Layne Norton
Evidence-based nutrition and fitness coach and pro natural bodybuilder
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Fat lossStrength and powerliftingBodybuilding and physiqueNutrition and habitsBeginnersOnline coachingNutrition and healthy eatingWeight managementHealthy habits |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | PhD in nutritional sciences |
| Practice | Biolayne |
Layne Norton is a nutrition and fitness coach who holds a PhD in nutritional sciences. He is a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. He runs Biolayne, where a team of coaches offers one-on-one nutrition coaching built on research. The team works on fat loss, muscle building, reverse dieting, contest prep, intuitive eating and habit stacking. He also hosts a science-based health and fitness podcast and publishes a monthly research review.
What Layne helps with
Team Biolayne coaches clients on nutrition and training using research. The goal is to remove the guesswork from diet and lifting.
- Fat loss
- Muscle building
- Reverse dieting
- Contest preparation
- Intuitive eating
- Habit stacking
- Building a workout plan with limited equipment
Who Layne works with
Clients range from people new to the gym to seasoned lifters. Programs cover beginner to advanced experience levels. Some programs are built for people who train at home with limited equipment. Contest prep is offered for competitors.
How Layne works
Coaching is individualized and run by a team of coaches. The focus is evidence-based nutrition and the overall client experience. The team also offers the Carbon Diet Coach app for macro coaching. The Workout Builder lets members customize one of more than 50 pre-designed programs and access more than 400 exercises with video demonstrations.
Background and qualifications
Layne Norton holds a PhD in nutritional sciences. He competes as a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. He founded Biolayne L.L.C., which offers coaching, training programs, a workout app, online courses, nutrition certification courses, books and supplements. He hosts the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, which covers health, fitness and nutrition. Biolayne also publishes a monthly research review called Reps that explains new nutrition and exercise studies in plain terms.
Layne Norton pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one nutrition coaching with Team Biolayne
- Biolayne Workout Builder with 50+ programs
- Carbon Diet Coach macro app
- Monthly research review
- Online courses and nutrition certification courses
- Dr. Layne Norton Podcast
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The CoachVouch take
A PhD in nutritional sciences who is also a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter, leading a team of nutrition coaches.
Best for lifters and gym-goers who want research-based nutrition coaching for fat loss, muscle gain or contest prep.
Common questions
How much does Layne Norton charge?
Coaching with Layne runs $90 to $200 an hour. Message Layne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Layne Norton help with?
Layne Norton helps with fat loss, muscle building, reverse dieting and contest preparation.
Does Layne Norton coach online?
Layne is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Layne Norton certified?
Layne Norton lists: PhD in nutritional sciences.
Does Team Biolayne help with contest preparation?
Yes. Contest preparation is one of the listed coaching services, along with fat loss, muscle building and reverse dieting.
Are the training programs only for advanced lifters?
No. The Workout Builder covers beginner to advanced experience levels.
How do I contact Layne Norton?
Send Layne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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