Kat Barefield MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS

Kat Barefield, Kat is a registered dietitian and certified fitness professional and has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and working with athletes at all levels. She is a national and international speaker, author, and creator of weight management programs, tools and educational resources for fitness professionals across various organizations including dotFIT Worldwide, Sharecare, UFC GYM, and the National Basketball Players Association.

A Guide to Micronutrients: Examples, Recommendations, and Sources

Kat Barefield MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS | February 10, 2022

In this post, we're going to explore the health effects of getting insufficient micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). This article will also cover: The critical functions of various micronutrients The most common under-consumed micronutrients in the ...

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Weight Loss

Weight Loss Plateaus & Strategies to Overcome Them

Kat Barefield MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS | January 17, 2020

I recently visited my optometrist for an annual exam. He has a pleasant bedside manner and happens to be among the 40% of the U.S. adult population who are obese.

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Fitness Nutrition

Playspan – Tapping into the Power of Exercise + Intentional Nutrition

Kat Barefield MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS | August 22, 2019

Lifespan, Healthspan and Playspan Humans are living longer than ever before with the help of modern medicine, science, technology, and access to adequate nutrition. Although the human lifespan can now extend past the century mark, healthspan, which is ...