Barbells and Bikinis

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Dani Cohen joins Amelia again to share some tips on how to take the first steps in the gym and still look like you know what you're doing, aka avoid doing only cardio. Look up exercises beforehand, copy your favorite fitness models, hire a trainer and tons of other tips to start your fitness journey! Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittney Carbone joins Amelia to talk about the experiences and emotions they've had before, during and after winning an WBFF competition. Brittney also talks about her incredible journey from being an alcoholic at the age of 22 to becoming an WBFF champion. Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Francisco join Amelia to discuss all of the fundamentals that are required when competing in any bodybuilding show, the main ones being putting the time, effort, and keeping consistent. Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Amelia is joined by Dani Cohen to break down the five essential rules to keep in mind when you are trying to get in shape. 1. Start with a good mindset 2. Have a good relationship with food 3. Find exercises you enjoy 4. Surround yourself with ideal environmental factors 5. Reduce anxiety Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Morales from Quest Nutrition talks to Amelia about his story that led him to working for Quest and becoming obsessed with fitness and nutrition. Adam tells the fateful story of getting into a terrible car accident when he was 18, but made a full recovery and how it taught him to never give up. Plus, Amelia and Adam discuss their different personal training styles and how to accommodate for every type of client. Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassidy Thompson, fitness lover and TikTok star, and Amelia discuss how they met at a stunt double bootcamp and how their meeting has changed both of their lives forever. Cassidy battled depression in the past and attempted suicide, but finding livestreaming and fitness brought her back. Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Amelia talks to former USC Defensive Back turned professional NFL player for the San Diego Chargers Tony Burnett about his workout regiment and the differences between a bodybuilder's nutrition and routine and that of a professional athlete. Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Meister joins Amelia to talk about his struggle to complete the 10,000 calorie challenge, which is what some top athletes claim to have to eat to keep up with their intense workout regiments. Charlie chowed down on McDonald's, Ben and Jerry's and tons of other high-caloric foods. He discusses his motivations, how he felt during and after eating all that food, and what all those calories meant for his macros. Amelia and Charlie also discuss the differences between binge eating and intentional overeating. And what's next for Charlie? A 15,000 calorie challenge! Follow Amelia for more: @AmeliaSkyeFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NPC Athlete Hannah talks with Amelia about finding the right fitness coach that works for you and your goals, as well as someone who you get along with. Plus, Hannah explains the various trials and tribulations that eventually led her to becoming a fitness champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fit Little Meg, schoolteacher turned fitness guru, joins Amelia to discuss her fitness journey and how she uses positivity to inspire people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amelia is joined by Des B and they discuss her fitness journey to becoming an official IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness) Athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dani and Amelia discuss dieting down and general prep for competing in a bodybuilding competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices