Welcome to another insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, host Lisa Franz is joined by George Pagan, an established personal trainer and the visionary behind Fit Elite Nation and the Nexus education directory for coaches. With over a decade of experience, George Pagan brings a refreshingly non-dogmatic, accessible approach to fitness—helping both beginners and seasoned clients break through plateaus and rediscover their physical potential.

In this episode, George Pagan gets candid about his journey from recovering high school athlete to self-employed coach, shares how injury shaped his perspective, and discusses the ever-evolving world of exercise science. If you’re a gym-goer, coach, or fitness business owner, you’ll find practical programming advice, mindset tools for overcoming barriers, and valuable career insights ...