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February 4, 2019 44 mins

Episode #49 is here!  Featuring co-founder of Lockhart & Leith Nutrition, Dan Leith, your hosts Macgregor McNair and Phil Daru dive deep into the world of nutrition and weight cutting for elite MMA fighters.

Dan Leith is responsible for the nutrition and weight cutting process for countless UFC fighters and celebrities including UFC "champ champ" Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold, Cody Garbrandt, Uriah Faber, Michael Chiesa, as well as pop icon Demi Lovato.

In a very short amount of time, George Lockhart and Dan Leith have built the world's premier nutrition coaching business, which amazingly serves OVER HALF THE UFC'S FIGHTER ROSTER!

Some of the topics discussed:

* Dan's background and career path

* Dan's experience working with Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez and most of the fighters from American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

* Dan's experience working with Demi Lovato

* Dealing with eating disorders

* Paradigm shifts within the industry

* Lockhart & Leith coaches certification program

* Insight on the inner workings of the Lockhart & Leith business

Check out the Fight Strength Podcast on YouTube!!!  Watch the video recording of this episode on Phil Daru's YouTube Channel!

Follow the show, Phil, and Mac on social media at:

Twitter: @DaruStrong

Facebook: Phil Daru & The Unknown Strength

& Lockhart & Leith

Instagram: @DaruStrong & @unknownstrength

& @d.leith

& @fightscienceinstitute

 

Online:  www.darustrong.com

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www.fightscienceinstitute.com

www.lockhartandleith.com

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