Brian St. Pierre is the director of nutrition at Precision Nutrition, the coauthor of Precision Nutrition’s Level 1 Certification textbook, The Essentials of Nutrition and Coaching, and the mastermind behind the Precision Nutrition Calculator. He holds a master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Maine.
St. Pierre is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). He also serves on the Men's Health Network (MHN) Board of Advisors.
During his time at Precision Nutrition, St. Pierre has provided nutrition coaching and performance meal planning to US Open champion Sloane Stephens and a host of other professional and Olympic athletes. He’s also served as a nutrition consultant for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.
Prior to joining Precision Nutrition in 2012, St. Pierre was the head sports nutritionist and a strength and conditioning coach for Cressey Sports Performance, a high-performance facility in Hudson, Massachusetts and Jupiter, Florida.
A leading expert in teaching nutrition coaching skills to fitness professionals, St. Pierre has presented hundreds of workshops and trainings in five countries and 17 U.S. states. He’s been featured in US News & World Report, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, ESPN the Magazine, Shape, Q Magazine, STACK, and Testosterone Magazine and his insights have been included in stories on ESPN.com, About.com, BuzzFeed, and more.
Articles by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD
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Are vegetable and seed oils “toxic”?! From TikTok to bestseller lists, vegetable oils—a.k.a. “seed oils”—are a big topic right now. To be fair, folks have debated the merits of vegetable oils dating back to when they first entered the marketplace. More recently, however, with the advent of the carnivore diet, vegetable oil hate has roared […]
The PN framework that improves healthspan, longevity, and quality of life
This approach will “add life to your years” and not just “years to your life.”
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GLP-1 drugs offer an opportunity for people to lose weight in a relatively safe way. If you decide to take it, here’s how to make it work for you.
Ozempic for weight loss: What coaches (and clients) need to know about GLP-1 drugs
GLP-1 drugs offer an opportunity for clients to get better results—and for coaches to flex their skills.
The benefits of saunas and ice baths: A zero-hype guide for boosting heart health, mood, and longevity
Welcome to the gateway drug for health and wellness.
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The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Athletes and Coaches
Get a free PDF nutrition guide for your sport.
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Body Fat Calculator & Body Fat Percentage Calculator
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The Ultimate Macro Calculator
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No one food or supplement is king.
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How to eat junk food: A guide for conflicted humans
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If you don’t like counting calories, this might be a shortcut.
‘How much water should I drink?’
The “8 cups of water a day” rule has a few exceptions.
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Every question about PN’s hand-portion method—answered.
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Use this guide to build a balanced keto-friendly eating plan in minutes.
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Precision Nutrition’sWeight Loss Calculator
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