Jason Walsh Workout and DIET
Fitness Trainer
Born: 1975
Jason Walsh grew up in Missouri. Always interested in health and fitness, he enrolled at Missouri State to study sports science, then transferred to UNC Chapel Hill because of their top-notch nutritional program. An NSCA-certified trainer, Walsh became an assistant strength coach at UNC working under Greg Gatz, and then moved to Arizona a few years later and worked with world-famous coaches Mark Verstegen and Luke Richesson. Working as a bartender to make ends meet, Walsh’s fitness clientele eventually expanded from athletes to movie stars. In 2016, Walsh opened a fitness center in LA called Rise Nation, and has since opened several other locations including New York, Dallas, Cleveland, Australia and the Philippines. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Walsh is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs anywhere from 200-220 lbs.
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Jason Walsh‘s Diet
Summary
Walsh eats clean, but he also changes his habits based on the season. He enjoys heartier foods in winter, like stew and chili, and more fats including olive oil and avocados. Then he switches to lighter things like salads, smoothies and fish in summer. When it comes to meal planning, he focuses on macro nutrients and eating enough protein. As for his clients, he recommends getting a blood test to identify any potential allergens, and he tries to get everyone to cut way back on sugar. He supplements to be sure he’s getting all of his vitamins and minerals. He takes his refillable water bottle with him everywhere.
Estimated Macros
- Medium Fat 30%
- Medium Carb 20%
- Medium Protein 50%
Diet Details
Up & At ‘Em
Walsh says he is not big on breakfast. He usually just has coffee made with an immune-strengthening supplement called Coffee Boost and makes his smoothie to take with him to drink later.
Tune In & Tune Up
Walsh recommends people listen to their body when it comes to eating, and that amazing things can happen when you start feeding it healthy foods.
Allergen Run Down
Walsh says anyone who is looking to maximize performance ought to get their blood tested to check for food allergies so your body isn’t fighting itself.
Just Say No to Sugar
Sugar is one thing Walsh tells his clients to look out for because it’s so addictive and causes so much harm in the body, from surface things like skin all the way to recovery from injury and overall longevity.
What to Eat
In-season veggies
Organic foods
Organic meat/poultry
Avocados
Organic beans/legumes
Oatmilk
Spinach
Salads
Fruit
Coffee
Spices
Vitamins
Water
What to Avoid
Sugar
Junk food
Processed foods
Allergenic foods
Empty-calorie foods
Artificial ingredients
Mindless eating
Walsh on his hunger in warm weather:
I’m not as hungry in the spring and summer because it’s usually pretty hot and…it curbs my appetite.
Walsh on his winter diet
During the fall and winter, I transition into a completely different person. I end up gaining 10 or 15 lbs of muscle.
Walsh on listening to your body
I have been paying attention to what I put into my body for years and have noticed the profound positive effect it has had on the aging of my body and mind, my productivity and my resilience.
Walsh on caloric intake
I am probably eating upwards of 3,800-4,000 calories a day, just because of the way I work out during this time of year.
Walsh on his veggie intake
I usually…go to the local farmer’s market and pick up what is available there.
Walsh on allergen testing
We need to know what kind of foods are working for you or against you. It’s going to affect your performance.
Jason Walsh‘s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Always Active
Walsh was into fitness and sports ever since he was a kid, not least of all because he admired an uncle who liked to climb and do survival-type activities.
Reprogramming Plan
One of Walsh’s main goals with working with clients is to see exercise as something desirable, rather than a chore.
Stay Motivated
Walsh says that he likes group exercise because of the accountability, community, and camaraderie it creates.
No Favorites
Walsh is famous for training famous people like Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper and Brie Larson, but he says he doesn’t target celebrities and that most of his clients aren’t famous.
Seasonal Training
Walsh does a variety of workouts based on what his clients need. For himself, he also changes things up. In the winter, he lifts heavier and gets burlier. In the warm weather, he spends more time outside and gets a little leaner from doing different activities.
Functional Training
Walsh says sitting around all day has ruined our bodies. His goal is to get people’s bodies working correctly again so we can enjoy life.
Superior Moves
Walsh focuses on one move: climbing because he says it offers high reward while being low-risk and low-impact.
Effective Training
Rise’s Versaclimber classes mostly only last 30 minutes, and Walsh says that’s all that anyone needs. The total-body workout can burn up to 800 calories in that short amount of time.
Exercise Style
A Jason Walsh Routine
Versaclimber: 30 min
Weight training
Functional training
Learn to move correctly, without pain.
Walsh on becoming a trainer
I’ve been comfortable in a gym since I was a kid, and I love coaching, so I guess it was the answer that was staring me in the face for some time.
Walsh on his training method
I’m reprogramming people to move how they’re supposed to.
Walsh’s fitness tips
Walking and hiking are great ways of staying active…I think group training is great because it gives you more direction and accountability.
Walsh on meeting goals
If you want to get to a certain point, you have to do all the work to build a foundation of moving right, pain-free.
Walsh on motivation
I’ve found that if you give people efficient, more effective ways of training that they get the hunger that I see in athletes.
Walsh’s training philosophy
It’s powerful to help people who are in pain.
Walsh on his greatest successes
I’ve trained people in their 40s and 50s who are in better shape than ever in their entire life.
Jason Walsh‘s Supplements
Coffee Boost
Walsh doesn’t waste time in the morning. He usually just has coffee, made with an immune-strengthening herbal blend called Coffee Boost that detoxifies, fights free radicals and relieves stress.
Creatine
Walsh has taken creatine for decades because it boosts energy during workouts, increases muscle mass, and reduces fatigue. He likes it so much, he gives it out to clients too.
Ashwagandha
Walsh takes the herb ashwagandha for its many beneficial compounds including antioxidants, iron, and amino acids which lower stress, improve endurance and support overall health.
Collagen
Another one of Walsh’s must-haves is collagen to prevent bone loss and reduce joint pain, as well as to boost muscle mass.
Ayurvedic Supplement
Walsh endorses the supplement brand Hanah which offers an Ayurvedic supplement called One made with ghee (clarified butter), honey, adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals that improve immunity, energy, and clarity throughout the day.
Jason Walsh‘s Lifestyle
Rise ’n Shine
Walsh is up early every day, around 5 am. After playing with his pups and putting on the coffee, he mediates to set his intentions for the day.
Early Inspo
Walsh credits his Uncle John with inspiring love and respect for the body and the whole planet. His philosophy: Treat them right so they’ll treat you right.
Fitness Disruptor
Walsh says he wants people to know what really works when it comes to health and fitness, not just sell people gear or workouts that don’t work. And if that makes him a disruptor, so be it.
Reasonable Plan
Walsh says that for people who are just starting out with fitness, two days a week of weight training are all you need to get in shape. In fact, doing more may lead to injury and burnout, two things he would like everyone to avoid.
Living the Best Life
Walsh says one of the best things about his job is getting to travel to different countries and experience other ways of life. Staying in Jordan while filming The Martian really opened his eyes to a new culture.
Star-Studded Gym
Walsh doesn’t chase down celebrities; they come to him. Jennifer Aniston has been spotted more than once at his Rise Nation classes in LA.
Puppy Love
Walsh loves his pit bulls and makes time to play and care for them, especially Ella who recently had cancer. Every morning, he massages her legs to loosen her up.
Walsh on his career path
To be completely honest, I never thought of being a personal trainer.
Walsh on his early opinion of personal trainers
Trainers were, shall we say, cheesy, with too much talking, too little work and knowledge. That was the stigma I had.
Walsh on fitness experts
Anyone can say they’re a fitness expert, especially if they look the part. But the reality is, there are very few really great experts out there.
Walsh on the downside of being in demand
I just don’t have enough hours in the day to train everyone that I’d like to.
Walsh on instructing about fitness
[Magazines] actually say, “Dumb it down!” I say, “Let’s educate the public!” It’s an uphill battle and I get frustrated easily.
Walsh on his vision of fitness advice
I would love to come out with some mode of media to cut through the crap.
Walsh on himself
I don’t consider myself a “celebrity trainer.” That’s just a term that the magazines use to get people excited about what I have to say.
Walsh on the good life
The most important thing is quality of life, living pain-free, being able to play with your kids and pick them up without throwing your back out.
Walsh on travel
It softened me up a lot, in a good way.
Recommended Products
Rise Nation
Hanah Life supplements
Coffee Boost
Bravo Sierra deodorant
Biotest creatine
Fuel for Fire
Iron neck resistance band
Liquid grip liquid chalk
Notorious lift training shoes
Prevail umami beef jerky
Spud Inc weight belt
Vital Proteins collagen
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