The Food Medic

S9 E2: Creating healthy habits for busy people with David Birtwistle

The Food Medic

Show Notes

This week I'm joined by David Birtwistle, a renowned online fitness and nutrition coach.He’s the founder and head coach of the personal online coaching company Endeavour Life, helping to integrate sustainable healthy habits into busy lives. And for those who don't know, he's also my boyfriend.David completed his undergraduate in Strength & Conditioning Science at London’s St Mary’s University and since then has been working in the industry for over a decade, as an in-person coach and subsequently moving online to create his 6-figure online coaching company.Find more about David on Instagram @David.Birtwistle & check out his resources and coaching services at: https://linktr.ee/david.birtwistleIn this episode: New Year resolutions and common mistakes when goal setting

What David has learned from coaching clients for over 10 years

Healthy behaviours to prioritise when short on time

Overrated health trends and products

Advice for people joining the gym (or returning) in January

The importance of rest days

Overcoming the challenges of personal training online

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