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Как Ольга Будник провалила стартап, закончила Precision Nutrition и создала Happy Diet
Ольга Будник не сидит без дела: похудела на 12 кг, закончила курс нутрициолога в крутейшей компании Presicion Nutrition, живет в Праге, учится на Clinical Nutrition в Шотландии, создала курс Happy Diet. И это все при том, что в здоровое питание она пришла после системного инжиниринга в МФТИ и работы с Российской венчурной компанией (РВК).
Зожник расспросил Ольгу о современном образовании в сфере нутрициологии, правильном питании, ее курсе, построенным по методикам Precision Nutrition и о том, как она ко всему этому пришла и куда будет двигаться дальше.
Мы в Зожнике очень уважаем компанию Precision Nutrition – в том числе за фантастически крутую визуализацию ЗОЖ по науке. Вот пример их работы по инфографике:
Одна из множества картинок – о более и менее предпочтительных источниках белка из статьи “Здоровое питание на ходу: что есть на работе, в путешествии, на улице и в фудкорте” – перевод Зожника с сайта Precision Nutrition.
Как сделать из сендвича с курицей здоровый перекус – инфографика от Precision Nutrition.
Как вообще возникла идея вдруг пойти учиться в Precision Nutrition?
Я стала много готовить дома, глубже изучать матчасть. Мне кажется, у многих хаос в голове по поводу еды. Информации столько, она так противоречива, что проще скатиться в ересь или вообще забить на попытки начать нормально питаться.
В моей голове тоже был хаос. Хорошо помню этот момент. Однажды во время утренней гимнастики мне упала в голову мысль: надо пройти нормальный системный курс по питанию, на научной основе. Начала такой искать и нашла в канадской Precision Nutrition.
До Precision Nutrition у меня был еще один курс, Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition в британском Brentwood Open College. Я его закончила, но это было не то, что я ожидала. Основной контент — из конца 90-х, когда создавался большой пласт рекомендаций. Пищевые пирамиды, порции в чашках, таблицы калорий по сегментам — прямо классика.
Я договорилась с собой, что если пройду Brentwood и не растеряю энтузиазм, то возьму более серьезный и дорогой курс. Закончила и начала курс в Precision Nutrition.
Насколько сложно было поступить туда учиться и какие вообще условия? Как долго и насколько сложно учиться?
У Precision Nutrition нет вступительных испытаний. Курс рассчитан на год в спокойном режиме. Учебные материалы сделаны круто. Есть онлайн и бумажные учебники, которые Precision Nutrition тебе высылает.
Материал делится на 3 части. Небольшая вступительная часть — про “самокоучинг”, как учиться, чтобы пройти курс до конца. Видимо, кто-то ее проскочил. Я видела ребят, которые подписались на курс в 2014 году и до сих пор не закончили.
Вторая часть, самая объемная — основы биохимии, цитологии, физиологии, нутрициологии. Всё это компактно, доходчиво, системно. Но сложно. У нас ребята в учебном сообществе стонали — мол, зачем мне типы клеточного транспорта!
Третья часть, примерно треть курса — основы методики Precision Nutrition и основы коучинга.
Команда Precision Nutrition — настоящие гики. У них здоровый научный подход к теме, много сотрудников с PhD. Очень сильная сторона — акцент на коучинг и своя методика. Они постоянно ее развивают.
Конечно, люди знают, что овощи полезны, а шоколадки натощак — не очень. Но как помочь себе и тем более другому человеку действительно что-то поменять? Precision Nutrition учит, как помогать менять пищевые привычки, а не только информировать.
Было сложно?
Да, я была “включена в розетку” каждый день с 6 до 22. Тогда я поняла, что значит здоровая еда, как много энергии она дает. Большая загрузка на физтехе, рабочие проекты, спорт каждый день.
Но я занималась Precision Nutrition по несколько часов в день, очень нравилось. И в итоге закончила курс за два с небольшим месяца. Есть отличники, которые делают это быстрее. Наверное, они просто не встают из-за стола.
Если спрессовать все, что ты изучала в максимально ёмкую и короткую фразу – что самое важное в здоровом питании?
Разнообразие, умеренность, осознанность и радость от процесса.
Какова доля психологии и реальных знаний / логики в вопросах питания на твой взгляд?
Культура и привычки важнее, чем любая наука по поводу еды. Подумай сам, человек — первое животное, которое вдруг разучилось есть. Теперь для решения этого вопроса нам надо послушать мнения ученых и нутрициологов.
Вот ты знал, что у волков есть специализация по дичи? Они охотятся только на “своих” животных. Например, только на один вид косуль. Стая знает все про этих косуль — как их вычислять, загонять, ловить, разделывать. Когда волчонок растет, его посвящают в традиции. Он не слоняется, размышляя, что бы ему съесть.
У людей традиции рациона и рецепты тоже передавались в семье. Они были связаны с особенностями местности, сезонами. Но однажды медиа и реклама стали сильнее культуры. И ориентиры сбились.
Каковы самые типичные ошибки людей в питании? Что самое простое (и что самое важное) можно изменить, чтобы улучшить продолжительность и качество жизни?
Обожаю Майкла Поллана и его знаменитую фразу: eat food, not so much, mostly plants. По сути, этого достаточно. Ешьте цельные продукты, не очень много, больше растительных (но не только их). У современного горожанина часто проблемы по каждому пункту.
Как у тебя возникла идея написать свой курс – Happy Diet? Чем он отличается от других курсов по нутрициологии?
Я поняла, что если буду консультировать, мне придется постоянно повторять одно и то же.
И решила оформить информацию в инструкции. Получился курс “Happy Diet. Еда для счастливой жизни”, который можно проходить самостоятельно. Хотя мне нравится отвечать на вопросы и я постоянно прошу их задавать. Я же знаю, что вопросы есть всегда.
Курс отличается тем, что основан на методике Precision Nutrition. Это работа через поведенческую психологию и мягкий переход в новый режим. Никаких “соберись, тряпка” и “гоу в новую жизнь с понедельника”.
Precision Nutrition раскладывает здоровый образ жизни на набор практик, которые нужно освоить. Каждую практику — на простые действия, которые легко превратить в привычку. Я выделила основные привычки, что позволяют разобраться с количеством и качеством еды, наладить связь с телом и усилить осознанность. Они легли в основу курса Happy Diet.
Курс Happy Diet рассчитан на 8 недель и начать его можно бесплатно. Он создан в виде понедельного квеста, всего из 88 уроков. Для того, чтобы перейти к каждому следующему разделу, надо освоить предыдущий. “Слона надо есть по частям” (с).
На официальном сайте курса wellbelab.com Ольга предлагает начать его бесплатно, и обещает вернуть деньги, если он не понравится.
Одна неделя — одно новое действие, фокус только на нем. Например, следить за количеством нежирного белка в течение дня.
Вторая неделя — добавляется еще одно действие. Так постепенно образ жизни обретает систему и рамки. И человеку комфортно их придерживаться.
Вот так выглядит разложенная по неделям программа курса (с расшифровкой некоторых недель):
Резкая смена режима дается сложно. Мозг попадает в ситуацию, когда ему приходится внезапно перестраивать процессы для поддержания гомеостаза, баланса в теле. Ему проще саботировать и заставить вас вернуть все, как было.
Если вы меняете режим постепенно, мозг мягко перестроится, закрепит новые привычки и станет вашим союзником.
Встретила в новой книге Пелевина такую фразу: “Ни одной сложной вещи не существует целиком и сразу. Что-то простое уходит из поля нашего внимания, и что-то простое приходит на смену“.
Вот именно так работает мой курс.
Кстати, про книги – что порекомендуешь почитать о ЗОЖ, питании?
Ты упоминала, что твой курс основан на методиках Precision Nutrition – как вообще они относятся к этому? Надо ли с ними договариваться об авторских правах?
Наоборот – относятся прекрасно! Я имею право работать по методике Precision Nutrition как сертифицированный консультант. Более того, они подчеркивают, что пока мы только начинаем работать с людьми, лучше придерживаться именно их подхода. Все-таки они отработали его на сотне тысяч клиентов и смогли проверить основные гипотезы на больших данных.
Сколько людей уже прошло твой курс и кто эти люди?
Пока это мои знакомые, около 15 человек. Я каждый раз радуюсь, когда получаю хорошие отзывы и результаты.
Оказалось, что результаты других людей дают мне самой огромное количество энергии. Хочется, чтобы таких людей было больше и у них было больше классных результатов.
Wellbe Lab — это сейчас твой основной проект? Какие у тебя планы по его развитию?
Пока нет. Проект в самом начале пути, и у меня на него планы. Я хотела бы делать то, что умею — перерабатывать информацию и превращать ее в рекомендации к действию.
Мне нравится идея сообщества, которому интересны свежие научные исследования по теме healthspan — продление активной жизни. Но без перекосов в фарму и сектантство. Нравится формат, который развивает Ронда Патрик.
Кадр из интервью у Джо Рогана – доктор Ронда Патрик – кандидат биомедицинских наук Центра науки здоровья при университете Теннеси.
Как тебе самой удалось скинуть 12 кг и сохранить результат – что ты делала? Какие ошибки совершала?
Изменила образ жизни – это основа. Люди обычно хотят изменить тело. И вдруг понимают, что для этого придется менять стиль жизни. А под это они не подписывались.
Лучше сразу договориться с собой: я меняю образ жизни. Спокойно, медленно. Все остальное — нормальный вес, энергия, искорки в глазах — придет как следствие.
В моем случае новым образом жизни стали простая еда, цельные продукты с минимальной промышленной обработкой (на 95%), много овощей и более сбалансированный рацион, учет циркадных ритмов, хороший сон и спорт каждый день. Утром я делаю небольшую балетную гимнастику, пару раз в неделю играю в спортивный бадминтон и стараюсь чаще ходить пешком быстрым шагом. Прага — идеальный город для прогулок.
Я не воспринимаю эксперименты на пути как ошибки. Это опыт, который показывает, что мне подходит, а что нет. Например, мне не подошел режим с большим количеством животного белка. Хотя я почти каждый день ем животные продукты.
Расскажи подробнее: пример дневного рациона + какие добавки ты принимаешь сама? За чем именно следишь в своем рационе?
Добавки — омега-3 (2 г в день) и йодированная соль (умеренно). Пока есть возможность ловлю солнце, но с октября добавлю витамин D.
Рацион простой по форме, но очень разнообразный. Поэтому я пока почти не принимаю добавок. Ем уже, скорее, интуитивно.
Каждый день – белок (яйца, разные виды фасоли, рыба, печень, курица, греческий йогурт итд).
Каждый день – разноцветные сезонные овощи. За цветами слежу внимательно, чтобы были все основные группы.
Полезные жиры из орехов и оливкового масла.
Сложные углеводы — в основном, из цельных круп, иногда — фрукты и сухофрукты. В моем регулярном рационе очень много разных цельных растительных продуктов.
В тарелке это превращается например в салат с фасолью. Или куриную печень с овощами. Или в греческий йогурт с орехами и фруктами. Или в быстрый суп с ведерком овощей. Или в пасту с тунцом и овощами. Заранее редко планирую. Зато в холодильнике и в шкафу всегда есть что-нибудь вкусное.
Как вообще так случилось, что твоя судьба привела тебя в тему ЗОЖ и нутрициологии? Ведь обычно в сфере IT и инженерии, в которой ты освоилась до этого, всегда много работы и денег?
Думаю, это склад характера. Неутолимое любопытство по поводу того, как все устроено. Оно движет и журналистами, и учеными. Я обожаю учиться, умею перерабатывать большие объемы информации. А человеческое тело и в целом науки о жизни — удивительный мир.
Кстати, я уверена, что самый простой способ полюбить свое тело и принять его целиком — начать изучать физиологию.
Тема ЗОЖ всегда была где-то рядом. В 2006 году я вела блог с советами про еду — первые попытки в онлайн-журналистике.
В 2011 году мы с партнером запустили Greenhunter, гид по экологичному потреблению — кафе, магазины, рынки, товары в десятках городов мира. Он собрал аудиторию, начал приносить доход. А потом пал жертвой корпоративного конфликта. Разработчики удалили всю базу с серверов.
Тогда же я как пиарщик работала с экологической темой. И в 2014-м попала в РВК, им нужен был PR по теме чистых технологий. Я перешла в PR науки и технологий и постепенно вырастила свою практику. Отсюда МФТИ – это же Хогвартс для технарей. Была возможность пройти магистратуру по системному инжинирингу, и я ей воспользовалась. В основном все онлайн, раз в квартал я провожу пару недель в Долгопрудном.
Что привело тебя в Прагу? И как тебе жизнь в Европе по сравнению с Москвой?
В 2019 году я переехала к мужу в Прагу. Казалось, что ничего не поменяется. Я работаю удаленно, команда в разных городах. Но поменялось многое. Ритм жизни стал мягче, личного пространства и свободного времени больше, изменились приоритеты. Европа замедляет, настраивает на баланс. После Москвы это обескураживает, приходится учиться жить заново.
Кстати, твоя текущая учеба по Clinical Nutrition в университете Абердина в Шотландии – для чего это и каков вообще объем? Слово “clinical” звучит масштабно.
Это полноценная научная магистратура в шотландском университете Aberdeen. Когда закончу, смогу работать в Европе как нутрициолог в системе превентивной медицины. Это значит, я смогу рекомендовать человеку рацион под его задачи исходя из его клинической картины и разных маркеров, а не из общих рекомендаций. Настоящий здоровый биохакинг.
Обучение проходит онлайн, программа сложная.
В нынешнем темпе, два больших курса за семестр со средней загрузкой 30 часов в неделю, она займет года четыре. Я хочу закончить физтех и немного с ней ускориться.
Зожник желает неутомимой Ольге терпения и легкости на ее длинном пути! Ну и, конечно, умеренности и разнообразия!
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Read detailed reviews of the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification and see for yourself the kind of results our students get.
A deep understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results.
The PN Level 1 Certification will teach you all that, including the methodology we’ve tested, refined, and proven with over 100,000 coaching clients.
The experts that other
experts come to for help.
John Berardi PhD, CSCS, Co-Founder
Dr. Berardi (a.k.a. “JB”) is a co-founder of Precision Nutrition, which has become the world’s largest online nutrition coaching and certification company. He’s an advisor to Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, and was recently selected as one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world.
I’ve devoted my entire career to making health and fitness something that’s achievable and attainable for every type of person, from every walk of life.
Precision Nutrition advises organizations around the world, coaches elite athletes & sports teams, and has been featured in leading publications. There’s a reason over 2 million people come to our website for advice every single month.
“John Berardi is one of the top sports nutrition experts in the world. He concentrates on simple solutions that actually work. That’s why he’s a key part of our high-performance team.”
Paul Winsper NIKE SPORTS PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
“I was really looking to dial in and optimize my nutrition for performance and recovery. Precision Nutrition was a terrific resource to help me reach my goals.”
Hayley Wickenheiser FIVE-TIME OLYMPIC MEDALIST
PRO HOCKEY PLAYER
TEAM CANADA
“I have known JB for almost two decades. He has been – and continues to be – my ‘go-to guy’ for all things nutrition and change psychology; he has what all great teachers have: an ability to take complicated constructs, and communicate them in a way that makes sense to simple people like me.”
Stuart McMillan PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR / SPRINT COACH
Altis World
“Thanks, John, for making me bigger and stronger. You are the best thing that I’ve added to my training regimen.»
Georges St-Pierre UFC THREE-TIME WELTERWEIGHT CHAMP
Where else can you learn a
proven way to coach nutrition?
If you’re going to do nutrition with your clients, you want to do it right. But where should you start?
Should you go back to school?
It depends on your situation. If you have the time and money then it may be an option for you. Then again, most college nutrition classes are heavily focused on clinical dietetics (like what to feed hospital patients and how to prevent nutrition deficiencies). Important education for important work, but there’s almost zero emphasis on real-world coaching, and how to actually get your clients to follow your advice.
Should you learn from the internet and social media?
The internet is great, but we don’t recommend basing your entire knowledge base on the stuff you learn there. That’s because the internet is full of strong opinions backed by little-to-no data. It’s more likely you’ll leave feeling even more confused, rather than confident. (Plus, most people on the internet have only coached a couple of people—if any. We’ve coached over 100,000 clients.)
Nothing addresses the two biggest problems most professionals face every day:
Except the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification.
Why learn with Precision Nutrition?
Here are just a few reasons why we’re the obvious choice…
We’re the only nutrition certification company in the world that coaches its own clients every day (over 100,000 clients and counting). That means everything you’ll learn has been proven in the real world, with real people.
The #1 recommended nutrition coaching certification. Close to 1,000 health and fitness pros recently rated nearly a dozen well-known nutrition certification programs. The PN Certification is top-ranked across the board:
Science-backed and peer-reviewed. Our coaching method was recently validated in 3 peer-reviewed studies. This means everything you’ll learn is backed by science.
Bottom line: If you want to learn how to coach nutrition from the best in the field, you’ve come to the right place.
Life-changing results with Precision Nutrition.
Twice a year, we work with a select group of clients, coaching them using our proven nutrition
system for 12 months. This allows us to continually test and validate our methodology.
After helping over 100,000 clients get into their best shape ever, we’re confident
that you’ll be able to see the same type of results with everyone who comes to you for help.
We took the most cutting-edge research available anywhere, and put everything in the latest 4th Edition.
Get the latest science, the latest practice—the very best nutrition education anywhere.
Since we first launched the Precision Nutrition Certification, we’ve been recognized as the world’s most definitive source on the science of nutrition and the art of behavior-change coaching.
Indeed, over 2 million people passionate about fitness and nutrition visited our website last month. That’s enough to fill the Dallas Cowboy’s stadium 20 times over. Yet we’re never satisfied with yesterday’s success.
Nutrition science is dynamic, new discoveries are made almost daily. And that’s just on the research side. As we continue to coach clients (over 100,000 of them to date), we’re discovering new methods of helping them achieve real, lasting behavior change. That’s why we’re constantly updating the course curriculum.
Now in its Fourth Edition, the
Precision Nutrition Level 1
Certification has been
completely re-envisioned from
the ground up.
3 textbooks—in a beautiful box set—with the latest research in nutrition and behavior-change psychology.
The Level 1 Certification comes in three unit textbooks, beautifully packaged in a box set for easy reference. Unit 1 teaches you the unique and proven Precision Nutrition approach to coaching. Unit 2 teaches you the science of nutrition in an easy-to-understand format. And Unit 3 gives you a step-by-step process to apply everything you’ve learned, from coaching to business strategies, so you can get immediate results. Plus, it’s easy to carry from your house, to the car, to the gym—so you can study anywhere!
Animated videos, one for each textbook chapter, to boost your understanding and your retention.
Each video seminar corresponds with each textbook chapter. They’ll help you better learn the material… and better retain what you learned. Watch (and re-watch) whenever you like.
Check out 4 sample lectures by clicking any of the videos.
Over 40 assessment forms and questionnaires to help you better understand your clients’ needs, and unlock their potential.
Once you register, you’ll get immediate access to our premium nutrition coaching tools and forms, so you can get better results with your clients from Day 1.
Precision Nutrition Calculator, Professional Edition
Built specifically for our students, this is the most comprehensive calorie, portion, and macro calculator available anywhere. Simply enter your client’s details, goals, and eating preferences—and this tool will produce a beautiful, personalized eating guide within minutes. This pro version is full of advanced features and customization options—giving you the ability to coach at the highest level.
Online community of like-minded coaches and top experts.
You’ll learn alongside an extremely supportive group of health enthusiasts from around the world—including top strength coaches and personal trainers, world-class yoga instructors, doctors from a variety of disciplines, and more.
Connect daily with experienced coaches, fellow students, and even textbook authors. Ask questions, join optional study groups, troubleshoot specific coaching scenarios, and get advice whenever you need it.
How the certification program works.
Once you register, you can start right away with our online study strategy guide–and you’ll get your certification materials shipped to you, free of charge, anywhere in the world.
Get access to more than 40 coaching tools we use with our own clients.
Once you receive your course textbooks and materials, you’ll find all the forms, questionnaires, and assessment tools we use at PN. They’re yours to use with your clients.
Our mobile and desktop coaching platform works in conjunction with your textbooks.
Here’s what your home page will look like, complete with lessons, videos, and exams for each chapter. Notice that you can access everything from whichever device you prefer.
Stay accountable and on-track with our simple 3-step process for each chapter:
Step 1: Watch the chapter video, read the chapter text, and answer the study guide questions.
Step 2: Practice and play with what you’ve learned with real-world case studies, taken from our original client data.
Step 3: Take the short end-of-chapter exam at your convenience.
Become PN1 certified.
By the end of the course, you’ll have written 20 short, 10-question exams, for a total of 200 questions. Get at least 150 of the questions correct (75%) to earn your PN1 credentials. We’ll send your official certificate immediately after you pass.
Most of our students pass on the first try. But just in case you don’t, you’ll still have 5 more tries at the exam. And of course, we’re here to help you along the way if you need it.
Get your business listed on the PN website.
Once you’re certified, you can provide your business and contact information to be listed on our site. That way local people interested in PN-approved help can easily find you.
The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification qualifies for continuing education credits with the following organizations worldwide, including the following:
You may also count your PN Certification towards credit at select colleges and universities in the US. (See the FAQ at the bottom of this page for more details.)
PN Level 1 graduates in the US and Canada may be eligible to apply for professional liability insurance through Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO).
Is getting a nutrition certification worth it?
The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is trusted
by elite health and fitness professionals worldwide.
The Level 1 Certification allows you to immediately affect positive changes in the lives of your clients. One of the things I absolutely love is the focus on the big things first — the behavioral modifications, and the quick fixes that can yield dramatically improved results.
Eric Cressey, MA, CSCS
What really makes a great coach, and what I think works so well in the PN Level 1 program — it’s not about telling someone to do something. It’s about knowing what questions to ask, and then leading the person in the right direction.
Jonathan Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center
The Level 1 program gives you the skills and tools that you need to actually go out and do it. So it’s not just academic information. It gives you everything you need to be a successful coach.
Marie-Josee Perrier, PhD
As I was going through the course I realized it was perfect; it’s exactly what I wanted and needed to learn. The information it taught me vs. the 4th year nutrition course I took as a Kinesiology student. it was like comparing apples to oranges. The nutrition course was good. But the Precision Nutrition Certification was that much better.
The PN Certification is everything we’ve learned—brought together, and shared with you.
Every year we recognize clients who do the best in our coaching program. Here are a few of them, along with their results, and what you can expect by applying the PN Method.
Precision Nutrition is the only nutrition certification company in the world that successfully coaches real clients every single day.
What does that mean? The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is NOT full of abstract theory that doesn’t work in the real world.
Instead, it’s deep knowledge that’s client-tested, scientifically proven, and constantly updated based on the data we’ve collected working with over 100,000 clients.
Clients like these…
Our Guarantee
Lots of companies guarantee their products. We guarantee our services, too.
Our students make a commitment to learn from us—and we make a commitment to help them become better coaches. Then our students decide for themselves: Was it worth it? If yes, they earn their Pn1 credentials and head out to change people’s lives. If no, we give them a full refund.
That’s our promise. Try the PN Level 1 Certification for 45 days. If you’re not happy with what you learn, return your textbooks and we’ll give you every penny back. We’re confident in what we do and we stand by our work.
Pricing
Save up to 30% on the #1 rated Precision Nutrition Certification when you add your name to the free presale list.
But when you join the free presale list today, you’ll get the opportunity to get it for only $99 USD per month or a one time payment of $999 USD–up to 30% savings.
Important note: Spots in the PN Certification are limited and have historically sold out in hours, so joining the presale list gives you the best chance at getting in.
Which is better—taking the PN Certification or going back to school?
We won’t pretend to have the perfect advice for every situation, but we do have some thoughts on this topic…
The only problem? Most university courses lack real-world coaching opportunities. And most professors aren’t experienced coaches. That’s why many students find that they’re stuck once they graduate.
It’s also why, in the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, we’ll share a proven coaching system that’s guaranteed to get results for anyone who comes to you for help—at a tiny fraction of the cost of attending a university.
Here’s a quick comparison…
In the end, only you can determine the best education path for you. After coaching over 100,000 clients, we know what works. We’ve created a bulletproof system. And now it’s ready for you to use with your clients.
The Precision Nutrition Certification is like getting a graduate-level education in nutrition science and behavior-change coaching. Inside the program, we’ll give you everything you need to…
Your next step? Join the free presale list today, and we’ll give you all the info you need to determine if this is the right program for you.
Just so you know.
The next Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification group opens on March 23rd, 2022.
On March 23rd, registration for the Level 1 program opens to a small group of health and fitness professionals—along with those thinking of joining the field.
(Spots are limited, and have historically sold out within hours after opening.)
When you join the free presale list today, at no obligation, we’ll send you more information about the program and give you the chance to enroll on Wednesday, March 23rd—a full 24 hours before we open to the general public.
Plus, you’ll save up to 30% off the general public price.
A deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, the ability to turn what you know into results. Join the presale list today.
Spots are limited. Get 24-hour early access.
PN students and graduates share their experience.
With nearly 800,000 combined followers on Facebook and Instagram, we love hearing from our students. Here’s what they say about the Level 1 Certification.
Contact Us
Interested in the #1 rated Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification? Have Questions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PN Level 1 Certification is entirely self-paced, which means there are no scheduled seminars or live webinars that you’ll have to attend. (Or time zones to calculate, or schedules to work around.) Once you enroll, we’ll ship your materials that include nearly 700 pages of text, beautifully packaged in a box set. You’ll receive a workbook that contains exercises and thought experiments to help prepare you for your end-of-chapter exams.
The material is broken down into 3 units:
In Unit 1, you’ll learn all about the Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. After working with over 100,000 clients (and counting), we’ve learned what really works for helping people change. Now we’re passing it onto you.
In Unit 2, we’ll dive into the science of nutrition. It’s like getting a graduate-level education on the topic. But don’t be intimidated; you don’t need any previous nutrition knowledge or experience. And each chapter is written in a way that’s easy to consume and comprehend.
In Unit 3, you’ll learn how to best apply the information so you can get life-changing results for anyone who comes to you for help.
You’ll also get immediate access to over 40 premium coaching tools, including assessment forms and questionnaires, to help you learn more about your clients and unlock their full potential. And you’ll have online access to videos that correspond with the text, answers to each chapter’s frequently asked questions, as well as membership to a private Facebook group exclusive to our certification students and graduates where you can ask our experts and your peers for help. All of which is available online 24/7.
In the end, you’ll have everything you need to help your own clients or patients with their nutrition from anywhere in the world.
The PN Level 1 Certification is entirely self-paced, so there’s no deadline. You can take as much time or as little time as you like.
If you’d like some guidelines, however, the pace that seems to work best for most of our students is completing one chapter per week. That means reading the chapter, reviewing the online video, answering the workbook questions, reviewing the FAQ, and writing the 10-question exam.
If you follow that structure, you can expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on the certification materials. Since there are 20 total chapters, you’d earn your Pn1 credentials in about four and a half months. Although you can move more quickly or slowly depending on your situation.
But here’s the best part: You don’t need to wait to get certified in order to feel confident and qualified to coach nutrition. Since you’ll be learning and practicing from Day One, you’ll be in a perfect position to start helping your clients immediately.
Everything we teach in the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification has been tested and proven with over 100,000 clients. The material has been peer-reviewed by leading industry experts. And the coaching method you’ll learn in the program has been clinically validated in three scientific studies.
So, while our certification program isn’t “accredited” by the government, you can still be sure that it is the most respected nutrition certification available.
The Certification program has been taught in the master’s degree program at Eastern Michigan University, and has been approved for continuing education units (CEUs) with some of the top organizations including ACE, ACSM, AFAA, CDR, CPTN, ISSA, NASM, PTA Global, and NBHWC. We’re also partnered with some of the world’s largest fitness facilities—like Equinox, Goodlife, Virgin Active, Lifetime, Anytime Fitness, Crunch, Golds, Zumba and more.
Yes, you can now count your PN Certification towards credit at select colleges and universities in the US!
The PN Certification has recently been approved by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Learning Evaluations.
Here’s what this means for you: If you complete the PN Certification program along with an additional, final proctored exam as outlined below, you can earn 3 session hours (a.k.a. credit hours) at the Bachelors 1st or 2nd year level—in the form of the “Introduction to Fitness and Wellness” course. You can then request to apply these credits toward a post-secondary degree at select colleges or universities in the US. Click here for more info about ACE credit-accepting institutions.
This means you get a university-level nutrition education, the industry’s leading certification, and the ability to get college credit—without the high cost of a university course!
And you won’t be just getting classroom theory. The PN Certification is based on the proven coaching approach we’ve used in the real world to help over 100,000 people lose weight, build strength, gain energy, and get in their best shape ever. Now you can get results like we do. Plus you’ll have the credentials that make it clear to people that you have the academic training, knowledge, and tools to help them.
Follow the 5 steps below to request college credit for your PN Certification.
(If you’re not interested in college credit, you can skip to the paragraph below step #5.)
NOTE: Credit eligibility is determined by individual colleges and universities.
1) Click here for more information about ACE credit-accepting institutions.
2) Contact your college or university to learn about their policy regarding credit for prior learning, and to confirm that you can receive credit towards your degree for completing the Precision Nutrition Certification program.
3) Complete the PN Certification program and pass the Certification quizzes with a 75% total score or higher.
4) Take a proctored, closed-book, final exam that covers the material in the PN Certification, and pass with a 70% or higher. (This is only required for those seeking college credit. Testing service is offered through Gaugeonline.com.)
5) Follow your college or university’s instructions to have the credit for the PN Certification applied toward your degree program.
Not planning on using your PN Certification for college credit? Or live outside the US?
All you have to do is complete the program and pass the regular Certification quizzes with a 75% or higher (no proctored exam needed). You’ll still be getting a world-class, university-level nutrition education—one that’s recognized by leading health and fitness organizations, professional sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, and academic institutions.
Yes. Here’s a breakdown of CEU’s currently offered:
No problem. Many organizations accept our course for CEUs on a one-off basis.
To do that, you’ll just submit a summary of the course and a copy of your certificate to the organization for review once you’ve graduated.
The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is for all current and aspiring health and fitness professionals, and for anyone interested in learning all they can about nutrition science and coaching.
This program is all about understanding how food influences a person’s health, along with how to help them making lasting changes to how they eat, look, and feel. So it can help everyone from personal trainers, to group exercise instructors, physicians, and other professionals; along with people who don’t work in the field but want to help others with their nutrition.
Many of our Level 1 graduates go on to coach nutrition full-time or part-time, either as part of their career or as a side profession. With an appropriate background and other relevant certifications, we’ve also seen graduates become corporate wellness educators, weight management consultants, sports nutritionists, and more.
When it comes to career options, our Level 1 Certification graduates have an incredible advantage, because they don’t just know what their clients should do, they know how to get them to actually do it.
And anyone who knows about the PN Level 1 Certification knows the amazing results our graduates deliver. If you’re looking into learning more about nutrition because you’re passionate about helping people and not just wanting to bolster your resume, you’re definitely in the right spot.
Our students enroll in the Precision Nutrition Certification program to gain the knowledge and strategies they’ll need to motivate and help their clients or patients. The results speak for themselves. With the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, you’ll learn how to:
The Level 1 Certification comes in three unit textbooks, beautifully packaged in a box set for easy reference. Unit 1 teaches you the unique and proven Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. Unit 2 teaches you the science of nutrition in a fun, easy-to-understand format. And Unit 3 gives you a step-by-step process to apply everything you’ve learned, from coaching to business strategies, so you can start getting immediate results.
In Unit 1, you’ll learn all about the Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. After working with over 100,000 clients (and counting), we’ve learned what really works for helping people change. Now we’re passing it onto you.
We’ll show you how to:
Next up is Unit 2, where you’ll dive into the science of nutrition. We’ll cover topics like:
It’s like getting a graduate-level education in nutrition science. Yes, you’re going to “nerd out” a bit! But don’t be intimidated. Each chapter is written in a way that’s easy to consume and comprehend.
In Unit 3 you’ll learn how to best apply all this new information, including how to:
In all, you’ll get nearly 700 pages of the latest, most effective research in nutrition science and behavior-change psychology—co-authored by some of the industry’s leading authorities in health and fitness.
This program is for:
We’ve worked with over 150,000 students from every corner of this industry and beyond—from personal trainers and yoga instructors to functional medicine practitioners, holistic wellness coaches, stay-at-home parents, and people who want to coach nutrition on the side.
Whether you already work in health and fitness, or you’re starting a new career or side business you’re passionate about, this certification will give you the knowledge, systems, and tools to make a real, lasting change for anyone you work with.
There are 20 short exams with 10 questions each. Questions are either multiple choice or true or false.
The exams are delivered online; they can be accessed whenever you’re ready. Also, each exam corresponds with the chapter you just studied, and completing the exam unlocks the next chapter.
For instance, if you read Chapter 1 of the textbook, watch the corresponding video lesson, answer your workbook questions, and review the FAQ, you’ll be ready to take the Chapter 1 exam. Once the Chapter 1 exam is completed, you’ll instantly see your results and get access to the Chapter 2 materials.
At least 75%, which most students easily achieve or surpass.
By the end of the course, you’ll have written 20 short, 10-question exams, for a total of 200 questions. Get at least 150 of the questions correct (75%) to earn your Pn1 credentials. We’ll send your official certificate immediately after you pass.
You can’t fail a specific exam. Your score for the course is cumulative. So you could do very poorly on a few exams and still pass the course as long as you answer 150 out of 200 questions by the end of the course.
If you don’t earn 150 out of 200 points in the course, you can write a re-do exam at the end of the course. You’ll get 5 chances to earn 75% or greater on this exam.
Here’s when you can expect your package (and remember that shipping is completely free):
Once we ship your textbooks and course materials, you’ll get the tracking details so you’ll know exactly where your package is.
Final note
More people than ever are looking for someone to help them get healthy and fit—and stay that way for good. And the best place to focus is on their nutrition.
But successful coaches realize that understanding nutrition science isn’t enough. You must also be able to effectively help others change their eating and lifestyle behaviors.
That’s what we do every day (no other nutrition certification company does this). And we’re ready to teach you the same science-based coaching method we’ve used with major health organizations, professional sports teams, Olympic athletes, and over 100,000 clients worldwide.
Of course, if now isn’t your time, we understand. We hope this helped you understand who we are and what we do. We’ll be here if and when you need us.
But if now is the time for you to build your own nutrition knowledge—or learn how to help others with their health and fitness—then the Level 1 Certification is everything you need to get great results and build a remarkable career or fulfilling side gig.
We’re excited to teach you everything we know about the science of nutrition and the art of behavior-change coaching.
But the next step is yours.
Hope to see you in the program,
A deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, the ability to turn what you know into results. Join the presale list today.
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