The Competitive Edge

We break down a handful of squat and leg press variations that are commonly used to make sure you're getting the most out of your movements. 

First up in our 3 part series centered around leg training is how to build juicy glutes. We break down the best exercises for glutes and the dos and don'ts of each.

What does it take to successfully accomplish a comeback and how do you overcome the biggest obstacle of the comeback?

Winning matters. High standards matter. To reach where it is you dream of you'll need to lose to learn and create the standards to live by to win!

What do I do if my partner doesn't support me? My partner isn't helpful or makes negative comments about what Im doing. My friends always tempt me when Im in prep or serious about my fitness journey. As coaches we hear these a lot and we discuss ways to build healthier relationships and make better decisions for ourselves in these challenging positions. 

What's the number 1 thing stopping you from progressing in all things in your life? Listen in!

We cover how and why we initiate a pre prep phase to better prepare our athletes for the long prep ahead to bring the best physique possible 

Everything matters when it comes to your look on stage and there's many things you never thought of that we discuss and you should consider.

We prepare random questions for each other to answer to allow the viewers learn more about us authentically while being the most us.

We cover what NOT to do when peaking. This is not a comprehensive list but surly there's things here you should avoid or pay close attention too. 

What and who we consume on social media can help or hurt us depending on our awareness and perception of self and others. We discuss social media and the comparison that can come with it. 

Change is inevitable but evolution is a commitment to better!

We cover a lot of ground discussing Nadia's journey through bodybuilding, life and coaching that led to the incredible growth now that she displays on a daily basis. We talk a lot of posing for bikini and wellness where she excels with many of the athletes that compete on Tomanek Trained. 

Tomanek Trained Coach Kevin Haramis stops in the TT Headquarters to discuss training in person, surgery recovery dos and dents,  how to train better, building better glutes, different splits, and ways to better utilize common leg machines.

We talk about how the buzzword "accountability" should be more associated with empowerment than punishment. 

We sit down with IFBB Pro Ashley Jones and discuss posing creatively, her rise into women's bodybuilding, and her inspirations throughout her career.

We answer 10 of your questions you gave us. You give us the Q we give you the A!

What's the best training programming? When's the best time to do cardio? What's the best way to busy body fat? Find out in this episode!

It takes the right the body, habits and mindset to be successful in a contest prep. Not just to prep, but successfully prep and come into proper conditioning. You must align all things to do it right.

Healthy communication should be the foundation in any relationship. Romantic, professional, platonic, and even coach/athlete relationships could be so much better if we just communicated better!

Everyone wants IT now but forgets it's the experiences and the lessons of the things we have to do today that we don't want to do, but have to do, that give us the necessary foundation to do what we love in the future. You must scale everything in life.

We cover the basics of what, why, and how of growth hormone and insulin in physique athletes with general myths and potential concerns. This is for education purposes only. No medical advice is given.

We discuss a major theme building for 2024 and the distinct differences  between those who will win and those we will forget. We also discuss the largest team meet up in the country

Laying out the differences between local, national, and pro level shows in terms of expectations, production, judging, conditioning, and competition level.

We cover the most frequently asked questions we get as coaches so we can just direct you to this episode every time we are asked.

What do you have to possess to create the life you want? We all have the power to create through manifestation and actions that align with the lives we want and the legacy we want to leave. The power we have to impact the world and create change is a culmination of consistent actions and behaviors that aren't uncommon or mind-bending.

With so many holidays, events, and distractions it's so easy let off the gas and become relaxed. There's still time on the clock to make the most of your year.

Some people prep in 10-12 weeks and others 20 or more weeks. What's better and what considerations should you make? Tune in!

We recap Britt and Austin's big showing at Easterns in New Jersey and then go over/underrated on hot topics.

There's a must foundational skill needed to be successful in any facet. Scheduling everything and staying organized, even with the most basic human needs, is a sure way to know how to keep winning at higher levels. Discipline = freedom.

Contest prep is HARD but what makes it so hard and what does this do to your mindset? What are some things that make being in the trenches harder and how can you make it better? Listen and find out!

Being present, shadow work, masculine and feminine energy, inner child, and higher self are all buzz words on social media. What do all these words mean? How is it helpful for us to do a shadow work study to evolve into our best self? Learn from practitioner Jonathan McCartney.

Fran is in the pro league with new goals and a new outlook. The journey wasn't without its challenges but she's owning every step of the way and we discuss how she's setting herself up for success everyday.

Losing is never fun and winning doesn't last. Losing offers something winning could never. Get comfortable with losing to get familiar with winning.

We recap Wings of Strength Arizona Pro and then ask each other some questionsssss

Brittany joins us to talk about a true journey and the eb and flow of what an all-encompassing journey to the pro league can look like.

We discuss observations we make as coaches and elaborate on each point to give deeper insight and perspective

Reversing from out of your show is incredibly difficult… but why? What's going on with your body? It's time to understand the importance of the process and why it's so difficult.

We recap an incredible week of coaching, community development, and winning in Pittsburgh

A scarcity mindset causes hyperfixation, leads to short-term coping instead of long-term problem-solving, and increases jealousy and stress depriving people of potential success.

Breaking down the overall structure of what we do to handle all that is thrown at us during the week even at our busiest times.

What does it mean to be a mature athlete and how does this help you become the best athlete you can be?

Stuck in your progression? Identify the reason you've plateaued in progress and make the necessary adjustments to keep progressing.

Stay on the safer side and utilize the proper health supplements. We suggest what use and what to look for and why when it comes to supplementation.

Femininity in bodybuilding is a balancing act. We discuss ways we advocate for feminine and masculine expression as athletes and as coaches.

We discuss how reviving and caring for our inner child has allowed us to be happier and have more fun

We sit down with two champions on Tomanek Trained, Morgan Hoskins and IFBB Pro Francesca Emanuele, to discuss their experience and perspective during their successful rookie seasons.

“Coach I have to travel what should I do?” We discuss how to stay on plan and travel.

We break down the why of peaking, dos and don'ts, but not a how to because we must always consider the individual.

We break down important key terms used frequently in bodybuilding and the peaking process.

People always want to know how to grow a business successfully but they ask all the wrong questions and they never consider how the team is put together and evolve together to breed a culture of success.