Episode 249 - Strength & Nutrition Coach Eli Coffey

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coach Eli Coffey and introduce Eli and Chewy's new strength and hypertrophy training program for Jiu-Jitsu athletes called "Swole & Roll." Eli is a WBFF Pro Muscle Model, holds state and national bench press records, and is a black belt in Japanese Jujitsu. On this episode, Eli discusses his start in martial arts and how an injury during martial arts competition led him to strength training and body building. Eli discusses how severe arthritis in his shoulders forced him to adjust his weight-lifting, how to get the most out of training when you are injured, how to adjust your diet for weight loss, why strength training is the basis for fat loss, how much protein you should consume for your body, Eli's first bodybuilding show, the importance of having a coach, what to eat before and after training, and the introduction of Eli and Chewy's new "Swoll & Roll" strength training program for BJJ.  The live Q&A Starts at 1:06:00 and includes: Impact of resistance training for injury prevention. How to maintain flexibility for rolling and still maintain strength. How can you train "isometric tension" for BJJ? Are there specific exercises for "Guard Players" on the "Swole & Roll" program? Is working out two days per week still beneficial? Will the "Swoll & Roll" program create more muscle balance throughout the body? Does the "Swole & Roll" program have videos? What equipment do you need for the "Swoll & Roll" program? Is there benefit to removing coffee from your diet? Does it matter when you eat after exercise? You can follow Eli on instagram @elicoffey_ and reach out for additional information at [email protected] You can pick up the "Swole & Roll" program at the special launch discount price (until March 31st, 2023) and also be entered for a chance to fly out and train with Eli and Chewy. Get the program here: https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/Swole Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast