Ep. 246 Fit to Fly: A Pilot’s Guide to Fitness and Nutrition
Ready 4 Pushback
Nik Fialka
4.8 • 716 Ratings
🗓️ 19 May 2025
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Host Nik Fialka sits down with Lashea Bacon, founder of Mile High Health Club, to explore the often-overlooked topic of pilot wellness. As both an airline pilot and certified personal trainer, Lashea shares her mission to bridge the gap between aviation and sustainable health by helping pilots build better habits—both on the road and at home. From fitness and nutrition to cognition and mental clarity, Lashea breaks down how even small health changes can lead to major improvements in pilot performance, safety, and longevity. Whether you’re a student pilot trying to stay sharp or a seasoned pro looking to regain energy and focus, this episode is packed with actionable advice, personal insights, and pilot-specific strategies to help you take command of your health.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why fitness, nutrition, and habit-building matter for pilots at every stage of their careers
How early fitness habits pay dividends throughout a pilot's career
Strategies for staying consistent with workouts and meals while commuting or on the road
The physiological benefits of exercise on memory, decision-making, and learning
How alcohol impairs muscle repair, oxygen absorption, and cognitive function
Why “healthier” drink options aren’t as harmless as they seem
How understanding protein, carbs, and fats can empower smarter dietary choices
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, pilot. Welcome to Ready for Pushback. I'm Nick Fialca and today we are talking fitness, |
| 0:08.0 | fitness, fitness. It is so easy to get out of the routine of working out on this sedentary |
| 0:17.0 | lifestyle that we have in aviation. And my friend Lachey Bacon is here. |
| 0:21.6 | She started an organization called the Mile High Health Club, which is all about helping pilots get moving. |
| 0:28.1 | No matter where you are in your aviation journey, this is a great episode just to understand, |
| 0:33.7 | I mean, even free tips on how to do things, all the great things. |
| 0:37.0 | So sit back, relax. |
| 0:39.3 | Let's get ready for pushback. |
| 0:42.3 | Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation. |
| 0:48.3 | They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums, meaning they are taking |
| 0:55.5 | huge risk with their livelihood without having all the details. |
| 0:59.6 | This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your |
| 1:05.2 | dream job. |
| 1:06.6 | Let's get ready for pushback. |
| 1:08.8 | Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. |
| 1:13.6 | All right, Lachey Bacon. |
| 1:16.8 | Welcome to the show. |
| 1:18.6 | It is awesome to be here. |
| 1:20.2 | Glad I ran it to you in the hallway. |
| 1:22.0 | I know. |
| 1:22.5 | Well, listen, you have the most delicious name of anybody I have ever had on the show. |
| 1:27.9 | It's actually just a marketing scheme. |
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