Episode 149: Nick Shaw - Renaissance Periodization

This episodes guest is Nick Shaw from Renaissance Periodization. Nick is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, a training and diet services company for world-class athletes. Nick is also a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder and has had the opportunity to work with numerous national level physique athletes as well as world class strength athletes. Nick holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan in Sport Management. Nick currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and two kids. On this episode Nick and I discuss: Nicks background Why Nick decided to start RP Who are RP's main clientele Nick shares with us some of the challanges of starting and running a business Nick shares with us his biggest influences  Nick discusses the nutritional hierachies that RP has developed for both body composition and health goals and the why behind the differences between both hierarchies Nick gives us his thoughts on Female Fat Loss Nick and I discuss muscle gaining rates - what is realistic?  Nick and I discuss how many extra calories you really need to eat to gain weight  Nick talks about how important it is to make sure you have balance between work, training, and family in the marco scheme Nick tells us about the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career Nick gives us his top advice and resources And if Nick could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode with Nick guys, and I hope you really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Sponsors: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com Patreon