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Episode 373: The Future of Fitness + Healthcare: Coaches, Blood Work, and Client-Centered Models | Kevin Dineen
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with coach Kevin Dineen to talk about where fitness and healthcare are headed and whether their merger is a net positive or negative. We dig into why people still default to asking physicians about training and nutrition, the problems created by siloed systems, and what a more client-centered model could look like with coaches, PTs, massage therapists, and physicians collaborating under one roof. We also discuss the pros, cons, and liability concerns around coaches using blood work for performance, how hard training can skew lab results, and why basic habits like lifting, cardio, steps, and community support matter more than expensive supplement stacks. Kevin closes with key advice for newer coaches: professionalism, mentorship, travel to learn standards, and clarifying your “why.” Sponsors: Flex4: Kevin's top 4 things new coaches can do to get better at their craft: https://flex-diet.kit.com/17ac1beade Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Check out: Real Coaches Summit 2026: https://realcoachessummit.com Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 04:42 Kevin Joins the Show 05:47 Peter Attia and Doctor Pedestals 10:01 Broken System and Referrals 13:06 Client First Collaboration Model 16:59 Trainer Centered Prevention 19:05 All-in-One Gym Healthcare Hub 23:33 Pricing Niche and Community 28:23 Supplement Hype vs Basics 34:15 Movement Over Nutrition Debate 35:16 Blood Work Timing and Context 38:01 Community Keeps You Honest 39:11 Programming Phases And Deficits 39:56 Blood Work As A Service 42:18 Leveling Up With Truth 44:48 Assessments Without Shame 47:00 Do The Obvious Work 52:15 Experience Finds Hidden Links 55:02 Licensing Versus Professionalism 01:00:52 Business Skills Raise The Bar 01:04:17 Where To Find Kevin 01:05:29 Listener Wrap Up Flex Diet Podcast you may enjoy: Episode 295: Future of Coaching, Humanizing Your Brand, and the Rise of AI with Mike Doehla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB1Pa51OW3o&t=2s Connect with : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkevdineen Website: https://structurepf.com/ Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: Drmiketnelson YouTube: @flexdietcert Email: Miketnelson.com/contact-us
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