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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Brad Dieter
description: "Brad is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and was involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. Currently, Dr. Dieter is the Chief Scientific Advisor at Outplay Inc and Harness Biotechnologies, is co-owner of Macros Inc and is active in health technology and biotechnology. In addition, he is passionate about scientific outreach and educating the public through his role on Scientific Advisory Boards and regular writing on health, nutrition, and supplementation. Want to learn more in Brad's areas of expertise? \n<a href=\"https://www.nasm.org/brad-dieter-sme\">Check out his NASM product recommendations.</a>"
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# Brad Dieter

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Brad is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and was involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. Currently, Dr. Dieter is the Chief Scientific Advisor at Outplay Inc and Harness Biotechnologies, is co-owner of Macros Inc and is active in health technology and biotechnology. In addition, he is passionate about scientific outreach and educating the public through his role on Scientific Advisory Boards and regular writing on health, nutrition, and supplementation. Want to learn more in Brad's areas of expertise? [Check out his NASM product recommendations.](https://www.nasm.org/brad-dieter-sme)

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## [How the Global Wellness Institute is Bringing Food, Fitness, and Wellness Together](http://blog.nasm.org/how-the-global-wellness-institute-is-bringing-food-fitness-and-wellness-together)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  May 12, 2023

 Heart disease and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and decreased quality of life, and they account for most healthcare-related costs around the world. As such, it is reasonable to say that such diseases are arguably the largest health ...

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## [Clean Bulking Mistakes to Avoid](http://blog.nasm.org/clean-bulking-mistakes-to-avoid)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  April 6, 2023

 Bulking is a term that is used to describe the process people utilize to build/add muscle tissue. Except in rare situations, being in a calorie surplus (meaning you consume more calories than you expend) is required to build muscle. The other requirement ...

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## [Are Partial Reps A Waste of Time?](http://blog.nasm.org/are-partial-reps-a-waste-of-time)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  December 23, 2022

 In the world of training, there are a lot of different ways to execute a given exercise. For example, a single exercise like a squat can have an almost infinite number of variations even though it may always be considered a squat. There are regular back ...

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## [How Many Carbs Should You Eat a Day to Lose Weight?](http://blog.nasm.org/how-many-carbs-should-you-eat-a-day-to-lose-weight)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  June 29, 2022

 Low carbohydrate diets have become a very popular tool for weight loss over the last several decades. While much of the scientific rationale behind why they are utilized for weight loss, such as the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis, have largely been ...

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## [Breaking Down The Whole30 Diet: What Can You Eat?](http://blog.nasm.org/whole-30-diet)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  May 27, 2022

 New diets are always coming to market. Some of them are brand new while others are simply recycled versions of old diets. Over the past decade one of these diets, the Whole30 Diet, has emerged as a very popular tool for people to use for weight loss and ...

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## [The Science of Energy Balance: How it Factors Into Metabolism](http://blog.nasm.org/a-guide-to-energy-balance)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  May 4, 2022

 Energy balance is one of the most fundamental concepts in the context of health & fitness as it plays a central role in human health and human performance. It is a concept that applies to almost every aspect of health & fitness coaching: from ...

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## [Understanding Set Point Theory in a Nutrition and Weight Loss Context](http://blog.nasm.org/set-point-theory)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  March 25, 2022

 There is a phenomenon most of us experience in life. We maintain very similar body weight and body shape for years on end and then suddenly it feels like our body’s changed overnight and then we have a new body that we were not expecting.

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## [What is a Ketogenic Diet and How do You Follow it?](http://blog.nasm.org/a-guide-to-keto-diet)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  February 14, 2022

 Over the last several decades, we have seen a rise in the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets. These diets have ranged from just low-carb diets to ketogenic diets to even zero carb diets (e.g., The Carnivore Diet).

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## [How to Make a Personal Trainer Business Plan](http://blog.nasm.org/personal-trainer-business-plan)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  January 20, 2022

 Personal training can be one of the most rewarding careers an individual can pursue. You get to connect with people on a meaningful level, you positively impact their lives, and you can work in a field that you are passionate about.

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## [How To Clean Bulk - Bulking Up the Healthy Way](http://blog.nasm.org/how-to-clean-bulk)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  November 24, 2021

 Bulking is a concept that has been around for several decades and is often used in the context of "cutting and bulking." Bulking refers to the strategy of intentionally consuming enough calories to be in a surplus to add muscle mass. Bulking usually ...

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