What fuels athletes like Rich Froning, Annie Thorisdottir, and Mattie Rogers? Hint: It’s nutrition, backed by science. In under five years, Nick Shaw built Renaissance Periodization from an upstart seller of diet templates into a nutrition empire. He joins us to talk nutrition myths, information fatigue, and the truth about carbs.
In this episode of The BarBend Podcast, guest Nick Shaw and host David Thomas Tao discuss:
- Is RP a “tech” company? (3:10)
- The early days of RP and the problems Nick sought out to address (5:58)
- What is the background on the name “Renaissance Periodization”? (10:30)
- Building relationships with athletes like Chad Wesley Smith, Rich Froning, and more (13:50)
- Word-of-mouth success and growing beyond Paleo and the “diet of the day” (16:40)
- The moment Rich Froning decided to get his nutrition in check (18:10)
- Blending the science of nutrition with the art of coaching (21:50)
- Fighting information fatigue (24:00)
- The truth about carbs (27:15)
- Which sport is the most difficult to program for? (29:30)
Relevant links and further reading:
- Follow Nick Shaw on Instagram
- Check out our video with Nick discussing Rich Froning’s diet
