Dr Layne Norton

Dr Layne Norton is an American nutrition scientist, competitive athlete, entrepreneur, and online content creator known for his evidence-based approach to fitness, nutrition, and bodybuilding. He is the founder of BioLayne LLC, a coaching and education company, and co-founder of Outwork Nutrition & Workout Builder.

Personal Life

• Dr Layne Norton was diagnosed with ADHD at age six and faced bullying in school, which he overcame through early weight training.
• As a Father to a son with special needs and a daughter, he prioritizes family alongside his career.
• He experienced personal challenges, including a 2017 divorce and business fallout where he was voted out of a co-founded company, leading to settlements.
• Norton started powerlifting in 2014 to maintain motivation during bodybuilding off-seasons, but faced severe injuries (e.g., herniated discs, muscle tears) in 2018, impacting his training.

Career

• Dr Layne Norton completed his graduation with a B.S. in Biochemistry (Honors) from Eckerd College,  St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Layne began providing free science-based fitness advice on online forums in the early 2000s and later started charging for online coaching around 2010.
• In 2010, he founded BioLayne LLC, which offers ethical, evidence-based coaching, research reviews (REPS), and certification programs like the Physique Coaching Academy.
• After that, he co-founded Outwork Nutrition, a supplement company that emphasizes the use of proven ingredients.
• Dr. Layne Norton also created the Carbon Diet Coach app for flexible dieting and macro tracking, as well as the Workout Builder app for training.
• Dr. Layne Norton has also written several books, including Fat Loss Forever, The Complete Contest Prep Guide, and The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide.
• Norton has built a multifaceted career blending academic research with practical coaching, while actively combating misinformation in the fitness industry through social media and videos.

Education

Achievements

Bodybuilding

• Natural (drug-free) professional bodybuilder.
• 2001: First competition win at age 19.
• 2005–2006: Earned IFBB Pro Card via OCB Great Lakes States and NGA Heart of America overall wins.
• 2010: IFPA Pro International Heavyweight Champion; 5th at IFPA Yorton Cup Pro World Championships.

Powerlifting

• 5x USAPL/IPF National Champion.
• 2x IPF Masters 1 (M1) World Champion (2022, 2023 in 93kg class).
• 2015: IPF World Championships – Gold in Squat (world record 303 kg/668 lbs), Silver overall (93kg).
• 2015 Arnold Pro Raw Power Challenge (93kg)
• 2024 Powerlifting America M1 National Champion.
• Personal bests (Competition) –
  • Squat: 303 kg (668 lbs) – Former IPF World Record.
  • Bench Press: 177.5 kg (391 lbs).
  • Deadlift: 330 kg (727 lbs) in the 105kg class.

Video

Social Media

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• YouTube
• TikTok

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