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Episode 286: Kayla Girgen, RD

by | Feb 25, 2026 | Podcast | 0 comments


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Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT is a registered dietitian and metabolic health coach helping people move beyond dieting into sustainable strength and metabolic health. Known for integrating nutrition with practical movement, she champions rucking as a simple, powerful tool for improving blood sugar balance, resilience, and body composition.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Kayla talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:53) Rucking
  • (06:51) Kayla’s journey to becoming a metabolic health-focused RD
  • (12:57) Why rucking is a great form of exercise
  • (20:51) Research on the benefits of rucking
  • (26:40) Tips for getting into rucking
  • (33:39) Nutritional tips for people struggling with osteoporosis
  • (39:14) Stress and metabolic health
  • (42:38) Comparing cycling to rucking
  • (49:57) How to use rucking depending on your health goals
  • (54:45) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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