Author: Dr. Darian Parker
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Dr. Clayton Skaggs is the founder and CEO of the Central Institute for Human Performance and the founder of the Karel Lewit Clinic and Curious Gap Labs. In addition to his clinical career, Skaggs has been on post-doctoral and research faculties of eight national and international universities including leading a National Institute of Health (NIH)…
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Dr. Erin Nitschke, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE Health Coach, ACE-CPT, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, Pn1, FNMS, and DSWI Master Health Coach, is a seasoned college professor in health and human performance. She is a nationally recognized presenter, industry writer for IDEA, NFPT, Fitness Education Online, and Youate.com, and an active member of the ACE…
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Andres Ayesta is a Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, and founder of Planos Nutrition, where he helps men over 30 and busy professionals lose fat, improve energy, and build sustainable habits without restrictive diets or gimmicks. With over 12 years of experience and features in outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Men’s Health, Andres combines science-based strategies…
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In this conversation, Dr. Darian Parker shares essential insights on building a successful online personal training business. He emphasizes the importance of having in-person training experience before transitioning to online formats. Dr. Parker discusses various online training formats, the significance of defining a unique point of view, and the critical need for building trust and…
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Jen Gerasimas has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She began her journey as a registered nurse before transitioning into teaching group exercise, then personal training. She worked in several different gym settings, including managing at a high-end fitness club. Over 8 years ago, Jen left the gym world to…
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In this episode, fitness professional, Kayla Johnson, delves into an unconventional and vital conversation about GLP-1 peptides, not just in the context of weight loss but also focusing on their role in perimenopause. Kayla Johnson is a nationally recognized fitness expert, entrepreneur, and passionate women’s wellness advocate with over 30 years of experience in the…
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In this episode, Dr. Parker chats with Kira Shishkin, CEO of informed, about the importance of reliable information in an age of misinformation and information overload. Kira traces the history of news media, examining how it became both overwhelming and unreliable. He emphasizes how modern news media hijacks readers’ attention and holds it hostage against their…
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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Darian Parker speaks with Dr. Alexander Hutchison, author of An Unfair Advantage: In Sports the Body Matters, to explore one of the most contentious debates in modern athletics: the participation of trans women in women’s sports. The conversation dives deep into the biological differences between men and women, the role…
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In this eye-opening episode of The Far Side of Fitness, Dr. Darian Parker chats with Dr. Elliot Justin, an Emergency Medicine (EM) specialist and healthcare technology consultant in erectile neuromodulation, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dr. Justin explores the emerging science of erectile fitness—a vital yet often overlooked indicator of men’s overall health. Far beyond the…
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In this episode, the founders of Mobius, Caroline, and Julia, discuss their innovative approach to making fitness more inclusive and accessible by integrating it with non-fitness businesses and community events. They share their mission to bring fitness into spaces where it’s not traditionally found and highlight their efforts to support local businesses and fitness professionals.…
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