as a way to burn calories vs. people who look at training to better their lives when it comes to overall health?
Question 6: Are there any particular methods or strategies for getting people to start exercising?
Question 7: For those that are hesitant to start or continue, how do
you get them to keep going or keep them bought into the process?
(16:20 – 33:20) – Exercise Selection
Question 8: What exercises are you telling people to do if they are on a time crunch, what are the most effective exercises?
Question 9: Are trainers and coaches aware of physical activity guidelines set by the evidence or do they set up their own goals for clients?
Question 10: When it comes to CoVID-19 what exercises do you recommend to people who may not be able to come into a gym and have to train at home?
Question 11: What are your thoughts on trainers that push their clients to exhaustion with the idea that exhaustion is required to achieve a “good workout?”
Question 12: Have you noticed a difference in guidance and coaching required between athletes and those who are not athletes?
(33:20 – 40:40) – The Intersection of Healthcare and Training
Question 13: What do you think about the gap between healthcare providers and personal trainers and how do you think this gap can be bridged?
Question 14: Are there any questions you would have for a physician in a primary care role in how they approach patients and in their thought process?
(40:40 – 18:20) – Wrapping it Up
Question 8: If you’re waiting for your coffee at Starbucks and someone asks you “How do I get healthy?” What do you tell them in 2 minutes?
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