Podcasts about Bodybuilding

Send us Fan MailSarah Parker explores the critical role of mental framing throughout the different phases of bodybuilding, from competition prep and post-show recovery to the off-season. The central message is that how athletes frame the challenges of bodybuilding can have a significant impact on both long-term physique development and mental wellbeing.Rather than viewing fatigue, hunger, dietary discipline, and the demands of preparation as suffering, Sarah encourages athletes to recognise competitive bodybuilding as a chosen pursuit and approach its challenges with gratitude and perspective. She also discusses the dangers of negative self-talk and constant complaining, which can contribute to a cycle of missed training, dietary deviations, and difficulty following a coach's plan.The discussion also addresses the psychological challenges of the reverse-out and post-show period, highlighting the importance of focusing on recovery and health rather than viewing the end of a competition as permission to eat without restriction. Honest communication with coaches about hunger, body image, and the desire to remain lean can help athletes navigate this vulnerable stage more effectively.For the off-season, Sarah reframes gaining body fat as a necessary part of creating the conditions for quality muscle growth, rather than viewing it as a period without purpose. She also explores body image, patience, and the importance of maintaining urgency and structure between competitions.Beyond individual mindset, Sarah discusses the importance of healthy relationships within the bodybuilding community: respecting professional boundaries, staying loyal to your coach, avoiding gossip and toxic cliques, and supporting others without overstepping into giving protocol advice.Finally, she examines how bodybuilding can affect relationships outside the sport. Changes in mood, social habits, diet, and periods of isolation can influence partners, friends, and family, making honest communication and personal accountability essential.Key themes include: mindset during prep, avoiding negative spirals, post-show recovery, reverse dieting, off-season growth, body image, coach-athlete communication, community dynamics, professional boundaries, and maintaining healthy relationships outside bodybuilding.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/HHzITsItRb4

Welcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this thirteenth episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: 5 Iconic Metalcore Songs: In this segment we discuss five metalcore songs that had a large impact on the genre and on our personal music taste at a young age. We highlight each song along with a little history on the tracks. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan discusses how he would approach fitness programming for a touring musician. Evan highlights the workout structure, provides a sample workout, and also some nutritional considerations. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "So Long to Yesterday" by Hollow Front.  Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle! 

In this Rest, Eat, Move episode, Chris answers a series of unscripted questions about his lifelong approach to health, fitness, nutrition, recovery, and longevity. He shares his non-negotiable daily habits—including hydration, wheatgrass, cod liver oil, oatmeal, mobility work, and strength training—while reflecting on lessons learned from decades of bodybuilding. The conversation also covers overtraining and recovery, body weight and hydration, social media and health misinformation, the evolution of his workout routine, TRT and steroids, macronutrients, and his philosophy that sustainable health comes from consistent habits rather than extreme hacks. A recurring theme is curiosity, prevention, and learning how to apply health science practically.#Health #Wellness #Longevity #Nutrition #Fitnessontargetliving.com

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(Diese Episode enthält Produktplatzierung) In dieser Episode ist Martina Reuter zu Gast – Moderatorin beim ORF, Autorin, Bodybuilderin und eine bekannte Stimme aus der Body-Positivity-Bewegung. Martina spricht offen über ihren ungewöhnlichen Weg vom Curvy Model zur Bodybuilderin, ihre Abnehmreise, ihre sportlichen Ambitionen und die Frage, wie Body Positivity und Bodybuilding zusammenpassen. Dabei geht es unter anderem um: ▪️Martinas Verhältnis zum Bodybuilding und den besonderen Respekt, den Athlet:innen füreinander und für den Sport entwickeln ▪️ihre bisherigen Wettkämpfe und die Frage, was auf der Bodybuildingbühne noch kommen soll ▪️ihre Rolle als Vertreterin der Body-Positivity-Bewegung und wie sich diese mit ihrer heutigen sportlichen Entwicklung vereinbaren lässt ▪️ihre berufliche und sportliche Zielstrebigkeit – und was ein Flyer damit zu tun hat ▪️die berühmte Schnitzelsemmel aus Martinas früherem Leben ▪️ihre öffentliche Abnehmreise und wie es ist, eine solche körperliche Veränderung vor den Augen der Öffentlichkeit zu durchlaufen ▪️die Frage, ob Martina auf der Bodybuildingbühne einen Promibonus bekommt ▪️und natürlich die große Frage: Wie hat Martina so viel Gewicht verloren – und dabei ihr Hautbild so gut erhalten? Außerdem sprechen Olaf und Martina über ihre App „Transform“ und darüber, wie sie ihre beruflichen Projekte und ihre Leidenschaft für den Sport miteinander verbindet. Eine persönliche Episode über Transformation, Ehrgeiz, Körperbild und die Frage, wie sich ein Mensch verändern kann, ohne dabei seine eigene Geschichte zu verlieren. Instagram Martina: https://www.instagram.com/reuter_martina_official/ WeTransformYou: https://wetransformyou.eu/events/ Transform-App: https://wetransformyou.eu/app/ Instagram Olaf: https://www.instagram.com/olafmann.sty/ Instagram STY: https://www.instagram.com/stronger.than.you.podcast/ Stronger Than You YouTube Fitness & Lifestyle Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerThanYou-Channel WERBUNG: Zu allen aktuellen Kooperationen von Stronger Than You geht es hier entlang: https://linktr.ee/stronger.than.you.koops

Warum will fast jeder im Gym aussehen wie Cristiano Ronaldo – aber niemand trainiert auch nur ansatzweise wie er? In dieser Stammgast-Episode sitzen Fritz Reincke und sein langjähriger Weggefährte Fabian zusammen und nehmen sich den größten Denkfehler der Fitnessszene vor: Körper werden fast nur noch nach Optik bewertet, nicht nach Funktion. Von da aus geht's tief in die Sprinttechnik – inklusive einer Analyse, warum Erling Haaland beim Antritt so explosiv wirkt – und in die Frage, welche Rolle Konstanz und die simplen Basics wirklich spielen. Am Ende steht eine steile, aber gut begründete These im Raum: Berlin könnte einer der schlechtesten Orte sein, um als Sportler erfolgreich zu werden. Warum das so ist und welche eigenen Beobachtungen aus der Praxis dahinterstecken, hört ihr in dieser Episode. In dieser Episode sprechen wir unter anderem über:

The Founderz Lounge Episode #106 with IFBB Pro John Rivas.What does bodybuilding teach you about business?In this episode, John Rivas joins Don and Steve to talk about the mindset, discipline, risk, and obsession behind both high-level bodybuilding and entrepreneurship.John shares how strength training gave him a direct connection between effort and results, what it took to chase bodybuilding at a professional level, and why hitting a major goal can still leave you asking, “What do I do now?”They also get into leaving a steady paycheck, opening a gym, building multiple businesses, learning entrepreneurship the hard way, and how relationships with other business owners helped John see what was possible.From competing at the highest level to owning Pro Strength Gym and building businesses around fitness and supplements, John's story is a look at what happens when discipline in one part of life starts shaping everything else.If you are a founder, entrepreneur, business owner, athlete, or anyone trying to understand the mindset behind high performance, this episode is for you.Come for the banter. Leave thinking more like a founder.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[00:53] Meet IFBB Pro John Rivas[04:26] Competitive From a Young Age[09:19] First Bodybuilding Show[14:43] Why Weightlifting Clicked[18:17] Powerlifting to Bodybuilding[26:04] The Cost of Chasing Records[31:23] Leaving Corporate to Bet on Himself[33:23] From Trainer to Business Owner[37:41] What Bodybuilding Teaches About Business[40:32] Bodybuilding Rapid Fire[42:06] Creatine and Overrated SupplementsKey Takeaways:• Big risk. Big reward. ~John Rivas• “You've gotta be wired just a little bit differently.” ~John Rivas• The effort you put into strength training comes directly back to you. ~John Rivas• Chasing a major goal can cost time with family, career opportunities, and even your health. ~John Rivas• Reaching the goal does not always give you the feeling you expected. ~John Rivas• High performance requires discipline 24/7 because eventually the work you skipped shows up. ~John Rivas• The same discipline that drives bodybuilding can translate directly into business. ~Steve Bon• In business, process matters just like form does in bodybuilding. Doing it the right way keeps you from getting hurt or wiped out. ~Steve Bon• “I was always just average, right? Until I found weightlifting and bodybuilding.” ~Don VaradyConnect with John Rivas::Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.c.rivas/?hl=enPro Strength Gym: https://www.instagram.com/the_prostrengthgym/?hl=enGym Sign Up: https://psg.gymmasteronline.com/portal/signup?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaf2pDmH8MPlpqqh4fi5FwKm66bwDbvlB5rcp0N210ppb-ZSyTaZ_n3nW4MB2w_aem_PxdijEpwdCVwAodGID2CuwTroponin Supplements: https://www.instagram.com/troponinsupplements/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL00qsZ6bVOxRwucO-vJgCQConnect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Bon's Eye Marketing:Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ 

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Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Live Session.I'm thrilled to share that my dear friend Emily Bagshaw, a coach and competitive athlete, invited me to speak at her team seminar on Saturday, September 19th.We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to focus our discussion on Mental Resilience in Bodybuilding. The topics we'll explore include:The reality of competitive bodybuildingMental health and athlete well-beingCoaching relationshipsThe impact of social media and external pressuresThe challenges of preparationAthlete identity and self-worthBody dysmorphia and the significance of scale weightThis conversation is sincere and transparent, focusing on subjects that foster a sense of community within bodybuilding, allowing you to express your thoughts.Find Emily on instagram @emilyjane.coachingWatch the episode here: https://youtu.be/8xTT5-37L6g

In dieser Episode des The Age of Iron Podcasts sprechen Daniel Kubik und Tobias Büchner über die Ereignisse rund um die GBA und eine Diskussion, die nach dem Wettkampfwochenende für Gesprächsstoff gesorgt hat. Dabei geht es nicht nur um einen Vorfall mit respektlosem Verhalten einzelner Athleten, sondern auch um die Entwicklung der Natural Bodybuilding Szene insgesamt. Die beiden analysieren die Highlights und Herausforderungen der aktuellen Wettkämpfe, sprechen über Judging Qualität, Scorecards, Organisation, Tanning Regeln und die Rolle von Athleten auf und neben der Bühne. Außerdem diskutieren sie, welche Verbesserungen moderne Verbände bereits umgesetzt haben und welche Probleme weiterhin bestehen. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Fairness im Wettkampf, der Qualität von Feedback, den Erwartungen von Athleten und der Frage, wie sich Natural Bodybuilding in den kommenden Jahren entwickeln sollte. Eine Episode voller ehrlicher Einblicke, klarer Meinungen und wichtigen Diskussionen für Athleten, Zuschauer und Coaches.

Dr. Mike Israetel joins Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi for a hilarious, uncensored conversation about fitness, health, weight loss, supplements, aging, and what actually works.Dr. Mike breaks down the benefits of resistance training and cardio, whether running 30 miles a week is too much, which supplements may actually be worth taking, and why some popular health products might just be expensive urine.They also dive into the rise of weight-loss drugs, why appetite may be one of the biggest factors in the obesity epidemic, what happens when people stop taking these medications, and how modern approaches to health have changed dramatically.Plus, Dr. Mike talks about his rise on YouTube, anxiety, social media, longevity, bodybuilding, steroids, peptides, and why making healthy choices easier isn't necessarily a bad thing.It's health and fitness advice mixed with exactly the kind of chaos you'd expect from the goodsugar Podcast.00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Mike Israetel 01:19 – Dr. Mike's Origin Story: From Russia to Exercise Science 02:17 – Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 03:12 – Steroids, Aging & Training Through Pain 03:52 – Are Peptides Actually Worth It? 05:10 – Cardio vs. Strength Training for Longevity 06:53 – Is Running 30 Miles a Week Too Much? 07:35 – The Mental Benefits of Running 09:22 – Are Supplements Just Expensive Urine? 10:01 – Creatine, Collagen, Vitamins & Joint Supplements 10:58 – Dr. Mike's Supplements Worth Considering 11:57 – NMN & Injectable Supplements 13:04 – Ralph Gets Roasted for Being 6'6" 14:13 – When Supplements Actually Make Sense 15:09 – Sauerkraut, Probiotics & Gut Health 16:05 – Broccoli Sprouts & Healthy Eating 16:58 – How Dr. Mike Became Huge on YouTube 18:21 – What Has Changed in Health & Fitness Science? 18:58 – Why “Lifestyle Change” Isn't Always Enough 19:48 – Weight-Loss Drugs Changed Everything 21:21 – Does Taking a Weight-Loss Drug “Cheat” Weight Loss? 22:24 – Dr. Mike: If It Saves Your Life, Make It Easier 23:05 – Anxiety, Addiction & Weight-Loss Drugs 23:23 – Can Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Addictive Behaviors? 24:13 – Why Modern Anxiety Feels Different 26:01 – Do You Gain the Weight Back After Stopping? 27:13 – Why Regaining Weight Isn't a Knock Against the Drugs 28:16 – Social Media, Smartphones & The Anxious Generation 29:22 – Are Kids Today Actually Better Adjusted? 30:04 – Dr. Mike Gets Roasted Before Leaving 30:55 – Dr. Mike Reviews His Own Terrible Podcast RoomTEXT us your questions at 718-306-3906!The goodsugar store is the epitome of cool, nestled at 3rd avenue + 69th street!

Episode 05: Can Christian Women Compete in Bodybuilding? | Faith, Fitness & Finding God's Glory on StageCan a Christian woman compete in bodybuilding and still glorify God?Where is the line between honoring your body through discipline and pursuing fitness for vanity?In this thought-provoking episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal and Coach Nikita have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics in the Christian fitness world.As former and current fitness competitors, they share their personal experiences on the bodybuilding stage, the lessons God taught them through the process, and the questions every Christian woman should ask before stepping into competition.This isn't an episode about whether bodybuilding is "right" or "wrong."It's about learning to discern your motives, guard your heart, and ensure that every goal—even fitness goals—points back to Christ.Because at the end of the day...It's not about the stage.It's about the posture of your heart.Disclaimer: Our goal in this conversation isn't to tell you what decision to make. Our goal is to help you think biblically, examine your heart, and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in whatever you pursue.About Daughters of ArmorDaughters of Armor is a faith-fueled podcast for Christian women who desire to become spiritually and physically strong.Hosted by Coach Crystal Mallari and Coach Nikita, each episode combines biblical truth with practical health principles to help women renew their minds, steward their bodies, and boldly walk in God's calling.Because your health journey isn't just physical...It's spiritual.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Daughters of Armor02:42 Coach Crystal's bodybuilding journey07:18 Can Christians compete in bodybuilding?12:35 Stewardship versus vanity18:50 Examining your motives24:12 Discernment in posing and presentation30:46 Accountability and Christian community35:15 Guarding your identity in fitness40:30 Pursuing excellence while glorifying God45:18 Final encouragement and prayer=================If This Episode Encouraged You...

Episode #236 of the PricePlow Podcast welcomes back Kris Gethin, the Welsh-born natural bodybuilder, former Bodybuilding.com Editor-in-Chief, and co-founder of Unmatched Supps and Nova Prime Labs. It’s Kris’s first full episode with us since Episode #012 back in 2018, well before Ben joined as co-host, though longtime listeners got an update on his current chapter when Unmatched co-founder Doug Miller stopped by Episode #219 earlier this year. This wide-ranging conversation covers how Kris and Doug built Unmatched around an all-natural, no-sucralose philosophy, why the line between biohacking and being natural keeps blurring, and how Kris’s own protocol includes stem cell therapy, peptides, EMF mitigation, and regular blood donation. Kris also gives PricePlow its deepest look yet at Unmatched’s upcoming Longevity Bar, 16 months in development, plus previews of a reformulated BH2K, an ElectraShred stick-pack launch, and the new Unmatched University education platform. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for Unmatched Supps alerts before diving in! https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/kris-gethin-biohacking-236 Video: Biohacking, Peptides, and the Longevity Bar with Kris Gethin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMiOysYRcwA Detailed Show Notes: Kris Gethin on Unmatched Supps, Longevity, and Biohacking (0:00) – Introductions (1:30) – How Unmatched Supps Came Together with Doug Miller (5:30) – Redefining “Natural” in the Age of Biohacking (9:00) – Trial, Error, and How Kris Found Biohacking (12:15) – Updating the Training Approach: From Low Reps to High Volume (14:30) – What Kris Would Tell His 30-Year-Old Self (17:00) – Stem Cells, Surgery-Free Recovery, and CPI (20:30) – Scaling Academies and Trainer Education in India (23:15) – Inside Kris’s Current Peptide Protocol (26:00) – Biological Age, HRV, and the Limits of Quantified Self (31:00) – Heavy Metals, the Gold Tooth Story, and an Overlooked Toxic Load (36:30) – Turning Off Wi-Fi at Night and the EMF Research Ahead (42:15) – Blood Donation, EBO2, and a Preview of the Ultimate Wellness Conference (47:00) – 16 Months in the Making: The Longevity Bar (54:15) – Why Unmatched Will Never Use Sucralose (1:00:00) – The EMF-Blocking Fanny Pack and Other Travel Must-Haves (1:03:00) – Minimum Viable Biohacking: Sauna, Light, and Grounding (1:09:15) – From Lifting to Iron Man: Building Durability for Endurance Sports (1:13:15) – Injuries, Volume, and Feeling Vindicated (1:20:00) – Swimming Technique and the VASA Trainer (1:25:15) – Navigating Social Media Bans in the Peptide Space (1:26:30) – What’s Next: BH2K, Dissident, and Unmatched University (1:29:30) – Closing Thoughts: The Business Leaders Kris Admires Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Kris Gethin and Unmatched Supps LinkedIn: Kris Gethin Instagram: @krisgethin …

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OBS! Drottninggatan är en humorpodd. Det som sägs i avsnittet bygger på deltagarnas personliga erfarenheter och åsikter. I dagens avsnitt gästas vi av Carl Svensson – säljare, kroppsbyggare och tidigare politiker i Sunne. Carl berättar hur han halkade in i politiken, varför han lämnade Sverigedemokraterna och hur kommunpolitiken fungerar bakom kulisserna. Vi pratar om politiskt fulspel, polarisering, vad en kommunpolitiker egentligen tjänar och varför Carl numera står närmare Liberalerna. Men det blir inte bara politik. Carl har tävlat i bodybuilding sedan 90-talet och planerar nu att återvända till tävlingsscenen. Vi pratar om extrema mängder mat, tuffa dieter, träning, coachning och varför motivation inte räcker när den grå vardagen kommer. Ett samtal om politik, träning, disciplin och ett jävla pannben. Trevlig lyssning!

Who will finish in the top five at the 2026 Mr. Olympia? Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Olympia lineup and the five bodybuilders they believe are in the mix: Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Nick Walker and Martin Fitzwater. They discuss Samson's latest improvements, why Derek remains dangerous, Martin's sleeper potential, Andrew's training change and which competitor could deliver the biggest surprise of Olympia weekend. Plus, the importance of bodybuilding genetics, James Hollingshead's latest physique update, the biggest prize-money winners in Olympia history, NFL trivia and the must-do attractions in Las Vegas during Olympia weekend. 0:00 Welcome to It's Just Bodybuilding 2:00 Our Top Five for the 2026 Mr. Olympia 2:30 Is Samson Dauda Better Than Last Year? 6:00 Why Derek Lunsford Is Still Dangerous 7:00 Is Martin Fitzwater the Olympia Sleeper? 9:50 Why Balanced Physiques Are So Dangerous 13:00 Who Will Be the Biggest Olympia Surprise? 13:45 James Hollingshead Physique Update 22:16 Genetic Freaks: DK Metcalf and Elite Genetics 25:00 Why Genetics Trump Everything 26:40 Will Andrew Jacked's Coaching Change Matter? 31:00 Who Has Won the Most Olympia Prize Money? 57:30 NFL Trivia with Ron, Dusty and Scott 1:09:00 Must-Do Attractions in Las Vegas During the Olympia

On today's episode of the SignatureCAST, we sit down with Signature Fitness' resident IFBB Pro and Olympian Akim “BK BEAST” Williams to break down our predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia.We share our thoughts on multiple divisions and dive into the biggest question of the weekend, who will take home the Men's Open Bodybuilding title?Bodybuilding fans, you don't want to miss this one!#SignatureCAST #SignatureFitness #MrOlympia #Olympia2026 #AkimWilliams #BKBeast #BodybuildingHost: William Blazeski @williamblazeskiGuest: Akim Williams @akim_bkbeast_williams

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, James Warren - coach, multi-sport athlete and now bodybuilder - joins us during the final stages of his UKDFBA competition prep. We explore his evolution from a casual competitor to a more focused bodybuilder, and the physical, mental and emotional challenges that come with an aggressive competition prep.What does it really take to push your body and mind to the limit for a natural bodybuilding competition?James shares how his approach has changed since competing in physique and men's model categories, including why he stepped away from his previous hybrid approach of combining bodybuilding prep with 10K running. This time around, after a full off-season focused on building muscle and 20 weeks of dedicated posing practice, his goal is to bring a more complete package to the novice and classic bodybuilding categories.But the conversation goes far beyond training and nutrition.James opens up about the emotional volatility of the final weeks of prep, particularly the period between five and two weeks out, and the impact this can have on relationships, mood and everyday life. We discuss why communicating these changes with your partner is so important, what drives a high achiever to continually pursue increasingly ambitious goals, and how suspected ADHD/neurodivergence may influence his ability to hyper-focus and constantly seek new challenges.We also tackle one of the most overlooked parts of competition prep: what happens after the show?Rather than viewing the competition as the finish line, James has built an "exit strategy" designed to give him purpose and structure immediately afterwards. From starting CPDs the day after the competition to prioritising health, recovery, family and his relationship, he explains why having a plan for life beyond the stage can be just as important as preparing for it.Key takeaways:The evolution of James's bodybuilding approach and competitive mindsetWhy the final weeks of prep can be psychologically challengingManaging relationships and communicating emotional changes during prepThe role of ambitious goals, hyper-focus and suspected neurodivergenceWhy posing should be enjoyable as well as effectiveThe importance of having a post-show "exit strategy"Recovering physical health, nutrition and normality after competitionFinding purpose when the competition is overAnd because James is right in the thick of competition week, we're also planning a follow-up mini-episode capturing his real-life experience immediately after stepping off the stage.Find James on Instagram @completeperformancecoachFind James on Youtube @CompletePerformance_CoachingWatch the episode here: https://youtu.be/av8oLZ-dZmU

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In today's episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are sitting down to chat about and share the results of our latest shows:  the NPC Midwest All South Muscle in Hot Springs Arkansas for Mandy and the IFBB Battle of the Bodies in Fort Lauderdale Florida for Gillian.  In this episode, we are also breaking down what the judging feedback means, and the strategies we are using  to bring improvements to our next shows of the season.  This episode really highlights how prep is managed as a season, not a single show, and how small changes in conditioning, presentation, and strategy can change everything. We want to thank our amazing audience for all of their support and love this season!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and the inside scoop that we are sharing- it's our way of giving back and adding value to your investment of time listening to our journey and supporting us along the way!  We would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you

Eugene Teo is a fitness coach, former competitive bodybuilder, and founder of Ganbaru Method, known for his approach to building muscle, strength, mobility, and athleticism through intelligent, well-rounded training.In this episode I speak with Eugene Teo and we discuss:- The realities of bodybuilding (and why Eugene quit)- Powerlifting training- How to become more athletic- Unpopular truths about fat loss- Jump training- Fixing anterior pelvic tilt- And more…Get My Free Calorie Calculator Here ► http://bit.ly/freecaloriecalcGet 10% off at Marek Health ► https://marekhealth.com/syattEugene's IG ► https://www.instagram.com/coacheugeneteoGanbaru Method ► https://ganbarumethod.com/

Samson Dauda makes a surprising move just weeks before the Mr. Olympia, jumping into the Europa Pro in Germany and giving everyone an early look at his Olympia condition. Scott McNally, Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw break down Samson's chances of winning the Olympia, where Derek Lunsford fits into the picture, and whether Derek's legs could hold him back. Plus, Sasan Heirati's latest physique, Martyn Ford and gym etiquette, going ALL IN on bodybuilding, and our Top 10 vacation destinations for bodybuilders AKA Best Brocations 0:00 Welcome to It's Just Bodybuilding 1:00 Can Samson Dauda WIN the Mr. Olympia? 6:40 Derek Lunsford: 1st or 2nd at the Olympia? 12:45 Will Derek Lunsford's Legs Hold Him Back? 22:00 Sasan Heirati's Best Physique Ever? 29:40 Martyn Ford Reaction + Gym Etiquette 37:40 What It Takes to Go ALL IN on Bodybuilding 45:20 Top 10 Vacation Destinations for Bodybuilders 1:06:00 Joe's Gym in Marquette, Michigan 1:08:00 Best Hotel & Apartment Gyms 1:12:00 Inside Joe's Gym 1:14:20 Ron Partlow Renovated His Condo Gym

Send us Fan MailThis week, Sarah and Romana get deep into the reality of competing in bodybuilding - from femininity and stage presentation to judging standards, posing, training volume and the mental side of preparation.They discuss the criticism surrounding Anastasia Korableva, including her posing routine and use of wigs, and question why athletes are still judged against narrow ideas of what a “feminine” bodybuilder should look like. They also explore how different federations can favour completely different physiques and posing styles, and whether competitors sometimes have to adapt their presentation to fit what judges are looking for.On the training side, they break down volume management, recovery, single-leg pressing, joint health and workout splits, including why doing less can sometimes lead to better progress. Romana also talks about stepping away from constant logbooking and how detaching from numbers has changed her relationship with training.They get into WPD vs Women's Bodybuilding posing, bikini trends, stage presentation, competition prep and the pressure to conform, before looking ahead to Romana's plans for next season, managing iron levels, and taking time off around her upcoming wedding.Expect plenty of bodybuilding opinions, competition talk, training debates, federation politics, femininity, swear words and unfiltered gym chat.And the question of the episode: Is “bitch” offensive - and what's your favourite swear word?Find Romana on Instagram @romana.skotzen_ifbbproWatch it here: https://youtu.be/DTvJRBGHZS0Find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bbTHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase hereBeyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here

When should you stop competing in bodybuilding, end your contest prep, or do another show? In this episode, Luke and I break down how to decide whether continuing your bodybuilding season is actually moving you toward your ultimate goal. We discuss judging feedback, whether your weaknesses are realistically fixable, the financial and health costs of extending contest prep, and when doing another show can actually be valuable. We also talk about the mental side of competing and how to make the decision without letting emotion dictate your next move. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sarah Parker sits down with posing coaches Jon and Sammy to explore the launch of The Posing Games, a groundbreaking event built around one simple idea: the best poser wins.What happens when bodybuilding stops being just about muscle - and starts becoming an art form?After more than a decade coaching athletes and building a global posing community, Jon and Sammy are on a mission to bring the artistry, entertainment and soul back to bodybuilding. Their philosophy is summed up with three simple words: Respect the Art.They discuss why posing deserves to be recognised as a craft in its own right, how presentation can transform an already impressive physique, and why they believe modern bodybuilding has lost some of the entertainment that made the sport's Golden Era so memorable.The conversation also takes us through their journey from in-person posing seminars to Posing Unvsty, their pioneering approach to online coaching, and the community they've created around posing.Inside The Posing GamesTaking place at Camberley Theatre, East Surrey, The Posing Games will feature 12 artists competing across a three-hour show, combining choreographed routines with freestyle head-to-head battles in the challenge round.Expect a production unlike a traditional bodybuilding show, with custom lighting, spotlights, dry ice, fireworks and foam fingers bringing each performance to life.October 11th - 1:00 PM start (doors open at 12:00 PM)

Former 500K-sub bodybuilder turned futures trader Lucas Pinheiro shares how he transitioned from personal training to making $45K in monthly payouts. Learn his high-win-rate prop trading strategy, why he switched to Tokyo sessions, how he manages multiple accounts simultaneously, and the mindset shift required to succeed—plus why trading without external income sources leads to failure.Connect with Lucas -  @LPTradesFt 

In Part 2 of Competitive Bodybuilding Truths You Need To Hear, I'm getting even more real about the side of women's bodybuilding that nobody really talks about. I'm talking about GLP-1s and appetite suppressants in contest prep, losing your period, RED-S, perimenopause, post-show binge eating, relationships, body image, and the emotional cost of making bodybuilding your entire identity. I'm also sharing why your stage body is something you're "renting for the day" - not something you're meant to live in forever.   After nearly 15 years in bodybuilding, almost 20 competitions, becoming an IFBB Pro, and coaching women through contest prep, I'm sharing what I wish more women knew before stepping on stage and what I've learned now that I'm on the other side of it. If you're considering competitive bodybuilding, currently in contest prep, or wondering what really happens to women's bodies and lives behind the scenes, this episode is for you. #Bodybuilding #WomensBodybuilding #ContestPrep   Key Takeaways: 01:18 The Truth About GLP-1s in Bodybuilding 05:21 Losing Your Period Isn't a Flex 07:18 Contest Prep, Hormones & Being Over 40 08:59 Why Post-Show Recovery Matters 12:51 Nobody Really Cares - Do It For You 14:24 Take ALL the Photos While You're Lean 15:52 The Toll Prep Can Take on Relationships 19:40 Who Are You Without Bodybuilding? 21:24 What Bodybuilding Actually Taught Me 24:53 Am I Happier Now?    Links mentioned: Haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Go back and catch it here first: https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/competitive-bodybuilding-truths-you-need-to-hear   Want more? Join the newsletter! Behind the scenes of the pivot, brand partnerships, real life in progress, and the things I'd only tell you in a DM: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Come find me on Instagram and reply to my Stories. I actually read everything and your opinion literally shapes the brand work I do:  https://www.instagram.com/thebossbitchdiane/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Are you a brand looking to work with me? I create content for brands I actually use and love. With 19 years of marketing and sales experience and an audience of women over 40 who are done being ignored by the brands that should be speaking to them. View my portfolio and let's talk: https://buffbunny.my.canva.site/diane-flores-ugc-portfolio    Freebies: Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program 

What can bodybuilding teach you about leadership? More than you'd think.Steph shares six leadership lessons she's learned from watching her wife compete in bodybuilding, a sport neither of them expected to become part of their lives. Drawing on her wife's third competition season, Steph breaks down what happens when consistency, mindset, and great coaching collide with the demands of extreme physical challenge. She connects the discipline required for a bodybuilding season directly to the traits that build powerful impact as a leader. This episode is a reminder that growth often shows up in the places you least expect it.In this episode you'll discover:How choosing hard things on purpose builds "tolerance to extremity"Why consistency, not intensity, is what actually produces results over timeWhy recovery has to be treated as part of the plan, not a break from itYour takeaways:Growth comes from choosing discomfort on purpose, not waiting for life to hand it to youSmall, consistent actions compound into results that intensity alone can never produceYou need a coach or outside perspective because you can't see your own blind spots from inside the process

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Started recording a deeply personal episode this week and scrapped thirty minutes of it because it turned into whining. So instead, episode 308 of The Drop Set goes in a different direction — things the bodybuilding industry has been selling you that range from outright lies to half-truths worth examining more carefully. More protein is always better — it isn’t, and anyone telling you doubling your intake will make you grow like a weed is either lying or selling something. Supplements make progress — no, supplements fix problems, and there’s a real difference. The scale tells you how you’re doing — it’s a secondary check at best, not the primary metric. Soreness means the workout worked — soreness means novelty, not necessarily progress. Spot reduction is a thing — it isn’t, and the term belly fat is marketing language designed to trigger an emotional response and sell you something. No pain no gain, sleep when you’re dead, if you’re not suffering you’re not working hard enough — some truth, some nonsense, all worth examining. Plus a listener voicemail from Derek Jensen on the interplay between training intensity and volume, and where I land on reps in reserve as a coaching tool. And a teaser for next week when I’m going to try again at the personal episode I couldn’t finish this week. Call in and leave a voicemail with your question! 865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot! https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Hypertrophy University, for all your training needs: Build Muscle Faster and Smarter with Hypertrophy University Master the ins and outs of dieting FAST with Macro Boot Camp: Make Dieting EASY with Macro Boot Camp Contest prep and body transformation coaching with Darin: Personalized Coaching Options Merch! Check out swag and workout programs: https://shop.fivestarrphysique.com/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next: https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

For this episode we come to you live from HQ The Lounge! As we feature Daniela and Storm from Las Toxicas Gentleman's Club. They come on and tell us about being entertainers, some wild OF stories and how they got started and how they came to meet! Plus we do a round of 21 questions.

At 412 pounds, Ruben Sanchez was waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air. Pre-diabetic. Sleep apnea so severe his wife begged him to do something. And running a second generation HVAC company at the southern tip of Texas that his father started in a garage in 1985.He decided not to wait for the CPAP machine. He decided to start moving.Four years later Ruben is nine and a half percent body fat, two weeks out from stepping on a bodybuilding stage in Houston, and leading Colair Inc. to a projected $21 million year across two locations. And everything he learned about discipline, tracking, plateaus, and stacking small wins maps directly onto what it took to build a business that dominates its market.In this episode:How waking up gasping for air became the tipping point that changed everythingWhy Ruben started moving before the CPAP machine arrivedThe connection between tracking calories and knowing your business numbersWhy you are not hitting a plateau, your metabolism just slowed down and what to do about itThe reverse diet strategy that breaks a fat loss stall and how it mirrors a business pivotFrom 412 pounds to sub ten percent body fat, what the journey actually looked likeWhy measuring in grams instead of ounces changes everythingThe all or nothing mindset that keeps most people stuck and how to break out of itHow Colair grew from under a million to a projected $21M with two locationsTheir best month ever, $2.3 million in August, and what made it possibleThe one question their CSRs started asking that Ruben estimates has added $20 million in revenue over the yearsHow they use donut and free tune up days at RV parks to dominate the winter snowbird marketWhy green fielding a second location from scratch is harder than acquiring a book of businessStack small wins, the one piece of advice that runs through every part of this conversationWhat competing in bodybuilding at 41 has to do with being a market dominator in businessConnect with Ruben Sanchez:Instagram (fitness journey): @rusty_naylsInstagram (business): @mr.rubenFacebook: Ruben SanchezCompany: Colair HVAC, South TexasConnect with Sam Wakefield:Website: https://www.closeitnow.netEmail: sam@closeitnow.netInstagram: @therealcloseitnowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuel.l.wakefieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/closeitnow/Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closeitnowBring This Training to Your Team:Sam travels nationwide to deliver on-site training for home services companies serious about raising their close rate and average ticket. Half day classroom, half day ride-alongs. Your team, your market, your systems.Book a call with Sam: calendar.app.google/KZH1j2Q1MAXTKbT38Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Google. Every review gets read, and if yours gets read on air you earn a no-charge one-on-one coaching session with Sam directly.Google: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

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This week we are covering Rose Glass' sophomore feature, "Love Lies Bleeding." We talk about Glass' collaboration with co-writer Weronika Tofilska, and the pre-production into the post-production. After this, we discuss the film itself and discuss the big swings we love in this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comEpisode SummaryDr Eric Helms returns to Mikkipedia for an unscripted conversation about GLP-1 medications and what they mean for anyone working in nutrition and fitness. Eric is a coach, athlete, author and educator, part of the 3DMJ coaching team, co-founder of the MASS research review, and co-director of the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT, where he is also a senior research fellow. Mikki opens with a personal trainer who was accused of stepping outside her lane for talking about GLP-1s, and the two of them work outwards from there.The conversation covers whether coaches and nutritionists are within their scope supporting people on these medications, what obesity medicine can miss when a patient's weight loss stalls, and why reduced everyday movement belongs under the heading of metabolic adaptation rather than being treated as a separate problem. Eric separates appetite into distinct drivers — energy signalling, hedonic food seeking and food noise — and explains why that distinction matters clinically. The second half turns to protein, where Eric makes the case that it is a minor player for most people's health outcomes unless intake is genuinely low, and that "which macronutrient is most satiating" is the wrong question in the first place. He is candid throughout about the limits of what is currently known, including several things he says he cannot answer. The episode closes on his argument that trainers have an opportunity to stop being weight loss coaches and get back to promoting health, fitness and movement.Key TopicsScope of practice. Eric argues the behavioural, lifestyle, nutrition and exercise side of GLP-1 use is squarely within a personal trainer's remit — while cautioning that nobody yet has the twenty years of practitioner experience we have with medications like exogenous insulin.Where the usual trainer skill set doesn't transfer. Most trainers are practised at helping clients restrain appetite. Clients on GLP-1s often have the opposite problem: struggling to eat enough, and needing nutrient quality raised on a low intake.What a stall actually signals. When someone stops tracking calories and their weight loss plateaus, Eric's first read is not under-fuelling — it is that tracking had become tedious and unsustainable, and no second skill set has replaced it. He treats the stall as an opportunity to build other skills rather than a reason to resume tracking.Movement, NEAT and metabolic adaptation. Reductions in spontaneous physical activity and non-exercise activity thermogenesis come from the same mechanisms as the older, narrower idea of a falling metabolic rate. Eric's view is that most of the "side effects" attributed to these drugs are the side effects of successful weight loss.Appetite is not one thing. Eric separates energy signalling (feeling depleted), hedonic food seeking (actively wanting a particular food or experience) and food noise (constant, distracting preoccupation) — then notes satiety has several definitions of its own on top of that.Why near-universal drug response is interesting. In trials of a newer triple-agonist medication, every participant in the higher dose groups lost at least 5–10% of body weight. Eric speculates — and flags it clearly as speculation — that this implies the drug targets more than food noise alone.How much protein actually matters. Eric's position is that protein is a minor player for general population health outcomes unless someone is starting low. Moving from around 0.8–1.1 g/kg to 1.3–1.5 g/kg has a reasonably moderate effect; moving from 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg is minor outside physique sport, where it is "a game of inches".Meeting people where they are. Someone on an intermittent eating pattern may be reaching only 1.1 g/kg, and a poorly constructed plant-based diet 0.9 g/kg. Telling them to double it can read as an impossible barrier. Mikki describes targeting 1.2 g/kg for GLP-1 clients against the 1.8–2.2 g/kg circulating online.Satiety is a meal question, not a macronutrient question. Food weight and volume, texture, hardness, eating rate, energy density, fibre and fluid all matter, and Eric raises an open question he says he cannot answer: whether those levers become more effective in someone on a GLP-1 once the environmental drivers of overeating are suppressed.What trainers are for. Eric suggests fear of professional redundancy drives some anti-GLP-1 feeling in the industry, argues obesity is primarily a built-environment problem needing a societal-scale solution, and makes the case that trainers should return to promoting health, fitness and movement.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:36 No small talk and no script06:59 Are trainers in their lane on GLP-1s?12:17 Low carb pushback and the naturalistic fallacy14:38 When weight loss stalls21:18 Reduced movement, NEAT and metabolic adaptation24:36 Food noise, hedonic eating and appetite29:36 What personal trainers are actually for32:31 Bodybuilding, diet culture and physical culture38:55 How much protein do we really need?46:36 What actually drives satiety55:57 Where to find EricGuest / ResourcesDr Eric HelmsCoach, athlete, author and educator; a personal trainer since the early 2000s, with a background in the US Air Force and commercial gyms.Part of 3DMJ, coaching drug-free strength and physique competitors.Co-founder of the MASS research review (Monthly Applications in Strength Sport), produced with Dr Eric Trexler, Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr Michael Zourdos, running since 2017 — massresearchreview.comCo-director of the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT, and a senior research fellow supervising Masters and PhD students.Instagram: @Helms3DMJCo-host of the Iron Culture podcast.Also mentionedMikkipedia episode 390 — "Living the Bodybuilding Lifestyle with Eric Helms", the previous conversation Mikki refers to: podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/390Docs Who Lift — the podcast from Dr Spencer Nadolsky and Dr Karl Nadolsky, recommended by Eric.Barbell Medicine — Dr Austin Baraki and Dr Jordan Feigenbaum, recommended by Eric for their work on HRT, testosterone replacement therapy and GLP-1 medications.The protein leverage hypothesis — the idea that people keep eating until they reach a protein threshold; Eric notes that threshold sits around 12–13% of energy.The Minnesota semi-starvation study — referenced by Eric as background on the transient, biologically driven effects of dieting.The physical culture movement of the early 1900s, and Bernarr Macfadden as a figure within it.A recent conference abstract indicating people on GLP-1s may be less active than they ...

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In this episode, we're taking a look back at the last decade of bodybuilding and breaking down how the sport has evolved from 2016 to 2026. From contest prep, training and nutrition to judging standards, physique expectations, coaching, social media, PED culture, and the business of bodybuilding, we're discussing the biggest changes we've seen along the way.

Live Sep 6, 2026(Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 12)Mike Mentzer -- Body Builder & Ayn Rand; Movie Reviews | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesWatch Now: https://youtube.com/live/5Z_8i4wmdNMCan you build the perfect body with the wrong philosophy? Mike Mentzer scored a perfect 300 at the 1980 Mr. Olympia, lost the title anyway, and spent the rest of his life proving that lifting weights and reading Ayn Rand are the same act of self-respect. Was he right — or did he just get robbed?Mike Mentzer never separated the barbell from the book. He built Heavy Duty training on the same premise Ayn Rand built her ethics on: that your body, like your mind, is yours to master through reason — not tradition, not volume, not somebody else's program. Today Yaron and Nikos put Mentzer's life under the bar: the perfect score the judges gave him, the title politics took from him, and the philosophy that made him say bodybuilding itself is a moral act. Then the show turns to the screen — movie reviews, what modern film does to heroism, and why so few directors can stomach showing you a man who actually wins. Live audience questions close it out.If you think fitness and philosophy live in separate rooms, this episode is going to rearrange your furniture.Timestamps — Main Topics0:00 — Intro, announcements, and what's on deck3:14 — Who was Mike Mentzer — life, background, early influences11:40 — High-intensity training: the theory21:04 — Does it actually work? The evidence for Heavy Duty37:39 — Why Mentzer walked away from competitive bodybuilding42:33 — Finding Objectivism — how Ayn Rand reshaped his thinking56:00 — Mentzer's writings and his influence on a generation of lifters1:04:07 — The deaths of Mike and Ray Mentzer1:05:08 — John Little on his friendship with Mentzer1:07:33 — Why Mentzer still fascinates people decades later1:11:33 — Steve Ditko and the Objectivist superhero Live Audience Questions1:19:40 — "Is there really a connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body?"1:23:40 — "Mentzer said self-esteem is 'the reputation you gain with yourself.' Jordan Peterson says your worth comes from your rank in a hierarchy. Who's right?"1:25:29 — "Can a janitor at Apple have as much self-esteem as Steve Jobs?"1:30:02 — "Was Arnold Schwarzenegger basically an Ayn Rand villain — a genetic-lottery-winning power luster?"1:36:53 — "Steve Ditko's superhero The Question once recited the law of identity on TV. How did that get past network censors?"1:41:59 — "Who was Rex Dante, the man who introduced Mentzer to Ayn Rand?"1:43:31 — "How does Mentzer's prime physique compare to Brad Pitt's in Troy?"1:49:42 — "Is Gad Saad's 'suicidal empathy' just Rand's warning about altruism dressed up as compassion?"1:52:30 — "Can people really be fully brainwashed? If so, how did we ever escape the Dark Ages?"1:53:55 — "Should doping be banned in sports?"2:00:10 — "Why do you say Steve Ditko was crazy?"2:04:16 — "What do you make of the Republican Party split over beef policy?"2:37:30 — "What is Rand's 'anti-conceptual mentality' — and how does it explain tribalism?"2:42:10 — "Hasan Piker and Tucker Carlson both sound like con men, not ideologues. Agree?"2:46:11 — "What actually stopped the Romans from an industrial revolution?"2:49:09 — "Did superhero movies lose something by cutting the 'man worship' the genre used to have?"2:54:50 — "Would you and Nikos ever do a live Mentzer-style high-intensity training session on the show?"#AynRand #Objectivism #MikeMentzer #Bodybuilding #IndividualismNotAltruism #FreeMarket #MovieReview #SelfMadeMan #RationalSelfInterest #Individualism #NikosSotirakopoulos #Capitalism More from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717

In this episode, I'm joined by Kenzie Vance for an honest conversation about bodybuilding, the lessons we wish every new athlete knew before stepping onstage, and the reality behind building a competitive physique.We talk about the difference between being genetically gifted and being willing to work, why genetics can only take you so far, and the discipline, consistency, sacrifice, and hard work required to keep progressing. We also dive into some of the biggest misconceptions new athletes have when entering the sport—and what we wish we could have told ourselves when we were just getting started.If you're new to bodybuilding, thinking about competing, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build your best physique, this episode is for you.Connect with us:Kenzie Vance: Instagram @kenzie_vanceNicole Ferrier Fitness: Instagram & TikTok @nicoleferrierfitnessWebsite: www.nicoleferrierfitness.com

A bad bodybuilding show doesn't mean your season is over.  In this episode, we break down how to recover from a disappointing bodybuilding show and improve your physique for your next competition. We cover post-show assessment, contest prep mistakes, peak week adjustments, posing, nutrition, water and carbohydrate manipulation, getting back on plan, and managing your environment and execution between shows. If you're serious about bodybuilding contest prep and competing at your best, this episode will help you make smarter decisions after a disappointing show and set yourself up for a better next performance. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week.

I spent nearly 15 years in bodybuilding, competed almost 20 times, became an IFBB Pro, and coached other women through contest prep. So why did I eventually walk away? In this episode, I'm getting brutally honest about the side of women's bodybuilding that nobody really talks about - steroids and performance-enhancing drugs, post-show rebound, body image, genetics, the insane cost of competing, judging, coaching, posing, and what happens when bodybuilding becomes your entire identity. I'm sharing what I wish someone had told me before I stepped on that first stage, including the reality of contest prep, what happens to your body after a show, and why "just stick to the plan" isn't always enough. And this is only Part 1. Next week, we're getting into perimenopause, your cycle, fat burners, GLP-1s, and how bodybuilding can affect your relationships. #Bodybuilding #WomensBodybuilding #BodybuildingWomen   Key Takeaways: 00:13 Why I Stayed for So Long 01:45 What Happened After My First Show 03:39 How Bodybuilding Became My Identity 06:07 Becoming the Go-To Bodybuilding Girl 10:15 When I Started Seeing the Cracks 12:14 My Biggest Backstage Wake-Up Call 14:48 The Reality of Post-Show Rebound 17:46 The Biggest Post-Show Danger Zones 20:06 Why You Never Really Come Out Ahead 22:00 How Much Does Bodybuilding Actually Cost? 24:43 The Real Cost of Competing 26:22 Can You Actually Make Money Competing? 28:11 The Ego Trap of Bodybuilding 28:45 You're the Product, Not the Customer 29:47 Why the Goalpost Keeps Moving 33:06 Where's the Protection for Athletes? 34:45 Red Flags to Watch for in a Coach 36:54 The Reality of Life After a Show 39:55 Why Posing Can Make or Break You 43:09 Steroids, Drugs & The Genetics Factor 47:54 The Health Risks You Can't Undo 48:47 I Literally Passed Out Trying to Win 50:58 What's Coming in Part 2 + Share This Episode   Links mentioned: Listen to last week's episode here: https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/is-bodybuilding-actually-healthy-a-pros-honest-answer Want more? Join the newsletter! Behind the scenes of the pivot, brand partnerships, real life in progress, and the things I'd only tell you in a DM: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Come find me on Instagram and reply to my Stories. I actually read everything and your opinion literally shapes the brand work I do:  https://www.instagram.com/thebossbitchdiane/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Are you a brand looking to work with me? I create content for brands I actually use and love. With 19 years of marketing and sales experience and an audience of women over 40 who are done being ignored by the brands that should be speaking to them. View my portfolio and let's talk: https://buffbunny.my.canva.site/diane-flores-ugc-portfolio    Freebies: Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program 

Gary returns with Brad, a military veteran and former law enforcement officer, for a chaotic dive into conspiracy theories, military stories, government surveillance, and the mysteries hiding behind everyday reality. From JFK and 9/11 to Epstein, Roswell, simulation theory, voice-to-skull technology, and whether the moon might actually be watching us, no theory is off limits.Along the way, they get into Bigfoot, hunting in Arizona, bodybuilding, psychedelics, sleep paralysis, nicotine, and Brad's experiences serving in Iraq. It's conspiracy, paranormal mystery, dark comedy, and completely unnecessary questions about Bigfoot all rolled into one.Join the conversation at www.TerriblePerson.co.

Today, I've got a conversation with Emmy Award-winning writer Stan Berkowitz and his wife, Tegan Clive. Two people with fascinating careers that have taken them through some very different corners of popular culture.Stan is a veteran of television animation, with credits on Batman Beyond, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and many other shows that helped define a generation of superhero storytelling.Tegan came out of the world of competitive bodybuilding and went on to a career in film and television, including the post-apocalyptic adventure Interzone and Fred Olen Ray's cult science-fiction movie Alienator, where she played the unstoppable title character.We talk about their careers, Hollywood, animation, bodybuilding, genre movies, and the unexpected paths that brought the two of them together.

MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. In this episode the guys sit down with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath for a wide-ranging conversation covering the military, faith, bodybuilding and business. Phil shares stories from years of USO tours — including a trip to Guantanamo Bay with the Most Interesting Man in the World, drinking the ceremonial grog three times at a Medal of Honor ceremony, and training with Marines on base. He breaks down how being a hyper responder shaped his approach to PEDs (less is more), the problem with influencers recommending a gram of testosterone or 400-500mg of Trenbolone to beginners, why he believes GLP-1s are essentially cheating in competition prep, why he thinks no one in the open division is bringing diet face anymore, how barbell rows and training back twice a week transformed his physique, the mental shift from training angry to training joyful after his faith walk, his four and a half years of depression post-retirement, how he turned down Hollywood roles he felt were degrading, and his anticipation of becoming a father for the first time at 46. The guys also get into bodybuilding prize money history — from $100K and a Hummer in the early Arnold years to Arnold and the Olympia now bidding against each other toward $750K and beyond.   Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Book a complimentary 10-minute consultation to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Consultation: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation Or use code MINDPUMP365 to start your annual membership and receive a free blood panel and gift.   GUEST LINKS   Phil Heath: https://www.instagram.com/philheath Phil's app and coaching: launching soon — follow @philheath for updates   LINKS   Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Phil's USO tours — Guantanamo Bay, Medal of Honor ceremonies and training with Marines 9:32 - How Phil is training now — 3-4 days a week, eating twice a day and prepping to have a kid 17:23 - Being a hyper responder — why Phil used less than most people think 23:05 - PED influencers recommending crazy doses to beginners — why Phil is frustrated 29:54 - The biggest training mistakes Phil sees today — speed, ego and no mind-muscle connection 40:27 - How barbell rows and training back twice a week transformed Phil's physique 42:34 - Why Phil cut arm training to every other week — and why it worked 51:44 - GLP-1s in professional bodybuilding — why Phil thinks over 90% are using them and why it's a problem 55:25 - Why no one has diet face anymore — inflammation, compounds and shortcuts showing up on stage 1:02:46 - Food poisoning at the 2009 Olympia — EMTs in his room until 6am the night before the show 1:13:02 - Phil's four and a half years of depression after retiring from bodybuilding 1:20:48 - Hollywood offers, "bucks breaking" and why Phil turned them down 1:24:26 - Transition from training angry to training joyful — the faith shift that changed everything 1:30:40 - Phil's path to fatherhood at 46 — what he's thinking and what he wants for his kid 1:47:22 - Bodybuilding prize money history — from $100K and a Hummer to Arnold vs. Olympia at $750K