Peak Physique Podcast

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest James Ayotte, founder of Team Atlas. James has built an extremely successful brand and is one of the most highly recognized IFBB Pro Bikini teams in the industry today with 109 pro cards and 32 Olympia qualifications. In this episode they'll deep dive into the competition prep framework and strategies it takes to build IFBB Pro Bikini champions. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explains what a double progression training program is and how to leverage it to maximize your bodybuilding and physique outcomes. Andre will discuss exercise modalities, periodization, how to determine your starting weight, and layout the framework to help you design a double progression training plan. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

In this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, along with featured guest, Dr. Guillermo Escalante, Professor of Kinesiology at Cal-State San Bernardino, share some exciting news on the recent NPC/IFBB – NASM Partnership, as well as a slew of advanced training strategies. Andre and Dr. G highlight what attributes helped make the NASM PBC course the official certification for the NPC and IFBB Pro League. Plus, they will discuss strategies for advanced muscle hypertrophy training from recent case studies and the cardiovascular effects of AAS. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, shares insights on how to manifest your goals into reality using the power of visualization. Andre will share personal experiences and best mindset strategies to identify your biggest goals, formulate a plan of action, and execute by starting with a vision. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. : https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into the concept behind nutrient partitioning. Andre will explain how your body processes nutrients, what it all means, and how it can be leveraged to maximize physique outcomes. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

In this special episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams welcomes featured guest, Tyler Manion, Vice President of the NPC/IFBB, to deep dive into the new Fit Model division, share insights for the upcoming Arnold Classic, and discuss the mutual NASM and NPC focus on athlete health & safety. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explores the best practices and strategies to avoid GI distress, chronic gut inflammation and bloating during your growth phase. Andre shares insights on common causes, nutritional work arounds, supplementation, and reinforce best meal prepping practices. So take note and avoid the bloat in this monologue presentation! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

 In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into the concept of these “newbie gains,” as well as weighs in on whether there is science behind this concept or if it's a myth. Plus, how to best leverage this for your new physique clients, as well as a few of Andre's personal body building antidotes and experiences on the topic and more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

Are you struggling to build quality muscle? In this encore episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, breaks down the effects of Myostatin as it relates to skeletal muscle and hypertrophy. Find out the role of myostatin protein, how it governs muscle mass, and how to leverage inhibition of myostatin to increase your muscle building capacity. All bodybuilders or individuals looking to build muscle will want to tune in for this knowledge drop! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

Get ready to flex your knowledge base when it comes to muscle gain in this special episode share. On this “Peak Physique Podcast," IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Andre Adams switches roles, from host to guest, after appearing on Rick Richey's “NASM-CPT Podcast.” The two deep dive into a myriad of topics in, and around, muscular hypertrophy. They'll discuss proper protein intake, the importance hydration, the balance between diet and workout, a few training tips and much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

With the holiday season here, in this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams shares personal insights and coaches' recommendations on how to best balance enjoying the holidays without gaining fat and sabotaging your physique. Andre will highlight useful tips on nutrition best practices, recommended supplementation for mitigating fat gain, and training tips to put those holiday calories to use. This insightful monologue presentation will help you make the best of this holiday season balancing act! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

In this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, shares insights on the best practices for physique program design. He will deep dive into how to get started, client assessments, how to perform a needs analysis, and strategies for structuring your client macro, meso and micro cycles. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into what inflammation biomarkers to watch for on prep and how they can impact your health and physique outcomes. Andre also explores why bodybuilders are more susceptible to inflammatory response, PED impacts, common tests, and management strategies. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into a full review of some new innovations in physique training using state of the art home gym equipment. With today's busy lifestyles and rising gym membership costs it's becoming more important to have access to quality home gym equipment that still allows you to train like a pro! The Speediance Gym Monster is a truly impressive machine loaded with advanced physique training technology you're sure to love. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, 3-time Ms. Olympia Fitness Champion, Whitney Jones. With the 2024 Mr. Olympia just around the corner, Andre and Whitney will explore various bodybuilding topics, such as an athlete's perspective of behind-the-scenes at big shows like the Arnold or Olympia, nutrition and training strategies that have helped them ascend to the top of the sport, “things they wish they knew,” and much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, along with featured guest, Chris Minnes, share insights on how the bodybuilding community has evolved, how to be successful as an athlete, fitness coach or promoter and ultimately build a financially stable career. Andre and Chris will also discuss upcoming key industry events such as Legion Sports Festival, 2024 Mr. Olympia and IFBB Pro/NPC World Invictus. This is an episode you won't want to miss!  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3zoMWyV

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, 3-time Ms. Bikini Olympia champ, Ashley Kaltwasser, share insights from peak week for their IFBB Tokyo Pro show.  They will discuss highlights of their NASM seminar that took place at GY Fitness in Hawaii, how they are keeping their nutrition and training on point, managing time zone changes and peaking for the Tokyo Pro show. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4d53aeB

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams reveals insights from case examples about muscle protein synthesis (MPS) that can impact a physique athlete's outcomes. Andre will explore the basics of how MPS works, why understanding this concept is critical to physique development, how different types of protein sources will have different effects on MPS, and how to leverage these nutritional strategies to improve your ability to build muscle. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3M8ZwVH

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams highlights the role and importance of managing testosterone levels for female physique athletes. Testosterone is frequently misunderstood and often mistaken as a "male hormone." Andre will also debunk some common misconceptions, how to interpret female bloodwork hormones panels, and optimal ranges for women to keep testosterone and maximize performance and overall wellbeing. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4d5F449

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, discusses Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) therapy benefits for physique and bodybuilding athletes. Featured guest Dr. Miguel Romo, of CB Medical Center, and his team, will share case examples, answer frequently asked questions about stem cells, and explain potential benefits of MSC on different organ systems for anti-aging, rejuvenation and overall wellness. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4d4I0gS

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, explores the sudden rise of blood pressure medications in the sport of bodybuilding. Andre will breakdown what you need to know about blood pressure medications as it relates to bodybuilding, potential risks and benefits, common medications, and who should consult with a doctor to see if blood pressure medications might be beneficial. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3XOWL32

In this episode of “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Pro Physique Athlete and NASM Master Trainer, Andre Adams, explores the hype around waist trainers. Andre will do a deep dive into why waist trainers are popular in the bodybuilding community, different types of waist trainers, potential safety risks, and best practices for those seeking to use this tool for physique enhancement. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3VwIt4b

Are you struggling to build quality muscle? In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, breaks down the effects of Myostatin as it relates to skeletal muscle and hypertrophy. Find out the role of myostatin protein, how it governs muscle mass, and how to leverage inhibition of myostatin to increase your muscle building capacity. All bodybuilders or individuals looking to build muscle will want to tune in for this knowledge drop! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3xdfA55

With National Meal Prep Day coming up on June 9th, let's take this opportunity to help you get your body right for the summer months and beyond. On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, along with featured guest, fellow IFBB Pro, and registered dietitian, Chris Tuttle, unpack all things meal prep, including why, and how, each body is unique. From balancing calories, to having an eating plan (even when you're on vacation or celebrating a special event), and advice for a proper meal mental approach, this is the episode for you! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3WWsE9o

Let's get your skin looking the best it can. In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Physique Olympian, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, Drew Velasco, Triple Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner & Entrepreneur, cover best practices to keep your hair, skin and nails healthy during contest prep. Andre and Drew will share experiences, what to be aware of on prep, nutraceuticals & nutrition best practices, plus medical therapies to help create a healthy environment for your skin. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4bqGhS4

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Andre Adams deep dives into the results from his HTMA bioelectric mineral analysis from Dr. Indigo Vasquez and shares how this data will be integrated into his nutrition strategy. Big surprises are revealed that complement blood labs and will help Andre program macro and micronutrition to correct mineral imbalances that affect the central nervous system and adrenal glands on prep. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3QhsSDZ

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, explores the best practices to achieve maximum hypertrophy for bodybuilding and optimizing nutrition. He also shares in-depth insight on the difference between pre-and post-workout nutrition for bodybuilders versus performance athletes including micro and macro nutrition. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3vTMEhO

In this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams is joined by featured guest, No. 2 ranked IFBB Olympian Women's Fitness competitor Taylor Learmont, to discuss training strategies for the women's fitness division. They will explore how to properly train for one of the most difficult divisions in bodybuilding and balance performance with aesthetic physique goals. Some key topics covered are skill training, functional & performance training, weekly training splits, how peak week may differ for fitness athletes, and muscular development training. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3PIKlVI

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams, along with featured guest, Dr. Indie Vasquez DNM explain how nutraceuticals and natural medicine can be utilized to enhance bodybuilding performance and longevity. They'll also deep dive into the latest testing methods, key health indicators, bio resonance scans, immune health, gut health, anti-aging, detoxification, and much more. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMA If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4ajh3F0

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams takes you behind the scenes with insights from some of the top IFBB Pros on the planet, and a show recap from the Arnold Classic 2024.  Andre was able to go behind the scenes with interviews from Olympia champions such as Andrea Shaw and Francielle Mattos, notable figures like Dave Palumbo and Shawn Ray, to rising stars Isa Pereira, Kyron Holden, Breon Ansley, Samson Dauda, Hadi Choopan, Anjie Yeo and others. Don't miss Andre's post-show analysis on placings and feedback for these IFBB superstars! ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMA. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/49YdGD3

Let's put some of these myths to rest, once and for all. In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete/NASM MT, along with featured guest, Dr. Rick Richey, NASM MI/Host of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” explore NASM MythBusters, while reviewing some common influencer exercises. They'll highlight what things to lookout for, how to assess the effectiveness of the exercise, joint-action and muscle anatomy, and give recommendations on which ones add value and which are all hype. Learn how these concepts can be applied to your physique and bodybuilding training! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/49jbwOh

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams, along with featured guest, triple board-certified multi-specialist nurse practitioner and owner of Drew & Co Medical Aesthetics, Drew Velasco, deep dive into the importance of bloodwork, overall wellness, and hormones. This episode will also explore key health indicators for both lifestyle clients, as well as well as physique athletes. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3uuneGJ

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explores the benefits, and potential risks, of blood flow restriction training, also known as BFR or tourniquet training. Find out how BFR training can be applied to the physique athlete to maximize hypertrophy and muscular development. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3u0TNvK

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams breaks down a quick overview of what lactic acidosis is, what symptoms to look out for, how it can affect the physique athlete, and common remedies to keep you performing at optimal levels during your prep. This is one knowledge drop you won't want to miss! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3HaZ9Y

No one in history has more professional IFBB wins than Ashley Kaltwasser. On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast, host Andre Adams deep dives into the mind of the 3-time Ms. Bikini Olympia champ to explore what attributes, training techniques and motivations have helped her become the winningest athlete in IFBB Professional history. They will share competition stories, training strategies, peak week insights for bikini athletes, and how to stay motivated during your journey. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/47afOpx

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast” host, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, IFBB Head Judge and Olympia TV Director, Terrick El Guindy. The two recap the 2023 Olympia results, judging criteria for each division, changes in IFBB men's physique with the new weight cap, how to go from novice to pro, and what to expect in 2024. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3GCdYTk

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explores several fundamentals of Chest Development training including exercise selection, pectoral anatomy, personal experience and some recent studies that just might shock you! Take a journey into the mind of a Physique Olympian and NASM Master Trainer with beginner and advanced concepts. Plus, a bonus example workout you can apply to your next chest day. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/40V8HQh

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, shares all the highlights from the Mr. Olympia in Orlando. He will break down the placings, Olympia winners, judges scoring criteria, as well as what to expect in 2024 for physique athletes! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/49qlkGI

Life is all about balance. For Ms. International Kass Gillis, time management is essential. On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, Andre Adams, explores balancing the dichotomy of being an IFBB Superstar, and managing your home life with family. They'll also discuss the mindset it takes to compete, how the training demands can impact your family, navigating life obstacles and being present, a glimpse into Kass's training for the 2023 Mr. Olympia, and much more! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/474DooB

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams takes a ride into the mind of the winningest IFBB Pro Bodybuilder of all time, featured guest, Dexter “The Blade” Jackson. The two deep dive into what it took to go from a novice bodybuilder to Mr. Olympia and 9X Arnold Classic Champion. They'll also explore how training has evolved, changes (and dangers) of PED abuse, longevity in bodybuilding, and the 2024 Dexter Jackson Classic! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3FDuK4a

NASM is pleased to unveil our newest podcast addition to our Network featuring host, NASM Master Trainer, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, Andre Adams. On this premiere episode, Andre will share his background, detail the high-level premise of the show, topics which will be covered, fitness celebrities and guests, and much more. Andre is excited to have you along for a deep dive into his bodybuilding journey as both an athlete and contest prep coach. Let's get you to your peak physique and have some fun along the way! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/46ReDM5