The Flex Success Podcast

The most recent Flex Athlete to turn pro is Kyl Raggio. He shares the hows, whens, and whys of how he achieved this, leaving some clues behind for you, the listener, to pick up and use. No ambitions to turn pro? No problem. The clues of excellence can be used for whatever your goals are. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Kyl Raggio, head to:https://www.instagram.com/kylraggio.ifbbpro/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In house Flex Prep Coaches Dean & George recap on the aussie competitive season just passed. They recap this seasons wins, judging decisions, how to manage athletes who have 4+ week gaps between shows, the changing tide in Aussie 'sportsmanship' within bodybuilding, and more. Would you rather:A - Your dog be stuck in their worst puppy stage foreverorB - Your Mr's PMS 24/7 Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Natural Pro Bodybuilder and Comp Prep Coach to the elite, Brandon Kempter, talks us through all things bodybuilding from the optimal offseason, to dieting/growth ratios, to his love for the grind. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Brandon Kempter, head to:https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Bodybuilding isn't just a sport—it's an identity. It shapes everything: how you eat, train, socialize, and even what you value most. But what happens when you take time off or step away from competing entirely? For many, the transition brings feelings of loss, confusion, and an identity crisis. In this episode, we dive deep into "identity"—one of the seven coaching landmarks in our Life After Competing program. If you're struggling to redefine yourself beyond the stage, we're sharing practical strategies to help you navigate this shift with confidence. Would you rather? A - Have no memory of the future from today onwards OR B - Only remember your life from today onwards. Fan of the show? If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Coach Chelsea, head to:https://www.instagram.com/chelseadom_fit/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

How long should preps be? 8 weeks... 20 weeks... more? In this episode, veteran Comp Prep Coach Calum Raistrick talks us through the pros and cons of various comp prep timelines. Mentions: https://theicmeducation.com/ Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Calum Raistrick, head to:https://www.instagram.com/calum_teamprocoach/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Cardio is a surprisingly controversial topic in the bodybuilding space. Some swear by it's benefits for growth, while others will preach it kills your gains. Let the Flex Prep Coaches walk you through the 3 categories of benefits for bodybuilders. Why it might not be a good idea. Why it might. When to do it. When not to. And why high intensity cardio might not be the brightest idea for bodybuilders. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

What training variables matter when it comes to hypertrophy? Is it all just load, tension and progressive overload or do variables such as exercise selection, rest periods, time under tension, form, and range of motion also play a pivotal role in driving growth? Some of the answers may surprise you. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Join us for a discussion on all things performance nutrition... We take a look under the hood at the things most of us think we have sorted like protein, micros, and carbs. Our guest, Phil, makes clear that the details do matter. Want more? How about Phil's phasic napping protocol which is sure to make your head spin. Mentions:https://www.pre-script.com/performance-nutrition Would you rather:Have meaningful relationships but have 0 impact on the world OR have no meaningful relationships but have an impact on the world? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Phil Smith, head to:https://www.instagram.com/sportplus_performance/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Following on from our episode about nutrition over the Xmas season, we now cover nutrition while on holidays. We do recommend listening to the previous episode also even if your holiday doesn't fall in the Xmas season because a lot of those tips are still relevant. Mentions: Flex Success Macro Tracking Course Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

You have a physique goal. But you also have a goal of not having a sucky Christmas where you can't eat let you hair down around nutrition. This episode covers how you might survive this Christmas season with these two conflicting goals, without feeling like you've totally failed at both. Would you rather:A - Have out of control pubic hair or B - Out of control toenails Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In this episode we talk with one of the worlds best competitive eaters, James Webby. On the surface if it may sound like eating for a living has no relevance to bodybuilding, but when you lift up the hood, you'll see there is a lot of crossover. Join us in this episode to learn about food management strategies, and the wild side of competitive eating. Warning: It's not for the squeamish Something worth sharing:If you love it, do it. Would you rather:A - 85% of your waking hours you have the sensation that you're going to poop your pantsorB - Never retire from competitive eating, including no off seasons for eating normally Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about James Webby, head to:https://www.instagram.com/jwebby_can.eat/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Carrying on from Ep 144, we cover the remaining bodybuilding related questions asked by you guys on our social media. The questions range from when exogenous insulin use in a peak week might be appropriate, to why people develop food intolerances on prep. Something worth sharing:Flex Coach George bought his first house Would you rather:A - Spend your life with the sensation of having to be busting to pee orB - Always be a little bit nauseous Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Bodybuilding is a tough & complicated sport for anyone, but then throw in not being able to feel or move anything from the chest down, and you have our very own Flex Success Athlete Blake, who very recently turned Pro in the wheelchair division and competed at the Olympia only weeks later. Check out this episode to learn more about wheelchair bodybuilding and a pro mindset. Mentions: MFP study HERE (doi: 10.1145/3308558.3313432) Something worth sharing:How To Change Your Mind Chapter 2: Psilocybin Would you rather:A - Have an embarrassingly pimped wheel chair or B - a totally shaved head except for a long fringe Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Blake Colleton, head to:https://www.instagram.com/blakecolleton/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

All things Q&A relating to bodybuilding. The boys share their answers to questions like: - What are 3 things that make a good coach?- What is an undervalued or surprising trait that makes a good athlete?- What is something you did differently this comp season compared to the past?- What is something about bodybuilding that might surprise an outsider? Something worth sharing:Sous Vide (cooking method) Would you rather:A - Make a sexual moan noise everytime you laugh ORB - It burns every time you pee Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

The resident Flex Success Comp Prep Coaches, Dean & George, debrief on an action packed comp season. A new IFBB Pro card and Mr Olympia qualification earned by Flex Athlete Blake, as well as 8 podium finishes at the IFBB Australian nationals. Listen in for some interesting peak week details, things they thought they could have done better this season, and the things they thought they nailed. Mentions:@lift3d.nutrition Something worth sharing:Lift3d Nutriton - SedateOptimal Quitting Podcast Would you rather:A - Live the rest of the year without your beardORB- Live the next 12 months with a Pink Mohawk Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Growth phases, Mini cuts, Comp prep... they are all important for the competitive physique athlete, but what doesn't get enough air time is the post comp phase. In this episode, our resident prep coaches, Dean & George, talk over their thoughts and strategies for athletes post comp. Something worth sharing:eBooks: Life After Dieting: A Guide To Informed EatingUntangling Fat Loss: A simple guide to keeping it off Would you rather:A - Never have a psychedelic experienceOR B - Have a 50/50 good/bad trips each time you do them Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Your hosts Dean and Lizzy explore the mind of a very passionate and promising Flex Athlete, Mike Pearson. He is about to get back on stage after a 3 year focused growth phase with Flex Coach Dean. Take a listen to learn how this prep is different and more meaningful than the last, and a discussion on how to believe in yourself. Mentions: @barbellbros_@ transparentsupplements@mikepearson_ Would you rather:A - Not allow your 2 dogs food or water for 72 hours (in winter) ORB - Passionately tongue kiss one of your dogs for 90 seconds Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Mike Pearson, head to:https://www.instagram.com/mikepearson_/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

With SO much promotion of SO many sports supplements, it's hard to know which to take. In this episode, we focus on the most efficacious ones that almost everyone who gives a shit about being jacked would benefit from. In the next episode (supps part 2) we take a look at other categories of supplements you may also want to consider, as well as listing which are a total waste of money *cough* BCAA *cough* Mentions: labdoor.com Something worth sharing?Lex & Zuckerberg episode/ Diary of a CEO ep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/267-mark-zuckerberg-meta-facebook-instagram-and/id1434243584?i=1000552308248 Would you rather:Live half your life in a city you hate, OR always have shit haircuts and eczema on your face Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

There's more to consider for bodybuilders when it comes to nutrition than for the average fitness enthusiast. One reason being that food type and volume may need to change during varying phases (growth/bulking vs cutting/comp season) but the nutrient diversity/density ideally needs to be maintained. So how do we do this? In this episode biochemist, educator, and coach Ben Cant talks us through it. Mentions: Vitamin D app: dminderBlog on resistant starch: https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/blog/resistant-starch Would you rather:A: Your 3 young children eat nothing but nutrient void, high calorie foods for the next 3 yearsORB: Your 3 young children be sedentary from todays onwards until they are 20 Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Ben Cant, head to:https://www.instagram.com/bennylifts/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

We are resharing this absolute cracker of a podcast we did with Dr. Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery way back in mid-2023'. We dive into all things training volume and intensity for different phases of physique development, fatigue management, diet drugs, and more. Something worth sharing: Physique Collective Forum - https://app.physiquecollective.com/ RP Training App - https://rp.app/hypertrophy/code/PHYSIQUE Would you rather:You are 1 inch inside your mum and your dad is 1 inch inside of you, do you push back OR forward to get out? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, head to:https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In 'untested' bodybuilding federations where drugs like steroids aren't even tested for (and therefore not banned in practise) is cheating even possible? Are muscle implants ethical? What about injecting a liquid directly into the muscle to enhance it for stage day? These are the types of things your hosts Dean & Lizzy discuss in today's episode. Would you rather?A: Not inject mediphorm in weak points for a bodybuilding competition in fear you'll overdo it and get marked down. OR B: Inject mediphorm in weak points for a comp, knowing there is a real risk you'll overdo it and get marked down. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Following the epic feedback from the previous episode with guest Kuba Cielen, we are taking this next episode to reshare the very first time we had Kuba on the podcast - wayyyyy back in ep #73. There are some real gems in here worth revisiting, like the illusion of balance and the cost of success. Mentions:- Dr. Scott Stevenson: @fortitude_training- John Jewett: @johnjewett3- Aj Morris: @ajmorris_- Joe Jefferry: joe_physiquecollective- MASS: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/ - Weightology: https://weightology.net/ - AARR: https://alanaragon.com/aarr/ - Alan Flanagan's RR: https://www.alineanutrition.com/education-hub/ - Iron Culture Podcast Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Kuba Cielen, head to:https://www.instagram.com/kuba_sylvester_cielen To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

IFBB Pro bodybuilder, coach, and gym owner Kuba shares the power of routine and the freedom and discipline this gives his life. Join us in this episode for all things productivity and building a foundation for success. Something worth sharing:Rich Dad Poor Dad Would you rather:A: Have 2 less hours in the day than everyone else OR B: Feel like you're going to shart yourself everytime you do a lower body exercise Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Kuba Cielen, head to:https://www.instagram.com/kuba_sylvester_cielen To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

There are more things that can add to a successful peak week for a bodybuilding competition outside of carbohydrate manipulation. In this episode, we look beyond carbs to those other considerations. Something worth sharing:Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness, Mike Chamberlain, et al. Would you rather:A: Never eat COR (cream of rice) again ORB: Only be able to eat COR alongside dry oats " Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode Timestamps4:30 Macronutrient Changes Outside of Carb Loading16:33 Food Choices in peak week22:00 Fluid Manipulation (sodium / potassium)38:02 OTC (over-the-counter) supplements in peak week47:42 Something worth sharing48:33 Be less shit tips

Join us in this episode for an intro to the 3 main strategies of carb loading undertaken in a peak week for a bodybuilding competition. What are they, what are the pros and cons, how would you go about choosing which one to use, and how much carbs? Something worth sharing:Study paper on sleeping upside down found here: https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-021-00296-y Would you rather:Never be able to manipulate carbs in a peak week for your competitors, or always have to do an undulating carb load? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode Timestamps: 1:34 - What is ‘peak week'12:42 - What are the 3 main carb loading strategies14:15 - How would you go about choosing which one to use21:06 - What are the pros and cons of each27:10 - How to know how much carbs to eat in a peak week32:15 - Something worth sharing38:25 - Would you rather

In a world so focused on muscle gain and fat loss, it's easy to overlook the unsexy 'weight maintenance goal. But for those who have gained the muscle, or lost the fat, what then? We can't continuously gain (muscle) and lose (fat) forever... we all need rest sometimes. At some point, we must consider enjoying the fruits of our labour. And so for this episode (replay), we talk with Former Flex Coach Shannon on all things weight maintenance. Specifically, we are talking to those with macro tracking experience, and how to manage body weight and composition without meticulously tracking forever. Check out episode #132 for the full thing. Mentions:Life After Dieting eBook & Audiobook - https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/e-book Something worth sharing: - Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Shannon Beer, head to:https://www.instagram.com/coachshannonbeer/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Most of us know by now that a few squares of chocolate within the context of a nutrient-dense diet is perfectly 'healthy'. We agree that balance is important and 'sometimes foods' can be part of a 'good diet'. But how much of a 'sometimes food' is okay before we consider it excess? This is exactly what we'll help you establish in this episode. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

No. This isn't some 'eating more stimulates your metabolism' podcast... that's a gross misrepresentation of the physiology of fat loss. This episode is all about getting clear on the differences between eating more or less FOOD, and more or less ENERGY (aka calories). We explain how to use this knowledge to your advantage to reduce the friction between you and your goals. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Dr Nick from the last episode's replay joins us again. We broadly discussed the psychology of rehab, the importance of getting to the root of issues, and much more. Mentions:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg Something worth sharing:- Book: Molecules of Emotions by Candace Pert Would you rather:(A) Never be able to work in your current field of work you're so passionate about again OR (B) Be absent from your daughter's life for 1 year before she turns 15 Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Nick Papastamatis, head to:https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickpapas/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Some physical pains are unproblematic and are no cause for a check-up, like sore muscles from a workout. But other seemingly innocent injuries, like a sprained ankle, can snowball into much bigger issues up the chain. In this episode, we discuss this with Dr. Nick Papas, as well as his new habit of undie sniffing. Yeah, you read that right. Mentions:- Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman- The Good Life by Hugh Mackay- Brief Answers To Big Questions by Steven Hawking- The Sounds of Silence by Edward T Hall & Mildred Reed Hall Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Nick Papastamatis, head to:https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickpapas/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In light of the recent drug scandal surrounding 2 Australian fitness influencers, and the slew of online opinions claiming that party drugs and 'a healthy lifestyle' can't co-exist, we explore the relationship between party drugs and 'a healthy lifestyle'. Mentions:MAPS: https://maps.org/about-maps/ Something worth sharing:Netflix doco: How to Change Your Mind Book: Drugs for Grown-Ups: Dr. Carl Hart Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Joe Jeffery and Coach George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Most people either believe 'you need to train to failure' OR that 'training to failure is bad'. But this topic isn't as black and white. In this episode, your hosts Dean and George take you on a tour of all things training to failure. They'll explain how it's not 'good or bad' but rather, how it might be more or less appropriate for you (or your clients) at different points in time. Armed with this knowledge, you're better equipped to make effective decisions. Something worth sharing:Invisible Womrn - Caroline Criado-Perezhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-the-evidence-now-support-effective-reps-from/id1463054544?i=1000639800979 Would you rather:Control animals OR control electronics?Suck Mike Israetel's dick or suck a homeless dude's toe? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop_prepcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode timestamps: 05:55 - Definition of 'training to failure07:40 - Define RIR Defined, and introduction effective reps09:18 - Why training as close to failure as possible may be encouraged11:53 - Failure doesn't exist in a vacuum15:28 - Pros of training to failure20:12 - Con's of training to failure23:37 - Fatigue Management 38:40 / 25:20 - When training to failure is/isn't appropriate41:35 - Why RIR vs Failure is stupid44:19 - Why RIR can be a floored system in some people50:44 - Final Thoughts from George51:41 - Final Thoughts from Dean52:32 - Less shit tip56:09 - Something worth sharing (did you have a book or resource?)1:00:40 - Would you rather

We call her the poo master, and boy, did she deliver. We score this episode a bristol stool of 3-4, right in the perfect zone! In this episode with Dr Gabby Fundaro, Gabby breaks down what a 'healthy gut' is, or if such a thing even exists, discusses candida overgrowth and why we can't manipulate a single strain of bacteria. We also discuss the relevance of context-specific environmental factors that impact the gut microbiome and whether or not genetics play a major role in how your belly impacts your bum... and so much more. Something worth sharing:• Fundamentals of microbiome science - Angela Douglas• The Good Gut - Justin & Erica Sonnenburg• The New Microbiology: From Microbes to CRISPR by Pascale Cossart • 2020 Symposia - https://www.translationalmicrobiome.org/events/• Human Gut Microbiome: Hopes, Threats and Promises by Patrice Cani: https://gut.bmj.com/content/67/9/1716 Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Gabby Fundaro, head to:https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd To find out more about Flex Success, head to: https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Another year bites the dust. It's the time of year when everyone is setting goals, but without the right plan, goals are just a dream. In this episode, we share 8 tips for goal achievement to make getting there more than just a dream. Something worth sharing:Hack for renting properties without the Airbnb fee. Would you rather:(A) Have crippling self-doubt OR (B) Be overconfident to the point of cockiness? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to: https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode timestamps:0:30 - Intro5:50 - Why ‘trying harder' is bad advice11:25 - Suspending doubt18:37 - Process vs outcome focus23:00 - Implementation intentions26:52 - Layers of goal achievement30:00 - Approach vs avoidance goals34:30 - Internal vs external motivation43:45 - The ‘don't miss twice' principle48:38 - Be less shit tip51:30 - Something worth sharing54:30 - Would you rather

As a coach, staying up to date with the latest scientific developments is great and all... but what understanding your clients, as well as the science. In this episode, we speak with Richard Collins from Physique Code on the importance of building from the ground up. Something worth sharing:Book: Coach to Coach, by Martin Rooney Would you rather: (A) Have a hole in your throat and speak with one of those machines that makes you sound like a cranky robot OR (B) Lose your hearing today, and live fully deaf for the rest of your life? Fan of the show? If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Richard Collins, head to:https://www.instagram.com/richard_physiquecode/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

You want to continue an impressive rate of progress even through the holiday period... but you also want to let your hair down. Can you have both? In this episode, we talk over the options, the consequences, and how to have the best of both worlds. Something worth sharing:Roidsafe.com.au Would you rather:Never eat chips again, OR only eat chips dipped in a milkshake? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Massage. We aren't talking about the dodgy Thai place up the road that cookie cutters their massage and sprinkles in some 'extras' for 'special customers'. We're referring to sports and remedial massage. And who better to talk to about it than powerlifter and director of Axiom Performance Recovery, Matt Stenzel. We cover all things injury prevention, pain relief, recovery and preservation of soft tissue. Something worth sharing:Impact Theory (podcast). Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Matt Stenzel, head to:https://www.instagram.com/matt_stenzel/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Flex Athletes Tom & Matt have just added 'IIFBB pro' to their list of accomplishments. They join us in this episode and share some insights into their preps and stage day leading up to the win. Would you rather:Get a boner on stage & a photo circulates the internet, OR shit yourself in the gym? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Tom Stanley and Matt O'Riley, head to:https://www.instagram.com/tomstanley_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode timestamps: 2:26 - George's impressions of Oz9:14 - George's burger challenge and how he got a burger named after him in Melbourne14:30 - Summary of Flex Athlete wins this comp season17:08 - Matt and Tom's perspective of their pro-card win23:22 - Importance of stage presentation28:00 - Inversion table for increasing height31:10 - Weight class & unusual IFBB Elite check-in set up33:37 - Tom & Matt's peak weeks41:38 - Choosing carb sources for peak week50:13 - Future competitive goals for Matt & Tom57:21- Be less shit tips1:05:05 - Something worth sharing

Here's a baker's dozen of ways to be a good coach. This one isn't JUST for the coaches out there... this is also for anyone who has or will have a coach in the future. We'll help you understand what a good coach looks like so you aren't settling without knowing it. ... oh and in the intro, we explain how we accidentally exposed a fraud through our hiring process for the new coach position =0 !! Life is wild ain't it?! Mentions:@goob_u2 Something worth sharing:Motivational Interviewing, Psych Wire Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ Disclaimers:Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

7 Athletes 7 Podium finishes. Join us as Flex Coach Dean and George recap the IFBB Queensland show. They discuss variability in peak weeks, in upcoming nationals show, and George's first experience of an Aussie show - Welcome to Australia George! Of course, we also got the lowdown on his first-tim tam and sausage sizzle experience. Aussie Aussie Aussie (Oi Oi Oi) !!! Something worth sharing:One-off Peak Weeks- Book a consult HERE Would you rather:Passionately kiss your brother for 60sec straight (+ butt grabbing) OR passionately kiss your mum (+butt grabbing) Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop_prepcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

We all know 'cheat meals' are outdated and no reputable coach promotes them anymore. 'Free meals' / 'off plan meals' however... go for it! But what happens when people (coaches or athletes) don't truly grasp the difference in the function and guidelines of 'cheats' and 'free meals'? In this episode, we explain why understanding the differences is so important, and how to get the benefits of 'free meals' without the residual baggage of 'cheat meals'. Something worth sharing:Ep. 158 - How to get closer to people you care about: The 'No Stupid Questions' Podcast Would you rather:Always be in the 'restrict / binge cycle' with food OR have a very low caloric tolerance? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop_prepcoach/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Resident Comp Prep Coaches, George and Dean catch up to discuss all things 'peak-week' for bodybuilding shows. Controlling fluid balance, reducing stress, maximising glycogen saturation and managing fatigue. Coach George touches on the impacts of THC/Marijuana use and its impact on sleep. Something worth sharing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwzx_ZBRjsm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Would you rather:Know what is coming tomorrow OR live life as it happens? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Joined by Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, resident Flex coaches Dean and George dive into a conversation about training hypertrophy, and managing fatigue, they answer some Instagram questions from you all and end with some discussion on the exciting new range of diet drugs becoming available to the public. And of course, they finish with a squirmish 'Would you rather' that is not to be missed! Something worth sharing: Physique Collective Forum - https://app.physiquecollective.com/RP Training App - https://rp.app/hypertrophy/code/PHYSIQUE Would you rather:You are 1 inch inside your mum and your dad is 1 inch inside of you, do you push back OR forwards to get out? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, head to:https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 2 Flex Athletes, IFBB Pro Cam George and WBFF Pro Matt O'Reilly, who is 8 weeks out from debuting on the IFBB stage. We discuss Matt's transition from WBFF to the IFBB, ways to manage appetite in the offseason, important considerations for aerobic health, how to manage fluid retention on plane flights and have an open discussion on prep libido, our picks for the years Mr O + heaps more! Mentions: KOMPAK Tanning Skin Prep - https://www.kompak.store/blog/skin-prep-guide-get-bronzed-bodybuilding-show Would you rather:Get a nervous erection mid compulsories OR your balls fall out? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Cam George and Matt O'Reilly, head to:https://www.instagram.com/cam.george_https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 3 Flex Athletes Daniil (USA) Alex (Oz) and Taylor (Oz). Daniil and Alex give their perspective as IFBB Pros, and Taylor his, as he is currently in prep for season B this year in Australia.We discuss weight caps, the mentality of what it means to be an IFBB Pro, and the not to be missed horror shoulder dislocation story, Stay tuned for a dirty would you rather at the end

Back in March of 2021, we spoke with UK-based bodybuilding coach Joe Jeffery, who was at the time taking charge of Flex Coach Dean's prep for his show the following year. Dean went on to win a national title in England in 2022. This episode is a 'replay' to share the gems within the recording from what feels like 'way back when'. We touch on things like hypertrophy. considerations, context, and variability. Something worth sharing?Muscle Mentors subscription, and 'Carbscast Podcast' Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Joe Jeffery, head to:https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Part 2 looks at common supplements you're probably taking now or have in the past, but are probably not useful for you... as well as some that are beneficial for specific groups of people, and why Coach Lizzy has a bone to pick with 'greens powders'. Something worth sharing?Bad Science: Ben Goldacre Would you rather:Have a pebble in your shoe a all times, OR a gritty eye at all times. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

With SO much promotion of SO many sports supplements, it's hard to know which to take. In this episode, we focus on the most efficacious ones that almost everyone who gives a shit about being jacked would benefit from. In the next episode (supps part 2) we take a look at other categories of supplements you may also want to consider, as well as listing which is a total waste of money *cough* BCAA *cough*. Mentions: labdoor.com Something worth sharing?Lex & Zuckerberg episode/ Diary of a CEO ep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/267-mark-zuckerberg-meta-facebook-instagram-and/id1434243584?i=1000552308248 Would you rather:Live half your life in a city you hate, OR always have shit haircuts and eczema on your face Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

We revisit this episode with Jackson Peos, an exercise and sports science graduate who is a lead-research into the impacts of intermittent energy restriction protocols in athletes. We gain some insight into the findings to better guide our nutrition strategies. Mentions: Labdoor.com Something Worth Sharing:Naruto - Anime series Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ To find out more about Jackson Peos, head to:https://www.instagram.com/jacksonpeos/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

We interview Phil Smith from Sports Performance Plus about all things performance nutrition... protein considerations, micros for athletes, carb consumption, assimilation, and the rate at which you can replenish glycogen. Want a new take on sleep patterns? Phil's phasic napping protocol is sure to make your head spin. Mentions: https://www.pre-script.com/performance-nutrition Would you rather:Have meaningful relationships but have 0 impact on the world OR have no meaningful relationships but have an impact on the world? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

If you're looking for a way to balance it all, our guests today have the answer. We speak with Emily & Matt who are both WBFF pro athletes, business partners, life partners, and parents to their daughter Luna. Their insights are useful regardless of how extreme your goals are, and their answer to balance may surprise you. Something worth sharing?The Changing World Order - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-changing-world-order-ray-dalio/book/9781471196690.html Would you rather:Have a baby that sleeps poorly for the next 16 months OR only be able to train 2 hours per week. Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ To find out more about Emily King & Matt O'Reilly:https://www.instagram.com/emily_kingbodies/ https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.