Episode 28: Dr. Peter Fitschen- What Is An Adaptive Metabolism?

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen.  Peter has a PhD in Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry. He has been apart of many peer-review papers. He is also a competitive natural bodybuilder and the co-owner of Fit Body Physique. 

In this episode we discuss:

-His fitness background.
-What he has learned working with Cliff Wilson and Layne Norton.
-Why the offseason is more important than contest prep.
-Focus on beating yourself. 
-What his offseason looks like. 
-Tips for gaining weight when your calories are high. 
-What he means when he says he has an adaptive metabolism.
-What is metabolic adaptation. 
-Does he cut food or add more activity when a client's fat loss plateaus. 
-One life lesson bodybuilding has taught him.


Where to find Peter:

Instagram: @fitbodyphysique
Website: http://www.fitbodyphysique.com/