No Switch Fitness Podcast

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast we have our beloved Irish guest in Ross Byrne with Team Pro Coach to go over his current contest prep process, how we manage that being a prep coach, and how we make sure all the variables are where they need to be from a day to day schedule basis to make it happen. For everyone listening, No Switch Fitness and Team Pro Coach will be hosting a PEAK WEEK SEMINAR, on August 14th to make sure that we are helping you guys get the most out of every variable of running a successful contest prep and nailing that look on stage. Peak Week Seminar Link: https://www.noswitchfit.com/product-page/no-switch-x-pro-coach-physique-seminar-1 Make sure you head of to Ross's page on IG @ross_teamprocoach Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast that may end up ruffling some feathers, Nick Gloff and Luke Miller go over the current state of the fitness industry, a lot of things that we see going on with current popular trends, and our viewpoints on making the most progress not only for ourselves but out clientele and where to walk that line. We call it, State of the Lifting Union Address. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard takes the reigns of the podcast this week to chat with Meg Sylvester about everything that has brought Meg to this point of her competitive career where we get to learn more about what makes Meg an incredible athlete. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.comMeg's Youtube Page https://youtu.be/RSk3RCBGMLo

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat with Loz Vickers on a variety of different topics regarding competing and being the best athlete you can be. We start with Loz's background into how she got into competing, and dive into the long term goal set and habits that she aims to have on a day in day out basis in order to reach the highest ranks of bodybuilding in natural federations. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this video, Luke sits down with Calum Raistrick to discuss their coaching origins, their passion for the industry, and what it takes to achieve your goal as a coach or someone aspiring to bigger things. 

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Nick Gloff and Luke Miller field some of the questions that we get from the audience on a variety of different topics that were asked from you guys! Make sure you do not miss out on this episode for some tangible takeaways to use within your own process, and as usual, some small rants from the two of us on certain topics. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat about some common questions that a lot of you guys ask about in regards to nutrition, training, and cardiovascular activity. We go over a few common misconceptions and how to go about approaching some of these common questions from clientele. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast that may end up ruffling some feathers, Kuba Cielen and Luke Miller go over how our opinions have shifted on certain topics and where some of this open minded nature have actually improved the both of us as athletes and coaches. While these conversations are not often had in an attempt to not ruffle some feathers, its conversations like these that actually get you guys to improve the way you are doing things as both coaches and athletes to raise the industry standard. Make sure you head of to Kuba's page @kuba_cielen on IG and his page on YouTube in the link below to see everything he has going on right now and give him a follow if you haven't already. Kuba's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfNocTBJECCId_oW11YeRwHypertrophy Intensive Seminar Link: https://store.pre-script.com/products/pre-script™-hypertrophy-intensive-26-27-march-2022-rotherham-uk Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat about some of the value a new year brings in goal setting and overall ways to go about making sure you reach those goals by the end of the year. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Aj Morris and Luke Miller get an update on Aj's current state of progress and go over what we consider when walking the tight line of the informational age and the blood and guts of what makes hardcore bodybuilding in order to build the best physiques. This is not an episode you guys will want to miss. Make sure you head of to Aj's page @ajmorris_ on IG to see everything he has going on right now and give him a follow if you haven't Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Luke Miller and Ross Byrne chat about what it takes to successfully transition from a productive offseason into nailing your next contest prep. Make sure you tune in to this episode to make sure you can bring your best package to the stage next time you prep. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat about managing the holidays as we begin to lead into Thanksgiving and discuss some strategies that are used to make the most out of your time with family and friends. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat about seasonal depression and discuss some strategies that are used with the mood disorder SAD to build out some strategies to improve our quality of life during the winter months.Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this installment of the Broscience Bullshit Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Alan Murphy, Luke Miller, and Olivia Gravengaard address some of the common challenges that “Broettes” face in gyms across the world and a im to explain why some of them are true and some of them aren't! This week we tackle the following statements that can't help but make you chuckle when you hear them“Low fat diets on prep for femalesShould a broette train like a bro?AI considerations and usage for female competitorsInterested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. www.noswitchfit.com 

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Luke Miller and Ross Byrne sit down to have a riveting discussion around birth control, female hormonal management, and the expectations of a coach when it comes to managing this for your clientele. This is not an episode you will want to miss as we set up a framework of expectations for females as they begin to wade into the world of physique sports and start to get rid of some the fear hormonal help for females within a physique development setting. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, special Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat about things to look for when it comes to choosing who you coach with in the industry, how we go about handling our clientele upon intake into our coaching system, and things we use to manage the coach to client relationship to foster successful clientele experiences. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this installment of the Bodybuilding Bullshit Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Alan Murphy and Luke Miller address some of the common “Bro Logic” that is perpetuated in gyms across the world and aim to explain why some of them are true and some of them aren't! This week we tackle the following statements that can't help but make you chuckle when you hear them“If the bar ain't bending you're just pretending” “Maximize the anabolic post show rebound bro” “The Intermediate BRO bulking cycle” Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. 

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, special guest Emily Miller comes on the show to chat with Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller post show battles that everyone struggles with. In this episode, we go through some personal battles for everyone on the show, ways to combat post show challenges with ourselves and our clientele, and build out strategies in managing this period in the best way possible. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In this installment of the Broscience Bullshit Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Alan Murphy and Luke Miller address some of the common “Bro Logic” that is perpetuated in gyms across the world and aim to explain why some of them are true and some of them aren't! This week we tackle the following statements that can't help but make you chuckle when you hear them“Bro, just do Fasted cardio to burn more fat”“ Just Increase your meal Frequency to speed up your metabolism man” “It is time to get shredded, time to just up the tren bro” Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In true Chat with the Boys fashion, Aj Morris, Nick Gloff, and Nick Gloff get together to answer viewers questions around contest prep management and we end up going down some rants that lead to extremely productive conversation around managing preps for ourselves and our athletes. In this episode, we cover everything around fatigue management, what metrics to use, what actually warrants the necessity of fatigue management, and how early is too early to “nail the look and hold it”? Make sure you guys check this episode out in order to take away some very useful tips for your own preps. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller address why both of them decided to stop prep for the development of their own long term success. For everyone who has done a contest prep before, we all know others typically look upon people stopping prep as a shameful act, but if we begin to gain context as to the reasons behind why they may have made that decision you may gain context on how those actions actually contribute to their long term success and we walk through in this episode what progress actually looks like and entails with some tangible takeaways for setting up your long term success as well. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In the first installment of the new Bodybuilding Bullshit Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Alan Murphy and Luke Miller address some of the common “Bro Logic” that is perpetuated in gyms across the world and aim to explain why some of them are true and some of them aren't! This week we tackle the following statements that can't help but make you chuckle when you hear themUtilizing bands during your sets means the set doesn't count  Peak Week just eat a burger and fries bro I lost all of my gains when I came off cycle. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode of the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Ross Byrne and Luke Miller attack the volume vs. intensity debate from a different perspective. With the desire to provide the audience with more useful takeaways, we take the time to focus on the key pillars of programming that we all agree on in order to provide a framework for writing and executing your own sessions. Make sure you tune in and bring in a note pad for this killer episode with Ross who will be a return guest in the future. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this month's Q&A installment with the boys we get an update on everyone's contest prep with some tips on prep management and answer some of the listeners questions! Everything from bloodwork for natural athletes, breathing mechanics, and more! As always, rants and deep dives included alongside some tangible takeaways for you guys to use in your own plans!  Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com

In the first installment of the new Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller address the psychological side of bodybuilding that is often swept under the rug. For everyone who has done a contest prep before, we all know the psychological side of the contest prep can be one of the hardest things to manage. From outside pressures, to fatigue, and loss of emotion, we go over how to build out habits and strategies to help with managing yourself and your athletes that are going through the various seasons of bodybuilding. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://www.noswitchfit.com/

Raising the Industry Standard of Coaching. Something that No Switch Fitness stands for and aims to do via educating to elevating others in the industry and moving the industry forward. Well today, we are taking a large step in the right direction by bringing on two more educators of the brand in Olivia Gravengaard and Alan Murphy. Make sure you tune into this episode to get to know these two as coaches, athletes, and educators in their desire to have No Off Switch in moving the industry forward with the way they carry themselves and educate others. Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Nick have a special guest on in Aj Morris to help field a variety of questions to make sure the listeners, you guys, are getting tangible takeaways to utilize in their own training, nutrition, and physique progress. In this episode, we field a ton of questions around continuous reps, rest pause training, deadlifts, and how to separate yourself as a bodybuilder in maximizing your own personal progress. Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Calum walk through everything that contributes to a solid contest prep for an athlete. From the phase leading into prep, the decision making from the start, how that decision making changes across prep, and even touch on peaking an athlete with common issues that people run into. Make sure to check this episode out as every time we have Calum on there are loads of takeaways for the listeners to pull from. Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Nick field a variety of questions to make sure the listeners, you guys, are getting tangible takeaways to utilize in their own training, nutrition, and physique progress. In this episode, we field a ton of questions around mini cuts, nutrition considerations, and wrap it up with some more training content for you guys as well. Make sure to look out for future places to drop us questions as we touch on a different topic each week! Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Nick sit down with Dr. Christiana to discuss raising the standard in the industry as a whole across multiple disciplines. Dr. Christiana is a board certified DPT who works on athletes across various disciplines including physique athletes, MMA fighters, NFL athletes and more. With her years of experience, she provides insight into vetting your sources, credentialing, some hard resources for further education, and greater insight into working in conjunction with coaches to provide better athlete outcomes for the client long term. Interested in coaching or diving deeper with education? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Nick field a variety of questions to make sure the listeners, you guys, are getting tangible takeaways to utilize in their own training, nutrition, and physique progress. In this episode, we field a ton of questions around set up, training, and tools we can use in the gym to make the most of our training and give examples for you guys to use yourselves. Make sure to look out for future places to drop us questions as we touch on a different topic each week! Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, we are back on the show with Nick Gloff in order to discuss some of the strategies we use to manage ourselves and athletes in getting the most out of them. Everything from injury management, the goals of exercises within programs, and much more to provide a comprehensive viewpoint on all of the considerations. Interested in coaching or learning more about advancing your knowledge set? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, we talk with Kuba Cielen, an IFBB Pro and physique coach himself in what it takes to be an IFBB Pro. We go over the standards at which you should hold yourself to in order to get the most out of your physique no matter what level you compete at currently. Whether you struggle with the training, nutrition, or even the scheduling side of things this is an episode you need to listen to. Interested in coaching or learning more about advancing your knowledge set? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, we talk with Alex Boivin about resistance training literature, different training set ups, and how this would differ across different applications. We lay out the framework for understanding the different aspects of a program that influence progress and where they rank in importance. Bring a notebook and pen guys and get ready to critically think. Interested in coaching or learning more about taking your training to the next level? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, we talk with Matt Jansen, coach of the recent 212 Olympian Shaun Clarida, about bringing your physique to the next level. We go over what your own personal expectations for yourself should be, nutrition, training and much more that all contribute to your long term success as a physique athlete. If you are wanting to bring your physique to the next level, you better not miss this episode. Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Calum dive into the nuts and bolts of considerations for specialized programming in taking a physique up a level when there are weak body parts present. We take a look at all the considerations we should have for these weak body parts and even dive into some class specific set ups in programming. Always gold when we have Calum onto the show, so make sure you do not miss out on this episode. Interested in learning more about coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Nick, as usual, get on some highly informational rants that will provide context on how we manage training for people across the spectrum of training styles. Do you truly understand what managing training fatigue means and looks like? Even if you think you do, make sure you tune into our deep dive into making the most of your training set up and how not to be a pussy with your training. Interested in learning more about coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke and Aj discuss the contributing factors to a successful contest prep when it comes to prepping for shows. Everything from offseason management prior to prep, transitioning into prep, and decision making throughout the prep process that can contribute to a more successful prep by the end of it. While the basis of the original conversation was for the natural realm, a lot of these points are very transferable no matter the organization you compete in. Make sure to tune in for some great tips that could help you make your next prep your best one yet. Interested in learning more about coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

This week we are joined by a fantastic IFBB Pro Bodybuilder from the UK in Kuba Cielen to go over Mini Cuts and mistakes we see other bodybuilders make throughout their process of becoming the best physique athlete they can be. Some gems in this episode that can't be missed from one of the guys currently killing it in the game, don't miss it! Looking to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Results with your physique progress? Click the link below to inquire and get started on your journey to reach your goals! https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, we are joined by Rhys Livingstone in order to dive into what it takes to compete in physique sports. Throughout this conversation, we cover setting expectations, what does management of variables for progress look like, run some case studies on decision making, and ultimately wrap up with some takeaways for individuals looking to compete at a high level. Make sure you do not miss this episode and as always bring your notebooks people. Looking to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Results with your physique progress? Click the link below to inquire and get started on your journey to reach your goals! https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

In this episode, Luke goes back and forth with Nick Gloff busting some of the faulty logic that is used by others in the industry in order to create job security by using obscurity in their explanations. With that being made known, we walk through what the appropriate logic and viewpoints we should be taking when looking at movement patterns in a program and using that to program a bodybuilder's sessions according to this logic. This requires a higher level order of thinking, but this is why we are here in the first place. Make sure you do not miss one of the most intellectually stimulating conversations that can be streamed into application in a while with this one. Interested in coaching or learning more about biomechanics? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of Your Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/

This week we have a legendary duo in Eric Helms and Brian Minor in order to take a deeper dive on progressing from a session set up level out into the large scope of progressing a program over the long term. You wanna get jacked? Make sure you do not miss this episode as some absolute gems dropped in this episode that will help you conceptualize how to progress your program set up to maximize hypertrophy. Thanks to everyone for all of the support and Eric and Brian for coming on the show for a roundtable. Look forward to more episodes in the future. Interested in coaching? Use the link below for all coaching inquiries to No Switch Fitness in order to take No Off Switch in Pursuit of your Physique Development Goals. https://noswitchfitness.com/contact/ 

This week we take a look into what it takes to not only get big to to progress big. It's not an easy task balancing you sleep, recovery, training, nutrition, and health at 300+ lbs. So how does one do it? Thanks exactly what we wanted to know. Enjoy this weeks episode and thank you all so much for the support lately it has been unreal.

This week we have Joe Jeffery back on to talk about everything you need to know about female PED usage in the sport of bodybuilding. His "Safer Use" model should be the industry standard for Coaches in the sport. Let us know what you think about these PED talks. 

This week we have returning guest Calum Raistrick on to talk about the ins and outs of training female athletes. Educating yourself as a coach and athlete to better understand female physiology is at the forefront of this conversation and is viably important to the long term success of the athletes career. Lets dive into this week's episode. 

This week we sit down with Kyle Taynor and Rhys Livingstone from Elite Vitality. The conversation was hands down super interesting and very informative as we dug into the foundations of being a successful coach via being a successful business owner. Enjoy this weeks episode!

This podcast is not intended to cure, treat, or diagnose diseases. It is purely for information. This week we take a deeper look into PED usage in bodybuilders and general population. We talk about finding appropriate amounts, stack balance, and AI usage. Definitely an enlightening conversation for both Natural and Enhanced athletes.

This week we jump back into part II of our sup talk with Matt Jansen and Dr. Mike Israetel. In this episode we go over digestive issues with drug use, take a deep dive into peaking athletes, and discuss some dos/don'ts as it pertains to PEDs.

This week we take a deep dive into the mind of Joe Bennett (thehypertrophycoach) discussing all things gains. We covered everything from the mental to the physical mechanics of putting on lean tissue and keeping yourself healthy. So sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing from modern-day Bodybuilding Yoda - Joe Bennett.

This week we dive into Training and I mean dive. We had the chance to chat with the outstanding young bodybuilder and coach Nick Gloff. And boy he did not disappoint. Hope you all enjoy this week's episode. See you next Friday.