South Pacific Muscle is all about bodybuilding, training and gym culture in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Keep up to date with news, events and discussions about all things bodybuilding in NZ and the wider South Pacific. Get to know local professional bodybuilders and strength athletes as well as helpful training and nutrition advice.
The boys are joined by New Zealand Bodybuilding legend Mike Kingsnorth to embarrass him with his own signature t-shirt and talk about some off season training tips. Remember to check out @southpacificmuscle on Instagram for the merch drop and to follow local bodybuilding.
Mike and Nate discuss Mike's online purchase of weird and wonderful health supplements for organ support, blood sugar management and general health. Nate takes us through his daily supplement regimen.
The boys from SPM are joined by @Dom_Fonoti (2020 & 2021 SI Overall Bodybuilding champion)and @workoutunleashed Dave Margison (NZ Natural and NZIFBB Men's physique competitor) to find out a bit about some of our local athletes and talk training.
Mike and Nate catch up post nationals and talk Christmas food, favorite deserts and future plans.
Nate is busy so Mike gets some of the guys competing this weekend at the NZIFBB Nationals to talk about the show, competitors we know about and the Pro show.
Long overdue catch up with Mike and Nate. Mike is 6 days out from NZIFBB Nationals and Nate is 5 weeks into the off season.
South Pacific Muscle - Ep 98 - we talk about the NZIFBB South Island Champs & NABBA Nationals. Nate's describes how he nearly ran over a guy while attempting to get vaxxed!
Less than a week from their IFBB & NABBA shows, Nate & Mike try to have a comprehendible conversation... not sure it happened!
The week that was in Prepville with Mike & Nate at 13 days out
A long overdue catch up with Mike & Nate as we talk prep fatigue, the Arnold Classic 2021 and New Zealand Bodybuilding show calendars.
The highs and lows of prepping for a bodybuilding show with Mike, Sydney & Nate as they get ready for NZIFBB, NABBA, WFF & INBA Nationals.
Mariska Roetz IFBB Bikini Pro joins us to talk about competing at the 2021 Nashville & Texas Pro IFBB shows recently.
The depleted trio are back chronicling their experiences prepping for bodybuilding shows.
SPM are joined by New Zealand's latest IFBB Wellness Pro Berdina Magdalena to talk about her journey and the elation of winning a Pro Card.
IFBB Pro Tom Shaw & Wolfpack Powerlifter Jackson Hinch join SPM to talk 2021 IFBB Texas & Europa Pro's and Robert Timms "natty or not". We then get onto more important questions like "would you hit it if you could get the 'rona"!
The Prep Files covers dieting for a bodybuilding show from a different angle. Less of the X's & O's and more about the experience and psychology of semi-starved athletes!
Nate, Mike & Sydney download the week that was as they prep for their NZIFBB, NABBA, WFF & INBA shows.
The prep files tells the tale of life prepping for a bodybuilding show. Mike & Nate are joined by Bikini competitor Sydney Thant-Cyn as they each download the week that was in prep life.
We are joined by Darren Dingle to review the British Finals 2Bro's, preview the IFBB Tampa Pro lineup and discuss the upcoming 2021 NZIFBB Wellington Champs / Classic Pro Qualifier.
The prep files tells the tale of life prepping for a bodybuilding show. Mike & Nate are joined by Bikini competitor Sydney Thant-Cyn as they each download the week that was in prep life.
SPM is joined by Top 10 Mr Olympia Classic IFBB Pro Mateo Vaihu. We talk about his career highlights and stepping up to the Pro ranks along with the upcoming Body of Steel competition, which features a Wellness Pro Qualifier and MR Tonga 2021.
Mike & Nate talk training & comp prep, local bodybuilding show, Wolfpack Powerlifting & the Arnolds 2021.
SPM is joined by super heavyweight Aussie Bodybuilder Mike Hulusi. Mike drops some serious knowledge on training, supplements, recovery modalities and coaching.
NZIFBB Bodybuilder Frank Carroll joins South Pacific Muscle to talk training, nutrition, coaching and life!Â
SPM are joined by NZIFBB Athlete Logan Hopa for a korero. We talk training, coaching and 600g servings of rice!
The boys from South Pacific Muscle talk Rabdomyolysis, Handcuffs and other bits & pieces!
Mike Kingsnorth IFBB Pro, Aiden Theedom & Nate talk supp stacks & the latest happenings from the IFBB Pro League.
Kiwi Crossfit legend Kevin Manuel joins South Pacific Muscle for a korero about training, the mental aspects of performance and competing at the World Crossfit Games.
SPM crew are joined by IFBB Pro Mike Kingsnorth, NZIFBB Classic Bodybuilder Jordan Earl and Wolfpack Powerlifter Jackson Hinch. We talk a lot of crap basically and answer a few questions, though not terribly well!
Mike & Nate rattle on about coaching and training
Our good mate Rocco joins us at SPM as we go off-topic. We did manage a brief recap of The NY Pro 2021.
Colm Woulfe, NZ's Strongest Man & World's Strongest Man competitor joins South Pacific Muscle to talk training, competing in Botswana, pulling 900lb deadlifts and a bunch of other stuff!
Ants, Jordan, Tom & Mike K join the South Pacific Muscle boys for some off topic banter! Nothing serious, though you might want to avoid this one if you're easily offended!
South Pacific Muscle talk with NZIFBB Men's Physique athlete Ash Mullen one week out from the Auckland Champs / Pro Qualifier.
SPM are joined by NZIFBB Men's Physique competitor Joey Anae as he enters his last week of prep for the Pro Qualifier!! Great talking to this 22-yo 6'5" Samoan sensation!
South Pacific Muscle catch up with IFBB Bikini competitor Jess Greene and find out how she's feeling 8 days out from the NZIFBB Bikini Pro Qualifier! Great chat about performance, setting goals and ticking all the boxes, whether that applies to your bodybuilding goals or other things in your world. Really inspired after this one!!
SPM is joined by Fit2Guk Coach Puk Kireka, who talks us through growing up in the gang life to making change and becoming a role model for others. Great to see guys like Puk showing there is always another way if you're up for the challenge!
Jay Roberts aka Jay Rob Aesthetics talks to South Pacific Muscle. We talk training in the Solomon Islands & competing in INBA & ICN in New Zealand.
We have a korero with the biggest crew since Boo Yah Tribe, the Poly Heavy Hitters from Nesian Fitness, South Auckland. What an awesome bunch of strongman competitors & powerlifters these guys are, creating fantastic role model for our Polynesian peeps.
Awesome to finally korero with Tom Agnew, the 4'2" behemoth who is potentially NZ's strongest pound for pound man.
South Pacific Muscle is joined by Sidney Dos Santos & Emile Karauria-George, who talk about the Gen-Z bodybuilding journey and their goals in bikini / fitness model and bodybuilding / men's physique.
Nate's rant about Training Mentality - captures some thoughts at the time about why such a small percentage of trainers look like they lift. Nothing negative, just some insights into how Nate has stepped it up a level in the gym to progress his physique so rapidly.
South Pacific Muscle is joined by NZIFBB Classic Bodybuilder & Evolution Supplements Director Michael Fowles. We talk the usual bodybuilding stuff along with a few guesses at who will be Mr New Zealand 2021!
Strength & Conditioning coach Bryn Ealey (Samurai Strength) talks us through the basics of training for fighters and the differences between hypertrophy training vs sports specific training for athletes.
South Pacific Muscle talk with Australian bodybuilding legend Sammy Ioannidis. We discuss his career, including wins at Mr Universe, competing as an IFBB Pro in the golden era of the 90's with Dorian Yates, Kevin Levrone and Nasser El Sombaty. We also get the story behind Sammy's time with Reg Park!
The boys are joined for training updates from Ryan Galland, Shaun King & Mike Kingsnorth along with the usual banter about Deep Heat and testicles.
IFBB Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder Ephraim Gudgeon joins us to share his inspirational story, how he overcame adversity, training at the Mecca, Golds Gym Venice and winning his pro card at the Toronto Pro! Ephraim is one inspirational guy!
World Gym Australia Director and Mr Olympia competitor Jon Davie IFBB Pro joins us to talk bodybuilding. He discusses training legs with Tom Platz, the self belief required to reach the Olympia stage and when to say enough is enough.
Big Paris Theodosiou & IFBB Pro Mike Kingsnorth discuss the upcoming battle between Nick Walker & Blessing Awodibu, is the beef real or just good theatre. And we keep the myth alive by flogging the dead horse that is Kai Greene's potential for a comeback.
Shaun "Ginger Shred Man" Steiner talks bodybuilding and golf handicaps! We shared some good laughs with one of NZ Bodybuilding's favourite sons!
Ryan Davenport NZIFBB Bodybuilder & Jamie Blomfield NZIFBB Bikini competitor, join SPM to talk life from a Bodybuilding couple's perspective, we meet their dog Beau and find out their plans for the future.
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