FAT LOSS FUNDAMENTALS

A Course by Dr. Tony Boutagy

Cut Through the Noise and Learn What Actually Works

Fat-loss advice changes every few months, but physiology doesn't.

This course gives you the evidence-based methods to design sustainable, effective programs that deliver results in the real world — without trends, extremes, or guesswork.

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Evidence-based education, trusted by 50,000+ coaches and lifters.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

For Coaches

You're tired of clients bouncing between short-term challenges and unsustainable diets.

This course shows you how to design fat-loss programs built on real science so you can deliver results that last and stand out as a credible, trusted coach.

For Experienced Lifters & Fitness Enthusiasts

You've tried every new plan, only to end up stuck or burnt out.

Here, you'll learn the principles that actually drive fat loss and preserve muscle.

Giving you confidence, clarity, and control over your training and nutrition for life.

Curriculum

INSIDE THE COURSE

Module 01

The Role of Strength Training

Quality weight loss vs. recomposition, historical vs. current evidence for strength training in fat loss, weekly & long-term periodisation, GPP for fat loss, programming considerations (lines of movement & pairings), sample programs.

Module 02

Aerobic Exercise

Concurrent training effect, intensity domains, metabolic flexibility & Zone 2, fasted vs. fed exercise, HIIT types + warm-ups, sample HIIT programs, weekly periodisation.

Module 03

Metabolic Adaptation

Adaptive thermogenesis, compensation, constrained energy expenditure theory, low energy availability (part 1), plus practical strength and interval workouts.

Module 04

Intermittent Dieting

Low energy availability (part 2), intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating options, strength sessions and sprint interval programming.

Module 05

Advanced Energy Restriction

Advanced restriction options, EPOC, session organisation, LCHF/ketogenic/high-fibre diets, body recomposition, and applied training plans.

Module 06

Monitoring Training Recovery & The Role of Sleep

Macronutrient strategies for overweight clients, monitoring training load, recovery, and sleep's impact on body composition — with clear, evidence-based improvement frameworks.

BONUS

PLUS: Private Community Access

12 months of access to the BFI private Fat Loss Fundamentals community for continued learning and discussion.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this course, you'll:

UNDERSTAND

The key physiological principles that govern fat loss

LEARN

How to balance strength training, aerobic work, and recovery for optimal results

IDENTIFY

How metabolic adaptation and energy restriction impact progress

PROGRAM

For sustainable fat loss while maintaining muscle and performance

KNOW

How to monitor recovery, improve sleep, and support long-term success

Why It Matters

Cut Through the Noise and Train for Real Results

This course replaces hype with hard evidence.

You'll learn how to separate what's popular from what's proven and gain the knowledge to create fat-loss programs that work for the long term.

Whether you're a coach helping clients or training for your own goals, these principles will change how you approach results, recovery, and performance.

"Real fat loss isn't about what works for 8 weeks — it's about what still works years later."

— Tony Boutagy, PhD

Student Feedback

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

"We're always looking to advance our learning, and Tony's depth of knowledge is unmatched. Every course has given us practical tools that immediately improved how we coach and program."

Rachel & Emma Dillon

Move with Us Founders

"I'm more confident programming for women now — I can explain my choices and back them with science. This course has completely changed how I think about training."

Nina Price

Fitness Business Owner

I can't give Tony's courses a high enough rating. They're pure gold — every module is packed with practical, science-backed insight.