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Mushrooms should be a part of our daily diet for better immunity, a stronger heart, a happy gut and a better brain, but maybe you don't like them. This episode with Wade Lightheart will not only convince you that you need to eat mushrooms every day, but he will also show you how you can get all the benefits of mushrooms into your brain, body and life. We cover: What mushrooms are best for our brain, immune system, heart and gut The four mushrooms we need to get in daily Do we eat our mushrooms or take them as a supplement? Or both? How mushrooms can be beneficial for a woman in menopause The action plan for a better brain before adding mushrooms What to look out for in a mushroom supplement – the good, the bad, the ugly How I add mushrooms to my meals, coffee, and diet in general My new favorite mushroom drink – Mushroom Breakthrough Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Mushroom Breakthrough https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage - code HACKMYAGE Contact Wade Lightheart and Bioptimizers Website: https://biooptimizers.com/hackmyage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/ YouTube: http://youtube.com/@bioptimizers Awesome Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/bioptimizers-awesome-health-podcast/id1265940397 Give thanks to our sponsors Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. https://qualialife.com/hackmyage Try BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA here.http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Visit https://getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2685556&u=4476154&m=102446&urllink=&afftrack= Join Biohacking Menopause before March 1, 2025 to win a Flexbeam $60 off with code ZORA at https://recharge.health https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com Membership group: Biohacking Menopause Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness, Flex and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for the annual Year in Review show. On this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the year 1984 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and John discuss the 1984 NPC Nationals won by Mike Christian and the 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe which was held in Las Vegas. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles about Rich Gaspari and Mike Christian, respectively. Time Stamps: 4:15 - Emails to the Podcast 8:40 - Happy Birthday! 11:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 11:39 - 1984 NPC Nationals Lightweight Class 13:35 - 1984 NPC Nationals Middleweight Class 22:30 - 1984 NPC Nationals Light Heavyweight Class 27:08 - 1984 NPC Nationals Heavyweight Class 37:30 - 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe Lightweight Class 38:22 - 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe Middleweight Class 39:52 - 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe Light Heavyweight Class 41:54 - 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe Heavyweight Class 51:10 - John reads the article "Arms and the Man" written by Bill Reynolds from the April, 1985 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 1:01:15 - John reads the article "Mike Christian Going for the Knockout" written by Armand Tanny from the May, 1985 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Sign up for Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel
Feeling fatigued, experiencing muscle cramps, or having trouble sleeping? The solution to your problems may be simpler than you think: magnesium. In this episode of The Well Drop podcast, I am joined by Wade Lightheart, co-founder of BiOptimizers and a leading expert on optimizing human performance. We discuss that most people, especially women, are deficient in this critical mineral due to modern farming practices and high-stress lifestyles. We dive deep into how the right magnesium supplement can be a game-changer for navigating perimenopause symptoms and optimizing overall health, which magnesium misconceptions to avoid, how to choose a high-quality supplement, and the ideal dosage to start seeing results.Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist, advisor and president/director of education, and cofounder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours.What we discuss:01:00 Context of Magnesium Deficiency07:01 The Importance of Magnesium for Women15:53 Exploring Different Forms of Magnesium21:11 The Importance of Bioavailability in Supplements27:06 Magnesium: A Key Supplement for Women34:12 Misconceptions About MagnesiumFind more from Wade Lightheart: Website: https://bioptimizers.com/ Instagram: @bioptimizersFind more from Dina and Amber:Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldrop/ Thank you to our sponsor:BiOptimizers Magnesium: Shop here and use code WELLDROP10
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for the annual Year in Review show. On this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the year 1974 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and John discuss the 1974 Mr. Olympia contest in which Arnold Schwarzenegger won his fifth Mr. Olympia title over Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and Frank Zane. They also talk about the 1974 IFBB Mr. America won by Bob Birdsong and the 1974 IFBB Mr. World won by Bill Grant. Finally, Jerry and John talk about the 1974 IFBB Mr. International won by Lou Ferrigno and promoted by Arnold and Franco. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads two articles including the 1974 Mr. International contest report written by George Kaye for the January, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine and the 1974 Mr. Olympia contest report also written by George Kaye for the March, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 2:35 - Seminar with Lee Haney and Lenda Murray this weekend 3:45 - Mike Mentzer book by John Little 6:00 - Emails to the Podcast 12:00 - Part Two of 1974 in Review with Jerry Brainum 13:15 - 1974 IFBB Mr. America 17:30 - 1974 IFBB Mr. World 21:41 - 1974 Mr. Olympia 39:30 - Is Bigger Better? 41:10 - 1974 IFBB Mr. International 58:24 - John reads the 1974 IFBB Mr. International contest report written by George Kaye from the January, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:14:50 - John reads the 1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia/Mr. World/Mr. America contest report written by George Kaye from the March, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Seminar in Massachusetts Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John's Workout and Diet Programs John Hansen YouTube Channel
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness magazine and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jerry joins host John Hansen to review the Year 1974 in Bodybuilding. In Part One of their discussion, Jerry and John talk about the 1974 AAU Mr. America contest won by Ron Thompson, the 1974 NABBA Mr. Universe contest which was won by Roy Duval (Amateur) and Chris Dickerson (Professional) and the 1974 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Lou Ferrigno for the second consecutive year. At the end of the interview, John Hansen reads the article "The Mr. America Struggle" written by Franklyn Page about 1974 AAU Mr. America winner Ron Thompson for the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine. Time Stamps: 1:10 - Celebrating the Holidays 8:30 - Part One of 1974 Year in Review with Jerry Brainum 9:15 - Jerry's competitive career 11:00 - 1974 AAU Mr. America contest 25:43 - Current generation views of Chris Dickerson and Arnold 34:17 - 1974 NABBA Mr. Universe contest 44:07 - 1974 IFBB Mr. Universe contest 54:10 - John reads the article "The Mr. America Struggle" written by Franklyn Page from the November, 1974 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics Newsletter Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends Website John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs John's YouTube Channel
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. On this episode, Jerry and John talk about the year 1964 in Bodybuilding for their annual End of the Year Review. Jerry and John review the major competitons of 1964 including the 1964 AAU Mr. America contest won by Val Vasilieff, the 1964 NABBA Mr Universe won by John Hewlett and Earl Maynard and the 1964 IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe won by Harold Poole and Larry Scott, respectively. Time Stamps: 2:24 - John's competition 6:54 - Emails to the Podcast 11:36 - 1964 Year in Review with Jerry Brainum 12:30 - 1964 AAU Mr. America 46:50 - 1964 NABBA Mr. Universe 59:00 - 1964 IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen Workout and Nutrition Programs Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen YouTube Channel
[SEGMENT 2-1] Our Health in 2025 1 RFK Jr.'s Health Revolution and What It Means for America in 2025 When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threw his hat into the presidential race, he brought a fresh focus on a subject many Americans had been ignoring: their health. RFK Jr. has been outspoken on everything from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food to the overuse of vaccines, and Americans are beginning to listen. Health isn't just an abstract idea or a checkbox on a New Year's resolution list. It's the foundation of everything we do. And as the saying goes, “No one on their deathbed wishes they'd spent more time at work—they wish they'd had more time, period.”RFK Jr.'s Vision for a Healthier America The GMO Battle One of RFK Jr.'s most passionate issues is the elimination of GMOs in our food supply. He argues that GMOs, heavily reliant on pesticides like glyphosate (found in Roundup), are linked to numerous health concerns, including cancer and hormonal disruptions. His administration would likely push for stricter labeling and possibly even a ban on certain GMOs in favor of organic and regenerative farming practices.The Science Behind It: Studies have shown that countries banning or heavily regulating GMOs tend to have fewer pesticide-related illnesses and higher biodiversity in their ecosystemsing Vaccination Schedules** Kennedy has long advocated for safer vaccines and more research into their long-term effects. He isn't anti-vaccine, but pro-transparency. He questions why the United States has one of the most aggressive childhood vaccination schedules in the world, while chronic illnesses among children, such as autism and autoimmune disorders, continue to rise.Potential Policies: Under RFK Jr., the CDC could face a major overhaul. Vaccines would likely undergo more rigorous independent testing, and parents might have greater flexibility in opting out without punitive measures.[SEGMENT 2-2] Our Health in 2025 2 [X] SB RFK Jr on vaccines for children – partial Measles and mumps 1964 300-400; malnourished WHO says Vitamin A was a cure for measles I learn something new every time I listen to this guy. What do you really know about childhood diseases? I know very little. I certainly didn't know that Vitamin A can kill the measles. We just do what we are told, because the experts say. When in fact there are so many other things that work. I'm bringing in the big guns later to discuss more about what we don't know. Nutritional Overhaul Kennedy plans to challenge the corporate influence on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He's critical of how processed foods and sugar-laden diets have contributed to skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.The Agenda: Expect a push for healthier school lunches, restrictions on misleading advertising for processed foods, and funding for public health campaigns that focus on nutrition.What Americans Expect in 2025 A recent poll revealed that improving personal health is a top priority for 2025. The survey found that:70% of Americans plan to prioritize better eating habits.60% aim to exercise more regularly.50% want to minimize stress and focus on mental health .RFK Jr.'s canse sentiments, appealing to a public increasingly skeptical of Big Pharma and government agencies like the FDA.Why Americans Are Waking Up RFK Jr.'s messaging resonates because, for years, Americans trusted federal agencies to keep their food and drugs safe. But scandals and failures—like the opioid epidemic, COVID-19 policies, and J6 revelations—have eroded that trust. Take the FDA's approval of certain harmful additives or the USDA's coziness with agribusiness giants like Monsanto. Americans are starting to ask, “Are they protecting us or their donors?” For athletes like me, the stakes are even higher. I spent years focused on performance, but neglected the basics like nutrition and recovery. If I'd had RFK Jr. whispering in my ear, I might have reached another level. And let's be real: most of us don't even read labels. RFK Jr.'s push to remove GMOs and toxins from our food would make healthy choices a no-brainer.Psychology of Good Health Good health isn't just about the body; it's a state of mind. Studies show that people who feel in control of their health tend to have better outcomes. It's about empowerment—making informed decisions and not blindly trusting “experts” who often have financial conflicts of interest. If RFK Jr. has done anything, it's wake us up to our role in the fight for better health. He's the first politician in years to make the connection between individual health and national prosperity.What Will You Do Differently in 2025? For me, 2025 is about accountability:Reading labels.Reducing sugar and processed foods.Supporting local farmers over corporate giants.RFK Jr. isn't just leading a political movement; he's inspiring a health revolution. It's a reminder that the ultimate freedom isn't just political—it's the freedom to live a long, healthy life.Title Suggestions:"RFK Jr.'s Health Revolution: Why 2025 Will Be the Year of the Wake-Up Call""From GMOs to Vaccines: The Health Overhaul Americans Didn't Know They Needed""RFK Jr. and the Fight for Your Plate—and Your Freedom"With RFK Jr. at the helm, 2025 might be the year we stop trusting the government to care about our health and start taking matters into our own hands. It's about time. [SEGMENT 2-3] BiOptimizers Interview 1 Wade Lightheart Bio Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. bioptimizers.com/kjradio Promo code: KJRADIO Building muscle and running your first marathon at 50 years old How to select the best Biohacking technologies to personally optimize your training and goals The paradigm problem with getting stuck in diet tribes and how to overcome it Why 97 percent of people who start a diet fail, and how to avoid it Why do all diets work and why do all diets eventually fail - how to avoid it Magnesium plays a critical role in overall health, acting as a cofactor for over 300 enzymatic processes in the human body. It's essential for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and bone health. Research suggests magnesium deficiencies, often exacerbated by the prevalence of processed foods and additives in the modern diet, may contribute to chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and neurological disorders Cha Ching Queen Washington Examiner [SEGMENT 2-4] BiOptimizers 2 RFK Jr. and Food AdditivesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn attention to the negative impacts of food additives, including synthetic dyes, GMOs, and pesticides like glyphosate. He highlights the need for stricter regulations, as many of these substances are linked to behavioral issues in children and long-term health risks like cancer and obesity. For example, glyphosate, widely used in agriculture, has been implicated in wheat and corn allergies, as well as the obesity epidemic. Kennedy's advocacy emphasizes the urgency of reforming food safety practices to prioritize public health Light Wave How Magnesium Interacts with AdditivesMagnesium is particularly relevant in this context because many artificial additives and ultra-processed foods disrupt its absorption. Additives such as phosphates, commonly found in sodas and processed meats, can interfere with magnesium metabolism. Moreover, magnesium deficiency is associated with increased inflammation and oxidative stress, making it harder for the body to combat the toxic effects of these additives RFK Jr.'s Plans for ReformKennedy proposes a dramatic overhaul of food safety, targeting GMOs, harmful dyes, and excessive pesticide use. He has called for more transparent labeling and stricter testing of food products to minimize exposure to these potentially harmful substances. This aligns with broader health initiatives that include reevaluating vaccination schedules and reducing reliance on products that prioritize profit over safety. A Shift Towards Better Health in 2025As Americans become more aware of the link between diet and chronic illness, surveys suggest they are seeking ways to improve their health. This includes increasing magnesium intake through whole foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Magnesium supplementation may Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.
In this episode, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and Wade Lightheart, President/Director of Education and Co-Founder of BIOptimizers, delve into the intricate relationship between health, nutrition, and longevity. Wade shares how his own journey led him to prioritize health and performance, influenced by his sister's battle with cancer. They discuss the modern health crisis, emphasizing the disconnect between available knowledge and actual health outcomes. The conversation explores dietary principles, the importance of satiety, and the role of environment and social influences in shaping health behaviors. Wade advocates for personalized nutrition and the need for a supportive community to foster lasting health changes. Wade and Dr. Anthony further discuss various aspects of health, nutrition, and fitness, particularly focusing on plant-based diets, the importance of genetic testing, and the need for regular health monitoring. They explain how strength training should adapt as one ages, emphasizing the significance of magnesium in overall health and the creation of a healthy family culture that promotes wellness and fitness. The dialogue highlights the necessity of understanding individual health needs and the role of lifestyle choices in achieving long-term health goals.TakeawaysWade's journey into health was influenced by personal tragedy.The modern health crisis is exacerbated by environmental factors.Dietary principles should be tailored to individual needs.Satiety is crucial for sustainable dieting.Social and cultural contexts significantly impact dietary choices.Customization in nutrition is essential for success.The health industry often propagates confusing dietary advice.Community support can enhance individual health efforts.Genetic testing can provide valuable insights into dietary needs.Regular health monitoring, including DEXA scans, is crucial for understanding body composition.As we age, strength training should focus on sustainability rather than intensity.Magnesium plays a vital role in over 600 bodily functions and is often deficient in diets.Creating a culture of health within families can lead to better outcomes for children.It's important to balance exercise with recovery to prevent injuries as we age.Nutrient density in foods is essential for overall health and satiety.The future of health and fitness is promising with advancements in knowledge and technology.Where to learn more:Website: https://bioptimizers.com/fitfatherprojectUse code FITFATHER for 10% off your order and free gifts.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bioptimizersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/X: https://x.com/bioptimizersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bioptimizersBiographical Information on Wade LightheartWade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by
In this episode, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and Wade Lightheart, President/Director of Education and Co-Founder of BIOptimizers, delve into the intricate relationship between health, nutrition, and longevity. Wade shares how his own journey led him to prioritize health and performance, influenced by his sister's battle with cancer. They discuss the modern health crisis, emphasizing the disconnect between available knowledge and actual health outcomes. The conversation explores dietary principles, the importance of satiety, and the role of environment and social influences in shaping health behaviors. Wade advocates for personalized nutrition and the need for a supportive community to foster lasting health changes. Wade and Dr. Anthony further discuss various aspects of health, nutrition, and fitness, particularly focusing on plant-based diets, the importance of genetic testing, and the need for regular health monitoring. They explain how strength training should adapt as one ages, emphasizing the significance of magnesium in overall health and the creation of a healthy family culture that promotes wellness and fitness. The dialogue highlights the necessity of understanding individual health needs and the role of lifestyle choices in achieving long-term health goals.TakeawaysWade's journey into health was influenced by personal tragedy.The modern health crisis is exacerbated by environmental factors.Dietary principles should be tailored to individual needs.Satiety is crucial for sustainable dieting.Social and cultural contexts significantly impact dietary choices.Customization in nutrition is essential for success.The health industry often propagates confusing dietary advice.Community support can enhance individual health efforts.Genetic testing can provide valuable insights into dietary needs.Regular health monitoring, including DEXA scans, is crucial for understanding body composition.As we age, strength training should focus on sustainability rather than intensity.Magnesium plays a vital role in over 600 bodily functions and is often deficient in diets.Creating a culture of health within families can lead to better outcomes for children.It's important to balance exercise with recovery to prevent injuries as we age.Nutrient density in foods is essential for overall health and satiety.The future of health and fitness is promising with advancements in knowledge and technology.Where to learn more:Website: https://bioptimizers.com/fitfatherprojectUse code FITFATHER for 10% off your order and free gifts.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bioptimizersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/X: https://x.com/bioptimizersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bioptimizersBiographical Information on Wade LightheartWade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural...
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads a series of articles from Dan Lurie's Muscle Training Illustrated magazine. Included in the articles read is an article about a young Lou Ferrigno, Lance Dreher after he won the 1981 IFBB Mr. Universe, an interview with Rachel McLish after she won her second Ms. Olympia title in 1982, a profile on Phil Williams after his dominating win at the 1985 NPC Nationals and a feature article on Phil Hill after he won his pro card at the 1987 NPC Nationals. Time Stamps: 3:30 - John's contest next week 5:30 - New Mike Mentzer book 7:50 - Emails to the Podcast 10:10 - John reads the article "Who Really Trained Lou Ferrigno or The Truth Hurts" written by Denie from the October, 1974 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. 22:30 - John reads the article "The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat" written by Jim Marchand about 1981 Mr. Universe Lance Dreher from the June, 1982 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. 31:30 - John reads the article "Inside Story: An Interview with Rachel McLish" by Doris Barrilleaux from the May, 1983 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. 51:40 - John reads the article "Williams Turns Swede" written by Lou Parees from the August, 1986 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. 1:05:45 - John reads the article "Phil Hill: Bodybuilding's Black Messiah" written by Denie from the May, 1988 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. Links: John's Contest Live Stream link Become a Patreaon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Workout and Diet Programs
I am thrilled to have Wade Lightheart joining me today. Wade is sought after by athletes and high-performing individuals for his expertise in optimizing health and fitness. He is a three-time Canadian natural bodybuilding champion, a premier global authority on natural nutrition and training methods, and the author of several books on health, nutrients, and exercise. In our conversation today, Wade and I dive into digestion and gut health, breaking down the stages of digestion and looking at the effects of poor digestion, including muscle loss and sarcopenia. We examine the impact of low stomach acid and explore the evolution of the processed food industry since World War Two. We also discuss immunity and fasting, the benefits of hormones for overcoming weight loss resistance and enhancing muscle and metabolic health, testing to inform specific recommendations, and the role of bio-individuality. I know you will enjoy all the actionable insights Wade shares today on optimizing your health and fitness. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The five stages of digestion The role enzymes and hydrochloric acid play in the digestive process Why probiotics are essential for maintaining the balance between good and bad gut bacteria The consequences of poor digestion How modern farming practices have depleted the nutritional content of food Why muscle mass is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism The benefits of weight training and a protein-rich diet for retaining muscle mass How genetic testing can help in personalizing health strategies and preventing diseases Why lifestyle adjustments are necessary for healthy aging How stress and trauma impact health The education system and 365-day money-back guarantee Bioptimizers offers Bio: Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, president/director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Wade Lightheart Bioptimizers The Awesome Health Podcast Recommended book: Enzyme Nutrition by Dr. Edward Howell
I am thrilled to have Wade Lightheart joining me today. Wade is sought after by athletes and high-performing individuals for his expertise in optimizing health and fitness. He is a three-time Canadian natural bodybuilding champion, a premier global authority on natural nutrition and training methods, and the author of several books on health, nutrients, and exercise. In our conversation today, Wade and I dive into digestion and gut health, breaking down the stages of digestion and looking at the effects of poor digestion, including muscle loss and sarcopenia. We examine the impact of low stomach acid and explore the evolution of the processed food industry since World War Two. We also discuss immunity and fasting, the benefits of hormones for overcoming weight loss resistance and enhancing muscle and metabolic health, testing to inform specific recommendations, and the role of bio-individuality. I know you will enjoy all the actionable insights Wade shares today on optimizing your health and fitness. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The five stages of digestion The role enzymes and hydrochloric acid play in the digestive process Why probiotics are essential for maintaining the balance between good and bad gut bacteria The consequences of poor digestion How modern farming practices have depleted the nutritional content of food Why muscle mass is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism The benefits of weight training and a protein-rich diet for retaining muscle mass How genetic testing can help in personalizing health strategies and preventing diseases Why lifestyle adjustments are necessary for healthy aging How stress and trauma impact health The education system and 365-day money-back guarantee Bioptimizers offers Bio: Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, president/director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Wade Lightheart Bioptimizers The Awesome Health Podcast Recommended book: Enzyme Nutrition by Dr. Edward Howell
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Wade Lightheart, co-founder and president of BiOptimizers. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-265-wade-t-lightheart/?ref=278 Wade shares his journey from bodybuilding to creating one of the world's best supplement brands. He discusses the importance of digestive health, the role of enzymes and probiotics, and how plant medicine experiences have shaped his philosophy on health and consciousness. Wade emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to wellness that combines physical, mental, and spiritual practices. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Highlights: Experiences with psychedelics and near-death experiences Wade's journey from bodybuilding to plant-based nutrition The five-stage process of digestion and modern food challenges The role of magnesium in health and its importance in Bioptimizers products BiOptimizers' mission and vision for the future The free "84 days" course offered by Bioptimizers Episode Links: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough (Third Wave Discount applied) Instagram Facebook Episode Sponsors: Apollo Neuro - Third Wave listeners get 15% off.
Dr. Robert Selig takes an individualized approach to care for each patient. With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Robert Selig utilizes cutting-edge technologies and techniques to understand the root causes of chronic medical conditions and to develop tailored medical care plans for each individual. Our personalized approach allows us to provide our clients with the most effective and comprehensive care possible. We offer one-on-one consultations to ensure our clients get the best care possible. A custom care plan is tailored to a patient's biochemistry using hair tissue mineral analysis and various testing measures. Dr Robert Selig's Website: https://www.backtonaturalhealth.com/ The War on Zinc Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcieyF5N33o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d18cOp26zxE Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. The most complete, unbiased nutrition book ever written! Here's sneak peak about the book: “End the war with your diet by creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your psychology. Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs.” Work With Me: Mineral Balancing HTMA Consultation: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/category/all-products My Instagram: @integrativematt My Website: Integrativethoughts.com Advertisements: Valence Nutraceuticals: Use code ITP20 for 20% off https://valencenutraceuticals.myshopify.com/ Zeolite Labs Zeocharge: Use Code ITP for 10% off https://www.zeolitelabs.com/product-page/zeocharge?ref=ITP Magnesium Breakthrough: Use Code integrativethoughts10 for 10% OFF https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough Just Thrive: Use Code ITP15 for 15% off https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/ITP15 Therasage: Use Code Coffman10 for 10% off https://www.therasage.com/discount/COFFMAN10?rfsn=6763480.4aed7f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6763480.4aed7f Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Fascination with Minerals 03:44 The Spiritual and Emotional Aspects of Lithium 08:26 Homeopathy and Binders in Mineral Balancing 14:22 Bio-Energetics Scans and the Role of Homeopathy 23:36 The Importance of Flexibility in Healing Approaches 32:31 The Importance of Zinc and its Interplay with Other Minerals 37:32 The Depletion of Zinc in the Soil and its Impact on Health 52:32 Mineral Balancing and its Connection to Astrology and Societal Dynamics 01:07:31 Exploring the Connection Between Detoxification and Dark Forces 01:09:46 The Crucial Roles of Copper and Magnesium in the Body 01:12:48 The Importance of Calcium Modulation for Health 01:16:20 Harnessing the Power of Energy-Based Medicine in Mineral Balancing 01:20:59 The Underappreciated Role of Molybdenum in Health 01:23:14 The Significance of Metal Dumps in the Healing Process 01:25:30 Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Mineral Balancing 01:35:28 Continued Care and Supervision for Long-Term Success Takeaways: Minerals have a cosmic force that affects every aspect of human health. Lithium plays a crucial role in mineral balancing and has a deep spiritual connection. Homeopathy can help navigate through healing crises and support organ function. Binders are important in mineral balancing to prevent reabsorption of toxins. Peptides may offer additional support in the healing process. Flexibility is key in finding the right approach to healing. Zinc plays a crucial role in immune function, brain health, enzyme activity, and cancer prevention. Toxic metals can deplete zinc levels in the body. Mineral balancing is important for maintaining emotional stability and discernment in the face of external influences. The depletion of zinc in the soil has led to widespread zinc deficiency in the population. Astrological shifts can have an impact on mineral balance and overall health. There may be a connection between detoxification and the release of dark energy or entities. Ancient texts and history have been manipulated, and there is a hidden agenda controlled by a Luciferian Satanist group. Copper and magnesium play crucial roles in the body, and imbalances can lead to various health issues. Calcium modulation is important to prevent deposition diseases and maintain overall health. Energy-based medicine, such as homeopathy, can be a powerful tool in supporting mineral balancing and overall well-being. Molybdenum is an underappreciated mineral that helps with the breakdown of nitrosamines and the balance of copper and iron. Going through metal dumps is an important part of the healing process in mineral balancing. Mineral balancing is a comprehensive approach that considers multiple factors, including diet, blood work, and other lab tests. Continued care and supervision are recommended for long-term success in mineral balancing. Keywords: minerals, cosmic force, lithium, mineral balancing, homeopathy, binders, peptides, flexibility, zinc, mineral balancing, immune function, brain health, enzyme activity, cancer prevention, toxic metals, soil depletion, astrology, societal dynamics, emotional stability, discernment, mineral balancing, dark forces, ancient texts, copper, magnesium, calcium modulation, energy-based medicine, homeopathy, molybdenum, metal dumps, overall health
Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science Of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years experience formulating supplements. He's been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He's also a serial entrepreneur who's built over 14 profitable companies. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. The most complete, unbiased nutrition book ever written! Here's sneak peak about the book: “End the war with your diet by creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your psychology. Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs.” Work With Me: Mineral Balancing HTMA Consultation: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/category/all-products My Instagram: @integrativematt My Website: Integrativethoughts.com Advertisements: Valence Nutraceuticals: Use code ITP20 for 20% off https://valencenutraceuticals.myshopify.com/ Zeolite Labs Zeocharge: Use Code ITP for 10% off https://www.zeolitelabs.com/product-page/zeocharge?ref=ITP Magnesium Breakthrough: Use Code integrativethoughts10 for 10% OFF https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough Just Thrive: Use Code ITP15 for 15% off https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/ITP15 Therasage: Use Code Coffman10 for 10% off https://www.therasage.com/discount/COFFMAN10?rfsn=6763480.4aed7f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6763480.4aed7f Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 29:20 The Individuality of Nutrition and Dietary Preferences 16:17 The Role of Enzymes in Digestion and Gut Health 35:20 Adapting a Bodybuilding Mindset to a Plant-Based Diet and Optimizing Digestion 40:29 Optimizing Health Through Micronutrients and Minerals 51:08 The Impact of Farming Practices on Nutrition 58:35 Individualized Nutrition and Genetic Testing 01:14:07 Ensuring Supplement Quality with a Money-Back Guarantee Takeaways: Nutrition is highly individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diet and health. Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion and can have a significant impact on the body's ability to extract nutrients from food. The hierarchy of nutritional decisions, including spiritual and cultural considerations, emotional and psychological needs, and specific health goals, can guide individuals in determining the best diet for their unique needs. The impact of genetics, emotional and psychological needs, and the hierarchy of nutritional decisions in determining the best diet for an individual. The complexities of fats, seed oils, and the impact of enzymes on digestion, as well as the role of gut health in optimizing digestion and overall health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of micronutrients and minerals in maintaining optimal health and well-being. It highlights the impact of farming practices on the depletion of minerals in food and the need for supplementation to address deficiencies. The hosts stress the significance of individualized nutrition and the role of genetic testing in understanding specific dietary needs. They also emphasize the importance of offering a 365-day money-back guarantee on supplements to ensure customer satisfaction and trust in the product quality. Keywords: nutrition, bodybuilding, dietary preferences, enzymes, gut health, digestion, individuality, diet cults, genetics, emotional needs, psychological needs, nutritional decisions, fats, seed oils, digestion optimization, plant-based diet, health, nutrition, supplementation, micronutrients, minerals, genetic testing, farming practices, balanced diets, individualized nutrition, supplements, money-back guarantee
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads three contest reports about the 1984 NPC Nationals. This great competition was won by Mike Christian in the heavyweight class and overall with Rich Gaspari taking first place in the light heavyweight class. John reads the contest reports from Flex Magazine, Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine. Also included in this episode is the contest report from the 1984 IFBB Mr. Universe written by Robert Kennedy for MuscleMag International magazine. Time Stamps: 2:46 - John Bubb RIP 4:15 - Email to the show 4:50 - John reads the article "In Search of the Golden Fleece" written by Jeff Everson from the March, 1985 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. 22:04 - John reads the article "Christian Wins Nationals" written by Dave Sauer for the March, 1985 issue of IronMan Magazine. 27:25 - John reads the article "Whistlin' Dixie" written by Denie for the March, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. 41:05 - John reads the article "Christian Crowned at the Palace" written by Robert Kennedy for the March, 1985 issue of MuscleMag International magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends Show website John's YouTube Channel John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends Instagram
Join Dr. Geo as he sits down with legendary bodybuilder Lee Labrada to discuss the history and evolution of bodybuilding, how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and the keys to aging successfully. Labrada shares insights about his career, including winning the IFBB Mr. Universe title, competing at Mr. Olympia, and his experiences raising his son Hunter, a top professional bodybuilder. The conversation delves into nutrition, training routines, and the significance of a disciplined and optimistic mindset. Labrada also offers practical tips on improving lean body mass, effectively incorporating protein, and developing a consistent exercise routine. Tune in for an inspirational and informative session with actionable advice for living better and longer.----------------Thank you to our sponsor.This episode is also brought to you by AG1 (Athletic Greens). AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced ingredients, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. This special blend of ingredients supports your gut health, nervous system, immune system, energy, recovery, focus, and aging. All the things. Enjoy AG1 (Athletic Greens).----------------Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Subscribe to The Dr. Geo YouTube Channel to get more content like this and learn how you can live better with age.You can also listen to this episode and future episodes of the Dr. Geo Podcast by clicking HERE.----------------Follow Dr. Geo on social media. Facebook, Instagram Click here to become a member of Dr. Geo's Health Community.Improve your urological health with Dr. Geo's formulated supplement lines:XY Wellness for Prostate cancer lifestyle and nutrition: Mr. Happy Nutraceutical Supplements for prostate health and male optimal living.You can also check out Dr. Geo's online dispensary for other supplement recommendations Dr. Geo's Supplement Store____________________________________DISCLAIMER: This audio is educational and does not constitute medical advice. This audio's content is my opinion and not that of my employer(s) or any affiliated company.Use of this information is at your own risk. Geovanni Espinosa, N.D., will not assume any liability for any 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.
Matt Gallant is a health author, kinesiologist and serial entrepreneur (who's built 15 companies), the CEO/co-founder of BIOptimizers. He has also been a strength and conditioning coach for pro athletes and a self-defense instructor. He's co-formulated many best selling supplements including Magnesium Breakthrough. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, health author, and the president/co-founder of BIOptimizers. In the last 2 two decades, Wade has won three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Championships and competed in the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia... as a plant-based athlete. Show Sponsors: Biooptimizers Health Products: http://www.biooptimizers.com Coupon Code: LIFEMASTERY10 Nootopia Brain Optimization Products: http://www.nootopia.com DopaDrop Dopamine Support: https://nootopia.com/dopadrops Coupon Code: LIFEMASTERY10
Roger Schwab, head judge for the IFBB Professional League during the late 1970's and early 1980's, passed away on March 25, 2024 at the age of 79. Roger was a guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast several times since the podcast began in 2017, sharing his stories of watching some of the most historical bodybuilding competitions from the Golden Era, training with Mike Mentzer and judging top competitions like the Mr. Olympia. As a tribute to Roger, this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is dedicated to him. Included in this episode are excerpts of previous interviews conducted with Roger from 2017-2020. Rest In Peace Roger, we'll miss you. Time Stamps: 8:35 - Emails to the podcast 10:40 - Summer Shape Up with John 14:25 - New Videos on YouTube 17:00 - Roger Schwab talks about the filming of "Pumping Iron", meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Golden Era of Bodybuilding. 30:30 - Roger Schwab talks about being the Head Judge at the 1981 Mr. Olympia and who he would have picked for his top five. 46:30 - Roger Schwab talks about seeing Larry Scott for the first time at the 1962 IFBB Mr. America contest 1:04:05 - Roger Schwab talks about the 1966 Mr. Olympia where Larry Scott beat Harold Poole and Sergio Oliva. 1:22:15 - Roger Schwab talks about recent passing of Stacey Bentley and the beginning of Women's Bodybuilding. 1:41:40 - Roger Schwab talks about training with Mike Mentzer in 1980 and the passing away of Franco Columbu and Ed Corney. Links: Become a Patreon Member Listen to Roger Schwab's old interviews Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Workout and Nutrition Coaching John's YouTube Channel John's Ebay Page
Themes: Nutrition, Supplementation, Epigenetics, Genetics, Health, Wellness, Magnesium, Gut Health, MicroBiome, Hydration, BodyBuilding, Empowering, BreakFree, Imprints, goals, Dreams, Personal Transformation, Fitness, Mentorship, Support, Community, Thriving, Rising Above, Authenticity, Spirituality, Awakening, Alignment, Faith, Connection, Truth, Purpose, Love. Summary: Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist, Advisor president/director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. In today's episode we discuss the: The Journey to Healing the Gut Epigenetics and Genetics Eating Healthy with Enjoyment Key Nutrients for Optimized Health Importance of Good Supplementation Benefits of Magnesium and Enzymes Universal Diets Vs. Personalized Diets And So Much More!! Links: Website: http://www.thrisepodcast.com Instagram: @kasia_sitarz , @thrisepodcast https://www.instagram.com/kasia_sitarz https://www.instagram.com/thrisepodcast Connection to Kasia Sitarz, owner of The Clinic Health and Wellness www.theclinichealthandwellness.com Guest: Wade LightHeart BioOptimizers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers SPONSORSHIP Raw Elements Inc- Thrilled to Announce the partnership with Canada's plant-based superfood & wellness specialists and distribution of products Raw Elements Inc. Visit www.rawelements.ca and use DISCOUNT CODE: THRISE at checkout for 15% OFF Rocking Vibe- Contemporary Crystal Jewelry- Made for You! The Inspired and Sophisticated Soul. We make influential pieces that light your style + fuel your soul www.rockingvibe.com and use DISCOUNT CODE: THRISE at checkout for 15% OFF Book: The Ultimate Nutrition Bible
Do you ever feel like you're locked in a battle with your diet, following all the rules but seeing no results? My guests on today's show, Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, just put the finishing touches on one of the most complete, unbiased nutrition books I've ever read: The Ultimate Nutrition Bible. If you grab it here (use code BEN10 to save 10%), you can start creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your psychology. Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers (use code BEN10 to save 10%), are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized, sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs. Matt is a kinesiologist with a degree in the science of physical activity and the CEO/co-founder of BIOptimizers. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years of experience formulating supplements. He's been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He's also a serial entrepreneur who's built over 14 profitable companies. Wade is a certified sports nutritionist advisor and the president, director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at the PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Ready to dive in and discover how your genetic predispositions can revolutionize your approach to nutrition and performance? Join me, Matt, and Wade as we share insights on managing genetic challenges, optimizing hunger management, and exploring the latest in personalized nutrition testing. Oh, and great news — Matt and Wade are giving you an exclusive offer — not only will you get 10% off The Ultimate Nutrition Bible by using the promo code BEN10, but you'll get over 200 recipes worth of cookbooks (along with other bonuses) as a thank-you for listening to the show! For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/nutritionbiblepodcastEpisode Sponsors: Maximus Oral Testosterone+: Go to maximustribe.com/ben to learn more. Jigsaw Health: Visit JigsawAC.com and use "Greenfield10" to get 10% off on your order. Timeline Nutrition: Go to timelinenutrition.com/BEN and use code BEN to get 10% off your order. Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/BEN for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Joovv: Go to Joovv.com/ben and apply code BEN to get an exclusive discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angela is joined by Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart from Bioptimizers to discuss the complexities of universal nutritional optimisers, drawing from their extensive experience as trainers and their dedication to uncovering the most effective dietary strategies. Matt and Wade debunk myths surrounding calories in, calories out, and delve into the nuances of macronutrients like protein and fibre, highlighting the importance of individualised approaches to diet and lifestyle. KEY TAKEAWAYS Universal nutritional optimisers that work regardless of the diet followed are of the utmost importance When it comes to the calories in, calories out axiom, Wade and Matt stress the significance of protein and fibre intake in managing satiety and triggering anabolism. There is a great need for metabolic flexibility, including strategic fasting and spiking days to maintain body fat percentage and optimise energy expenditure. It's vital to tailor nutrition and exercise routines to align with hormonal cycles, especially for women, to maximise results and overall health. Matt and Wade share insights into their daily routines, including sleep optimisation, cognitive enhancers, and stress management techniques, showcasing a holistic approach to high performance living. BEST MOMENTS "I started doing ketogenic diets over 30 years ago. I thought that was the answer for everyone. I put all my clients on it." "The reality was about 80% of those strategies were similar. The other 20% was the nuances that we found within the individual." "I think if your sleep is hyper optimised, if you're consuming enough protein feedings a day, and it's worth highlighting that that is the biggest downside of intermittent fasting." "The reality is, and no matter how good your diet is, you're going to need supplements to fill the holes or your genetic weaknesses." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fastingPodcast Shownotes - www.angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts AG1 Special Offer - https://www.drinkag1.com/angelafoster Otter- https://otter.ai/u/FETSFL4UBH4eJogOLEYO_uatRqs?utm_source=copy_url ABOUT THE GUESTS Matt Gallant is the CEO and Co-Founder of BIOptimizers and has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 15 years experience formulating supplements. He's also a serial entrepreneur that's built over 13 profitable companies. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles about the 1983 Pro World Bodybuiliding Championships from three different magazines - Muscle & Fitness, Flex Magazine and Muscle Mag International. John also talks about John Balik's Bodybuilding News magazines which ran during the year 1983 and he reads two articles from that magazine about the 1983 NPC Nationals and the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe. Time Stamps: 5:50 - Arnold Classic next weekend 7:50 - Seminar in Massachusetts 9:18 - Emails this week 12:50 - John reads an article about the 1983 NPC Nationals from John Balik's Bodybuilding News 29:10 - John reads an article about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe from John Balik's Bodybuilding News 49:52 - John reads the article "Makkawy Swoops Twists and Flexes his Way to Victory Again" written by Bob Kennedy from the August, 1983 issue of Muscle Mag International 1:07:47 - John reads the article about the 1983 World Professional Bodybuilding Championships written by Bill Dobbins for the August, 1983 issue of Flex Magazine. 1:22:00 - John reads the contest report of the 1983 World Pro Championships written by Bill Reynolds for the August, 1983 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Online Coaching Programs John's YouTube Channel
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Flex, Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1993 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about some of the major professional bodybuilding competitions in 1993 including the IronMan Pro Invitational, the Arnold Classic won by Flex Wheeler, the Night of the Champions won by Porter Cottrell and some other IFBB Grand Prix events. At the end of the podcast, John reads an article written by Kal Szkalak for the May/June issue of Muscle Digest magazine regarding the controversial judging of the 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe in which Kal beat Mike Mentzer in the heavyweight class. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:20 - RIP Carl Weathers 6:13 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 6:40 - Flex Wheeler's pro debut 11:10 - Myostatin gene 15:40 - New bodybuilding talent in the 90's 20:17 - Growth hormone and insulin 23:45 - Women competitors and drugs 27:05 - 1993 Pro IronMan Invitational 42:25 - Mike Matarazzo's dangerous condition 48:45 - Grand Prix contests after the Arnold 50:53 - Porter Cottrell sweeps the spring shows 59:40 - Porter vs Munzer at the 1993 Night of the Champions 1:06:00 - Low body fat percentages and muscle loss 1:19:15 - WBF Bodybuilders return to the IFBB 1:32:00 - John reads the article "What Happened to Simple Honesty?" written by Kal Szkalak for the May/June 1978 issue of Muscle Digest magazine. Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John's Online Coaching Programs
What is wrong with the DIET industry today? There is massive confusion at every turn. That goes for the average person and even knowledgeable experts. Which way is the healthiest, most sustainable way to eat? Do I go Keto, Carnivore, Vegan, or something else? Are elimination diets a good idea? What about detoxing or intermittent fasting? What works?! What do I do?!! No wonder why people are so incredibly confused about which road to travel to find optimal and long-lasting health. Information OVERLOAD. Today on the SBD podcast we have two of the brightest minds in the world of nutrition when it comes to making sound nutritional choices, the founders of BiOptimizers, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart. We discuss all these topics and more as we dive into their latest seminal work, The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, possibly the greatest nutrition resource available today! Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He has been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years' experience formulating supplements. He has been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He is also a serial entrepreneur who has built over 14 profitable companies. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. "Is your diet producing the result you want? Is it keeping you healthy? And can you sustain it over a long period of time? That's all that matters." - BiOptimizers Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart Time Stamps 1:13 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 3:01 - Meet today's special guests, Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart 7:02 - Matt & Wade's advice on how to overcome eating frustrations 11:35 - Discover what prompted them to write 'The Ultimate Nutrition Bible' 16:31 - Correcting the Misunderstanding: What is a healthy diet? 24:27 - Two main camps of Nutrition: Fits your macros camp & Evil food camp 26:53 - Wade on restrictive diets and caloric deficits 31:50 - Why you should not underestimate 40% of calories consumed 34:53 - Matt's favorite chapter in the book 'The Optimized Metabolism' 38:18 - NO Forbidden Foods: The importance of dietary strategy 40:24 - What are the three tactical things of Food Quantity 41:33 - Wade reveals the simplest secrets of dieting 45:42 -Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): Why do emotional issues drive to overeating? 50:13 - Drug-like response to the brain: Understanding your food cravings 57:55 - Matt and Wade share their top three proteins of choice 1:02:34 - The Cultural Bias: Wade talks about the 'Plant-based Diet' 1:04:24 - Learn more about the 'Ultimate Nutrition Bible System' 1:07:23 - Wade on why you should validate the wins and give yourself an infinite dopamine loop 1:09:37 - Preventing Metabolic Damage: The importance of doing diet breaks 1:14:17 - Where you can go to connect with Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart Resources: · The Ultimate Nutrition Bible · Magnesium Breakthrough Connect w/ Matt and Wade at BiOptimizers: · Instagram · Facebook Connect w/ CriticalBench: ● Youtube ● Facebook ● Instagram ● CriticalBench.com ● StrongByDesignPodcast.com
The Fat-Burning Man Show by Abel James: The Future of Health & Performance
What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet? Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time? And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow? Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they've coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.” If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place. We're chatting about: The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed The benefits of cycling a ketogenic diet How to meet your nutritional needs if you are eating a vegan or vegetarian diet like Wade Why enzymes are underrated, especially if you're not a spring chicken anymore And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/wade-matt-why-bodybuilders-succeed-no-matter-which-diet-they-try/ Go to UltimateNutritionSystem.com/wild to grab your copy of the “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible” by Wade and Matt and you'll save 10% off. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus
Fat-Burning Man by Abel James (Video Podcast): The Future of Health & Performance
What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet? Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time? And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow? Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they've coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.” If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place. We're chatting about: The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed The benefits of cycling a ketogenic diet How to meet your nutritional needs if you are eating a vegan or vegetarian diet like Wade Why enzymes are underrated, especially if you're not a spring chicken anymore And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/wade-matt-why-bodybuilders-succeed-no-matter-which-diet-they-try/ Go to UltimateNutritionSystem.com/wild to grab your copy of the “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible” by Wade and Matt and you'll save 10% off. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus
Fat-Burning Man by Abel James (Video Podcast): The Future of Health & Performance
What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet? Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time? And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow? Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they've coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.” If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place. We're chatting about: The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed The benefits of cycling a ketogenic diet How to meet your nutritional needs if you are eating a vegan or vegetarian diet like Wade Why enzymes are underrated, especially if you're not a spring chicken anymore And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/wade-matt-why-bodybuilders-succeed-no-matter-which-diet-they-try/ Go to UltimateNutritionSystem.com/wild to grab your copy of the “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible” by Wade and Matt and you'll save 10% off. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1983 in Bodybuilding. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the professional bodybuilding competitions from that year including the 1983 Professional World Championships won by Mohamed Makkawy, the 1983 Night of the Champions won by Lee Haney, the 1983 Mr. Olympia won by Samir Bannout and the 1983 Las Vegas Grand Prix also won by Lee Haney. At the beginning of the podcast, Jerry and John talk about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Bob Paris over Berry DeMey. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 4:15 - Emails to the podcast 12:47 - John and Jerry talk about the 1983 IFBB Mr. Universe 19:35 - 1983 Pro World Championships 27:50 - 1983 Night of the Champions 29:50 - Should posing be judged? 39:20 - Scott Wilson wins the Portland Grand Prix 40:20 - 1983 Mr. Olympia 46:00 - Where should Bertil Fox have placed at the Olympia? 51:27 - Frank Zane's last contest 58:10 - 1983 Olympia - different bodytypes 1:02:43 - Grand Prix shows after the Olympia 1:10:20 - 1983 Las Vegas Grand Prix Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen's Online Training John's YouTube Channel
In this conversation, Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant discuss various strategies for weight loss and optimizing metabolism. They emphasize the importance of reverse dieting, setting goals, and understanding the psychological aspects of weight loss. They also address the unique challenges faced by women and the role of nutrigenomics in personalized nutrition. The conversation covers the importance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and fiber in the diet, as well as the different phases of ketogenic adaptation. The impact of exercise on metabolism and the role of psychology and emotions in weight loss are also discussed. The conversation concludes with key strategies for long-term success, including consistency and decision-making. In this conversation, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart discuss various strategies for optimizing health and fitness. They emphasize the benefits of consistent eating habits, including the psychological benefits and the impact on gut health. They also highlight the importance of high-quality sleep for muscle building and overall well-being. Additionally, they discuss the impact of micro exercise movement on calorie expenditure throughout the day. The conversation also touches on the flaws in traditional health advice and the need for individuals to take control of their own health. Finally, they introduce the Ultimate Nutrition Bible as a comprehensive resource for improving dietary habits and overall health. Get the book: The Ultimate Nutrition Bible! For an exclusive offer for Radically Loved listeners go to ultimatenutritionsystem.com/radicallyloved Not only will you get 10% off by using the promo code radicallyloved10, you'll get over 200 recipes worth of cookbooks along with other bonuses as a thank-you for listening to the show! Takeaways Reverse dieting can be a helpful strategy for rebuilding metabolism and increasing calorie intake without regaining body fat. Setting goals and maintaining a sense of purpose are crucial for long-term weight loss success. Understanding the unique challenges faced by women and addressing hormonal fluctuations is essential. Optimizing macronutrients, micronutrients, and fiber intake is important for overall health and weight management. Consistency, preparation, and resistance training are key factors in achieving and maintaining weight loss goals. Consistent eating habits can have psychological benefits and positively impact gut health. Traditional health advice may not always lead to optimal health outcomes, and individuals should take control of their own health. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Reverse Dieting 03:15 Setting Goals and Psychological Edges 04:40 Weight Loss and Battling Biology 08:16 Strategies for Long-Term Success 10:29 Addressing Women's Unique Challenges 18:13 Optimizing Metabolism and Hormones 21:01 The Importance of Nutrigenomics 22:26 Macronutrients and Micronutrients 25:30 The Role of Fiber in the Diet 32:03 The Four Phases of Ketogenic Adaptation 35:00 The Importance of Micronutrients 42:05 The Impact of Exercise on Metabolism 47:28 The Role of Psychology and Emotions in Weight Loss 55:06 Key Strategies for Success 58:22 The Importance of Protein, Preparation, and Resistance Training 01:00:43 Consistency and Decision-Making 01:02:39 The Benefits of Consistent Eating Habits 01:03:38 The Importance of High-Quality Sleep 01:04:37 The Impact of Micro Exercise Movement 01:07:23 The Flaws in Traditional Health Advice 01:09:12 Investing in Health for a Better Quality of Life 01:10:10 The Ultimate Nutrition Bible Resources Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science Of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years experience formulating supplements. He's been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He's also a serial entrepreneur who's built over 14 profitable companies. Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. 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Jerry Brainum, former writer at Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1973 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major bodybuilding competitions in 1973 including the 1973 AAU Mr. America won by Jim Morris, the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Chris Dickerson and Boyer Coe, the 1973 IFBB Mr. America won by Lou Ferrigno, the 1973 IFBB Mr. World won by Ken Waller and the 1973 IFBB Mr. Universe also won by Lou Ferrigno. Also discussed is the 1973 Mr. Olympia contest which was featured in the book Pumping Iron. Finally, Jerry and John talk about the controversial IFBB Mr. International contest which was held in Tijuana, Mexico. Time Stamps: 3:44 - "The Iron Claw" 4:25 - Emails to the Podcast 16:45 - Interview with Jerry Brainum 17:05 - Jim Morris wins the 1973 AAU Mr. America 26:05 - Pete Grymkowski takes second again 32:05 - Chris Dickerson wins the 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe 37:00 - Boyer Coe wins the Pro 1973 NABBA Mr. Universe 40:10 - Reg Park was natural 48:00 - Lou Ferrigno wins the 1973 IFBB Mr. America 48:50 - Lou wins the IFBB Mr. Universe too! 50:20 - Ken Waller wins the 1973 IFBB Mr. World 52:32 - Arnold wins the 1973 Mr. Olympia 55:27 - Steve Reeves is honored at the WBBG event in New York 1:03:05 - Tom Minichello's book 1:07:24 - The 1973 IFBB Mr. International contest 1:18:40 - Joe Weider the businessman 1:23:40 - Was the judging panel favored towards Arnold? Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends Website John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John on It's Just Bodybuilding Video Review
Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. They are the authors of The Ultimate Nutrition Bible: Easily Create the Perfect Diet that Fits Your Lifestyle, Goals, and Genetics. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs. Matt Gallant is a kinesiologist with a degree in the Science of Physical Activity and the CEO/Co-Founder of BIOptimizers. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years' experience formulating supplements. He's been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He's also a serial entrepreneur who's built over 14 profitable companies.Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours.Find Matt and Wade at-ultimatenutritionsystem.com/caseyruffDISCOUNT CODE!!! SAVE 10% USING CODE- ruff10https://bioptimizers.com/DISCOUNT CODE!!! SAVE 10% USING CODE- ruff10Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
Happy New Year! In this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, guest Jerry Brainum again joins John Hansen for their annual End of the Year review in which they look back 30, 40 and 50 years in Bodybuilding History. For this episode, Jerry and John actually go back 60 years to 1963 to discuss the AAU Mr. America in which Harold Poole lost to Vern Weaver and the IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe featuring such superstars as Larry Scott, Freddy Ortiz and Hugo Labra. Jerry and John also talk about the people we lost in 2023 from the bodybuilding world. Time Stamps: 3:15 - The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast in review for 2023 10:55 - Beginning of interview with Jerry Brainum 17:20 - Remembering those we lost in 2023 17:40 - Kurt Marnul 21:05 - Mike Quinn 24:40 - Lisa Lyon 36:30 - Joe Grossi 37:25 - Ruth Silverman 50:00 - 1963 In Review - Arnold's first contest 51:13 - Harold Poole leaves the AAU for the IFBB 52:00 - The 1963 AAU Mr. America 58:40 - The IFBB challenges the AAU 1:06:45 - The 1963 NABBA Mr. Universe Links: Jerry's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel John's Online Coaching
In this episode Alec is joined by Wade Lightheart, co-founder and president/director of BioOptimizers, to discuss Wade's latest book that he co-authored with his business partner and friend Matt Galant, the Ultimate Nutrition Bible. This book is the book to end all diet dogma and diet wars. As you'll hear in this episode, Wade and Matt are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to diet and nutrition, but they both recognize both the dogma that is present, and the nuance that is required to ensure wellness in the age of diet gurus and diet wars— and that is what helped them birth a book like no other on diet and nutrition. The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by Organic Muscle. Organic Muscle is revolutionizing sports nutrition by exclusively utilizing non-GMO ingredients from USDA Organic farms. Experience the fusion of organic purity and scientific excellence at https://organicmuscle.com, and unlock a 15% discount with code "Forward15" at checkout. Wade Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor and president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men's and Grand Master's Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Get The Ultimate Nutrition Bible, and The Ultimate Nutrition System, and enter alec10 at checkout for 10% off your order: ultimatenutritionsystem.com/alec Visit BioOptimizers.com for an incredible catalog of products to suit your unique dietary and nutritional needs, and enter TWF10 at checkout for 10% off your order: bioptimizers.com Visit our online marketplace for discounts on a variety of the best holistic health brands and products: https://thewayfwrd.com/store/ FIND YOUR PEOPLE! Join The Way Forward to connect with like minded men and women near you, businesses near you, and more! The best part? You pay whatever you want!: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ Support The Way Forward and Alec's work: https://thewayfwrd.com/donate/ For all of our links, visit: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewayforward For more on The Way Forward, please visit: https://thewayfwrd.com Do you run a freedom-oriented or holistic health-oriented business? Join our FREE business directory here: https://thewayfwrd.com/directory-form/ Follow The Way Forward on Telegram: https://t.me/thewayforwardformankind Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T.Way.Forward Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.way.fwrd/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://thewayfwrd.com/newsletter/ You can watch The Way Forward Podcast on YouTube, Unite, Bitchute & Rumble Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayFwrd Unite: https://unite.live/channels/the-way-forward/the-way-forward Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/a3s3CiyELVd8/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWayFwrd ** This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from The Way Forward, LLC. The purpose of this presentation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.
Author Paul Becker joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for this episode to talk about his new book Mike Mentzer and Me. Paul explains what it was like to train with Mike Mentzer about a year before he passed away and what he learned about Mike's training philosophy. Paul also talks about how he was able to apply these training principles to his own workouts in order to compete in natural bodybuilding competitions. At the end of the episode, host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Mentzer Heavyweight" written by Bill Reynolds about Mike Mentzer's training to win the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe. This article appeared in the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John Hansen's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website Mike Mentzer and Me book link Mike Mentzer and Me on Amazon Muscle Maturity Podcast - YouTube John Hansen's YouTube Page Time Stamps: 2:30 - 2023 Mr. Olympia report 12:15 - Emails to the Podcast 22:00 - Interview with Paul Becker, author of Mike Mentzer and Me. 1:07:45 - John Hansen reads the article "Mike Mentzer Heavyweight" written by Bill Reynolds for the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine.
Nick Urban is joined by Wade Lightheart, co-founder of BiOptimizers. They discussed metabolism, how our bodies change, what we eat, and how we use what we eat. Wade shares his insights on strategic dieting, why amino acids matter in plant-based diets, and why enzymes are vital for breaking down food. Get ready to learn many tips for improving your health and performance in this episode full of information.About Wade LightheartWade T. Lightheart, a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, is the president and co-founder of BIOptimizers. He's a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion and has competed in prestigious events like the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. At 50, he won the INBA Ironman International and ran his first marathon in four hours.Thank you to our partners Outliyr Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Unlock your built-in regenerative capabilities with the latest Brown's Gas technology (read my review and use code URBAN to save 5%) Gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-CourseKey takeaways Health and wellness success stem from lifestyle alignment How to ensure your diet effectively fulfills all your specific needs Digestion is the fundamental bodily process to optimize Understanding how to master your metabolism Digestive and systemic enzymes drive are keys to unlocking the nutrition within foods Amino acids are the body's essential raw materials it uses to build virtually everythingLinks Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lJm0cVzPq0A Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/130Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedInEasy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guestRelated shows EP92 - Recovery Secrets From $45K Spent Optimizing SleepDo you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you!Be an Outliyr,Nick
Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari Talks About His New Documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron Available on VOD November 3, 2023. Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari took the time to talks to us about his new documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron. The son of Italian immigrants, Gaspari understood the definition of hard work having watched his father, who came to the United States with a third grade education, make a better like for him and his siblings. Originally going to school for engineering, Gaspari realized that his father's dream was not his own and went out to forge his own path. Nicknamed, "The Dragon Slayer," Gaspari finished second in the IFBB Mr. Olympia and was the first ever winner of the Arnold Classic. As Gaspari's career ended following a neck injury, which resulted in a only recently going through a new, revolutionary disc replacement, Gaspari pivoted from the world of competition into supplementation with Gaspari Nutrition. Directed award-winning filmmaker, by Frank Zarrillo ('Candyman's Gold', 'The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story', 'Gaspari' follows the life of a man who transcended not only the sport of bodybuilding but the world of fitness as a whole, remaining relevant in a world of, here-today-gone-tomorrow sports heroes, continuing to reinvent himself from athlete to entrepreneur. You can find 'Gaspari' through Generation Iron's original documentary page at https://generationiron.com/watch-gaspari-movie/. Follow Rich Gaspari on Facebook at Rich Gaspari Fan Page and on Instagram @richgaspari. Follow Gaspari Nutrition on Twitter @TeamGaspari and on Instagram @gaspari. Follow Generation Iron on Twitter @GenerationIron and on Instagram @generationiron. 'Gaspari' Available on VOD November 3, 2023 from Generation Iron. #RichGaspari #GaspariNutrition #GenerationIron #Documentary #BodyBuilding #Legend #ArnoldClassic #Interview #Fitness #FanboyNation
In this episode @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @brittanygabelfitness recap the Amateur Olympia. Also included is a summary of what is to come this weekend with the IFBB Mr. Olympia for the Bikini division and our Top 15 predictions and thoughts. You can apply for the team here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ You can find us on IG @preplifepodcast and you can pay for the livestream here: https://www.olympiaproductions.com/
Rich Gaspari wins include the IFBB Mr. Olympia, the inaugural Arnold Classic, as well as various other titles, including the Grand Prix Spain, Grand Prix Germany, and Night of Champions. Rich Gaspari Nutrition, a company which became a powerhouse in the sports nutrition industry, offering top-quality supplements to fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Award-winning filmmaker Frank Zarrillo. Vismaya Rubin is a mental health advocate, founder of Living in GRATITUDE Today, and #1 GRATITUDE gangsta!Movie Reviews and More is broadcast live Tuesdays at 5PM PT.Movie Reviews and More TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Movie Reviews and More Radio Show is broadcast on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Movie Reviews and More Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Evan Michael Centopani is an American personal trainer, nutritionist, and retired professional bodybuilder who competed in the superheavyweight class. While he has never won the IFBB Mr. Olympia title, he is considered one of the most prominent and successful bodybuilders of the 2010s
Tony Pearson known for his symmetrical lines and razor sharp definition. Pearson's stage name was "The Michael Jackson of Bodybuilding" due to his similar facial appearance to the entertainer. His career began to take off as he worked his way through the amateur competitive ranks. In 1978 winning the Amateur Athletic Union's (AAU) Mr. Los Angeles, (Los Angeles, CA), Jr. Mr. USA, (Sacramento, CA), Jr. Mr. America, (Austin, TX), Mr. California (short), (Sacramento, CA), and (AAU) Mr. America, (Cincinnati, OH). At the age of twenty one, Pearson was the second youngest to win Mr. America (the youngest was Casey Viator at the age of nineteen), (Preceded: Dave Johns 1977), (Succeeded: Ray Mentzer 1979). Other bodybuilding competitions won during his twenty-year career include the 1979 World Bodybuilding Guild (WBBG) Professional (the official start of his professional bodybuilding career), Mr. World,[2] ( New York, NY ), (Preceded: Anibal Lopez 1978), ( Succeeded: Anibal Lopez 1980), and the WBBG Olympus Mr. Olympus Pro, (Preceded: Sergio Oliva 1978), 1979 World Amateur Bodybuilding Association, (WABBA) World Championships, (Verona, Italy), the 1980 National Amateur Bodybuilders Association (NABBA) Pro Mr. Universe.,[3] (London, England), (Preceded: 1979 Bertil Fox), (Succeeded: 1981 Robby Robinson), 1983 International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) Pro Denver Grand Prix Winner, (Denver, CO). Pearson also competed in the (IFBB) Mr. Olympia in 1984 (New York, NY) and a second time in 1985 (Brussels, Belgium) placing 12th in both competitions.
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Gabe Boudreaux joins the show to talk about his career in Bodybuilding. Gabe started training as a skinny teen in Louisiana and he took to weight training like a fish takes to water. After winning some local shows, Gabe decided to move to California, the Mecca of Bodybuilding. While in California, Gabe trained at Vince's Gym and became training partners with Larry Scott. Gabe went on to win the 1965 IFBB Mr. International and the 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe - Short Class. In addition to bodybuilding, Gabe is also an accomplished musician and actor. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Quinn Emerges" written by Lonnie Teper for the November, 1987 issue of IronMan Magazine about Mike Quinn after he won the 1987 NPC USA (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 2:25 - Rest in Peace Mike Quinn 10:23 - Dave DeYoung, owner of Quads Gym, passes away 12:05 - Happy Birthday Phil Williams 13:25 - Emails to the Podcast 24:47 - Interview with Gabe Boudreaux 1:25:44 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Mike Quinn Emerges" written by Lonnie Teper for the November, 1987 issue of IronMan Magazine Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends Show website John's YouTube Channel John's Interview on Masters Muscle John on RX Muscle Heavy Muscle Radio
Lou Ferrigno is an accomplished actor, fitness expert, and retired professional bodybuilder. He won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles as a bodybuilder. In his acting career, he portrayed the title role in The Incredible Hulk, Sinbad of the Seven Seas, Hercules, and was featured in the documentary Pumping Iron. Lou now leads his own lifestyle brand, Ferrigno FIT, where he promotes healthy living. In this episode… Hearing health has been historically stigmatized and disregarded. This means that advocacy and representation is especially important. When respected or beloved public figures speak about their experiences, it helps others feel less alone and encourages them to take action. Few people seem stronger than Lou Ferrigno, a renowned bodybuilder and actor for the original The Incredible Hulk TV series. His personal experience with hearing loss has led him to advocate for others to take action as well. In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms sits down with Lou Ferrigno to talk about his journey through hearing loss. They talk about the technology he tried, what he currently uses, and how it changed his life. They touch on his long career as well and what he is doing to this day.
1974 IFBB Mr. World Bill Grant is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Bill talks about the workouts he is following now to look so good at 76 years old. Bill also talks about his role in the recent documentary "Dream Big", meeting Joe Weider for the first time and his memories of training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How Bill Grant Gained 82 Pounds of Solid Muscle" written by Joe Weider for the July, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power. (Time Stamps and Links below). Time Stamps: 3:00 - Back from vacation 4:25 - Bodybuilding Magazines for sale 5:15 - Emails from last week's show 7:30 - Interview with Bill Grant 53:40 - John Hansen reads the article "How Bill Grant Gained 82 Pounds of Solid Muscle" written by Joe Weider for the July, 1975 issue of Muscle Builder/Power Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness John's Email - naturalolympia@gmail.com
Lee Priest grew up in Wallsend, Australia. Priest's mother was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Priest onstage. Priest started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the IFBB Mr. Australia at 16 17, 18, and 19. Priest competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. At 19 he again competed and won The Mr. Australia title, but was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. It was then Priest decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagara Falls Championships. While there, Priest was discovered and given his pro card. Priest became one of the youngest men ever to turn IFBB pro at the age of 20.
The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast celebrates the end of each year by looking back 30, 40 and 50 years at the events in the world of Bodybuilding. On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, we go 40 years back to the year 1982 to talk about the major competitions from that year. Guest Jerry Brainum joins host John Hansen for Part One to talk about the top amateur competitions from that year. Included in the discussion is start of the NPC organization with the first NPC American Bodybuilding Championships won by Lee Haney and the 1982 AAU Mr. America contest won by Rufus Howard. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles from 1982 - "Howard Wins AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine and "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" also written by Al Antuck from the March, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 5:40 - My seminar with Lee Haney in Massachusetts 8:55 - Emails from last week's show 12:20 - Hanging out with Lee Haney 14:50 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1982 In Review, Part One 16:20 - The split between the AAU and the NPC 17:50 - The Joe Weider - Bob Hoffman rivalry 22:34 - The power of the Weider magazines 33:10 - The 1982 NPC American Bodybuilding Championships 1:22:40 - The 1982 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:34:40 - The 1982 AAU Mr. America 1:41:00 - 1982 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:48:42 - Kalman Szkalak 1:52:00 - Jerry competing in the 1974 Mr. Western America 1:58:00 - The end of the bodybuilding magazines 2:01:50 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Howard Wins the AAU Mr. America" written by Al Antuck from the November, 1982 issue of IronMan Magazine 2:19:30 - John reads the article "Another Viewpoint - The NPC American Bodybuilding Championships" written by Al Antuck from the March, 1983 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast on YouTube
The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast continues its end of the year celebration by looking back 50 years at the year in Bodybuilding circa 1972. Guest Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the major IFBB competitions from 1972 including the 1972 Mr. Olympia with Sergio Oliva vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe won by Ed Corney, the 1972 IFBB Mr. World won by Mike Katz over Ken Waller and the 1972 IFBB Mr. America also won by Ed Corney over Leon Brown. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads two articles from 1972. The first is from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine titled "The Dark Shadow Over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne and the second article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" also written by Rick Wayne is from August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 3:00 - 2022 Podcasts Review 9:50 - Seminar with Lee Haney on January 7th 12:00 - Emails from last week's show 15:45 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum - 1972 in Review, Part Two 16:25 - 1972 Mr. Olympia 23:35 - The judges scoresheet from the 1972 Mr. Olympia 31:09 - 1972 IFBB Mr. America 32:30 - Meeting Steve Reeves 38:50 - Leon Brown 43:00 - Rick Giofu 49:35 - Katz beats Waller at the Mr. World 54:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:10:00 - The 1972 IFBB Mr. International 1:24:22 - Host John Hansen reads "The Dark Shadow over Arnold's Sun" written by Rick Wayne from the July, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder magazine 1:33:45 - John reads the article "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" written by Rick Wayne from the August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Become a Patreon Sponsor John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Channel
Patreon Sponsor link 1967 IFBB Mr. World Rick Wayne joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Three of his interview. Rick is regarded as one of the best writers in the bodybuilding industry. He worked for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Flex Magazines for many years and he is the author of The Bodymen, Muscle Wars and the Three More Reps series of books. In addition, Rick was one of the best bodybuilders during the late 1960's and early 1970's, winning the 1967 IFBB Mr. World and placing high in many other top level competitions. In Part Three of his interview, Rick talks about the Arnold-Sergio rivalry, Joe Weider's relationship with Arnold, how Rick trained for his bodybuilding contests and his thoughts on Mike Mentzer, Bertil Fox, Serge Nubret, Frank Zane and Steve Reeves as well as his relationship with the eccentric Vince Gironda. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Now the Real Story of the '84 Mr. Olympia!" written by Rick Wayne for the March, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 3:47 - Emails from last week's show 9:30 - Start of the Rick Wayne, Part Three interview 10:00 - Who was better - Arnold or Sergio? 11:30 - Arnold guest posing in 1976 16:44 - Frank Zane 18:23 - Serge Nubret 19:35 - Group picture 24:00 - Steve Reeves 26:42 - Rick's singing career 28:55 - The end of the bodybuilding magazines 34:00 - Rick and Mohamed Makkawy 35:40 - Controversial quotes in Rick's articles 37:00 - Arnold's feelings about the 1980 Mr. Olympia 40:20 - Bertil Fox 44:15 - Mike Mentzer 45:05 - Rick's training methods 48:45 - 1970 IFBB Mr. World 50:10 - Kal Szkalak and the bodybuilder's union 56:00 - "Pumping Iron 2" and Cory Everson 59:00 - Vince's Gym 1:06:00 - O.J. Simpson and Robert Blake 1:09:30 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Now the Real Story of the '84 Mr. Olympia!" written by Rick Wayne for the March, 1985 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast
Rick Wayne, 1967 IFBB Mr. World, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. Rick was one of the best writers in the bodybuilding industry. He wrote for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Flex Magazine during the Golden Era of Bodybuilding and is highly regarded as the best writer to write about bodybuilding. Rick was the author of the books The Bodymen, Muscle Wars and all three of the Three More Reps books. In Part Two of his interview, Rick talks about getting to know the real Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Sergio-Arnold feud, Sergio's comeback at the 1984 Mr. Olympia, Rick's injury before the 1976 Mr. Olympia and Rick's thoughts on the current state of Bodybuilding. Time Stamps: 4:12 - Emails from last week's show 16:33 - Start of Rick Wayne interview, Part Two 17:38 - Who was the better bodybuilder - Sergio or Arnold? 21:45 - Sergio's comeback at the 1984 Mr. Olympia 24:22 - Sergio and Arnold backstage at the 1969 Mr. Olympia 29:10 - Conan is a Dog 34:52 - "Arnold: Saint or Devil" article 36:00 - Arnold and Kurt Waldheim 41:06 - Rick's neck injury before the 1976 Mr. Olympia 44:30 - Arnold's feud with Trump 49:30 - Are black bodybuilders being treated fairly? 56:00 - Sergio and Arnold at World's Gym 59:25 - Accusations of Arnold being racist 1:08:09 - When Bodybuilding was at it's best 1:11:40 - Women's Bodybuilding 1:15:56 - Host John Hansen reads the article "Arnold: Saint or Devil" written by Rick Wayne for the April, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends website Support the Podcast on Patreon John on RX Muscle - Heavy Muscle Radio John's YouTube Channel Rick Wayne Interview, Part One Video Muscle Maturity Podcast
Rick Wayne, 1967 IFBB Mr. World, is the guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Rick was also one of the best writers to write for Joe Weider's magazines Muscle Builder/Power and Flex for many years. Rick authored the books Muscle Wars, The Bodymen and all three of the Three More Reps books. In Part One of his interview, Rick talks about how he started bodybuilding as a kid living in St. Lucia. Rick also tells some early stories of meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1966 NABBA Mr. Universe, working for Joe Weider as an editor of Muscle Builder/Power and Flex Magazine and the influence of the bodybuilding magazines during the Golden Age of the sport. After the interview with Rick Wayne, host John Hansen reads the article "The IFBB Celebrates a Super Anniversary" written by Rick Wayne from the April/May, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 3:40 - Upcoming Seminar in Massachusetts 4:50 - Emails for the Podcast 8:05 - Start of interview with Rick Wayne, Part One 9:05 - How Rick got started in bodybuilding 17:10 - The bodybuilding writers who influenced Rick 20:45 - Jack Neary 21:44 - Joe Weider's impact on bodybuilding 30:00 - The articles in the bodybuilding magazines 37:40 - Arnold and Joe Weider 38:50 - When Rick first met Arnold in 1966 42:30 - Rick's commitment to bodybuilding 49:00 - Lou becoming the Hulk 52:30 - Was Arnold a racist? 54:10 - Getting anything you want out of life 55:47 - Rick's steroid use 58:30 - Arnold's biography 1:01:30 - Writing in the first person 1:07:40 - John Hansen reads the article "The IFBB Celebrates a Super Anniversary" written by Rick Wayne from the April/May, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: John's Online Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website Become a Patreon Sponsor John's YouTube Channel Muscle Maturity Podcast John Hansen Fitness website
1978 IFBB Mr. International winner Joe Nazario is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Joe talks about how he started bodybuilding while serving in the Air Force, his early competitions, winning the 1978 Mr. International, training in California vs. New York and overcoming a severe back injury. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Joe Nazario Defeats the Injury Demon" written by Bill Reynolds for the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 2:00 - Maturity Muscle Podcast 3:30 - 5th Anniversary next month 4:50 - Patreon sponsors 6:40 - Start of Joe Nazario interview 7:20 - How Joe started weight training 10:40 - Training in New York 13:25 - Winning the 1978 Mr. International contest 15:40 - Partying at Studio 54 17:44 - Competing in the IFBB in the 1970's 20:20 - Why Joe moved to Puerto Rico 22:10 - Moving out to California 25:20 - Retiring from bodybuilding 27:25 - Competing in the Mr. Olympia 29:50 - Joe's training routine 32:00 - Joe's back injury 39:00 - Joe talks about some of the top bodybuilders from the '70's 56:00 - Joe's modeling career 1:11:15 - John reads the article "Joe Nazario Defeats the Injury Demon" written by Bill Reynolds for the March, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder & Power magazine. Links: John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends Instagram John's Facebook Page
Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1981 in the world of Bodybuilding. In Part One of the interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1981 AAU Mr. America contest won by Tim Belknap from Rockford, Illinois, the 1981 IFBB Mr. Universe contest in which Lance Dreher from the USA won the heavyweight class and the 1981 NABBA Mr. Universe won by John Brown in the amateur class and Robby Robinson in the pro division. Jerry and John finish off their discussion talking about the IFBB Pro Grand Prix events in 1981 including the Night of the Champions won by Chris Dickerson. Jerry and John also talk about the WABBA organization promoted by Serge Nubret and the Pro World Cup won by Sergio Oliva. Finally, they talk about the spectacular shape achieved by Boyer Coe who won the World Cup Grand Prix in Montreal held after the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads two articles from the October, 1981 issue of Muscle Builder magazine including the 1981 IFBB New England Grand Prix where Albert Beckles defeated Chris Dickerson written by John Balik and the 1981 Night of the Champions written by Roger Schwab. John also reads an article about Boyer Coe winning the World Cup Grand Prix written by Denie from the April, 1982 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated magazine. Time Stamps: 5:30 - The Transformation Challenge from Pro Physique 6:30 - John reads emails from last week's podcast 11:00 - Beginning of interview of 1981 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum 13:20 - The 1981 AAU Mr. America won by Tim Belknap 19:25 - When Belknap won the Mr. Illinois contest in 1980 27:21 - The rivalry between Tim Belknap and Lance Dreher 29:04 - The results of the 1981 Mr. America contest 33:55 - The 1981 IFBB Mr. Universe in Egypt 39:40 - When Belknap had to go back in 1982 to get his pro card 46:35 - The 1981 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:00:30 - The IFBB Pro Grand Prix contests in 1981 1:03:57 - Boyer Coe wins the 1981 World Cup Grand Prix 1:06:11 - Serge Nubret and the WABBA organization 1:16:32 - Kal Szkalak competing in the WABBA Pro World Cup 1:19:30 - When former bodybuilders don't workout anymore 1:28:40 - John reads two articles from the October, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine - The New England Grand Prix written by John Balik and the 1981 Night of the Champions written by Roger Schwab 1:38:13 - John reads an article about Boyer Coe winning the 1981 World Cup Grand Prix from the April, 1982 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated written by Denie. Links: Jerry Brainum's newsletter Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness Pro Physique John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram Page
Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview about the year 1971 In Review. In this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe in which Bill Pearl won his 4th and final Mr. Universe over Sergio Oliva and Reg Park. Then, Jerry and John discuss the 1971 Mr. Olympia contest in which Arnold Schwarzenegger won his second title unopposed because Sergio Oliva was suspended from competing that year. At the end of the podcast, John reads two articles about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe and the 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia. Time Stamps: 6:35 - Intro - John's training 9:14 - Interview with Jerry Brainum about 1971 in Review 10:40 - The 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 45:00 - The amateur division of the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe 1:04:47 - The 1971 Mr. Olympia 1:13:30 - The 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe 1:27:00 - Host John Hansen reads an article from the January, 1972 issue of Muscular Development Magazine about the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe written by Oscar Heidenstam. 1:36:06 - John reads an article about the 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia from the April, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder magazine written by Bob Hise. Links: Jerry's newsletter Applied Metabolics Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's Online Coaching John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for our annual end of the year in review. On this episode, we go back 50 years to 1971 to review the major bodybuilding events from that year. In Part One of the episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1971 AAU Mr. America where Casey Viator won the contest at only 19 years old. Also discussed in this episode are the 1971 IFBB Mr. America where Ken Waller beat Boyer Coe for the title and the 1971 IFBB Mr. USA/Mr. World where Ed Corney and Franco Columbu won the overall titles. At the end of the episode, John reads an article from June, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder magazine about the 1971 IFBB Mr. USA and Mr. World contests. Time Stamps: 5:20 - Emails from last week's podcast 8:50 - Chris Dickerson passes away 9:57 - 1971 Year in Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum 12:00 - How the AAU Mr. America was judged back in the '60's and '70's 18:44 - Olympic Weightlifting and Boxing are eliminated from the upcoming Summer Olympics 21:00 - The 1971 AAU Mr. America 22:00 - Ken Waller's wedding 26:00 - Artie Zeller's picture at the beach 29:40 - Why Ken Waller was disqualified from the 1971 Mr. America 31:25 - Casey Viator vs. Ken Waller 32:22 - Other top bodybuilders who competed in the 1971 AAU Mr. America 49:55 - 19 year old Mike Mentzer at the 1971 Mr. America 1:00:46 - Bodypart Awards at the 1971 AAU Mr. America 1:09:21 - Casey Viator was a freak of nature 1:13:20 - The 1971 IFBB Mr. America 1:22:20 - Jerry's movie story 1:31:43 - Results of the 1971 IFBB Mr. America 1:38:50 - The 1971 IFBB Mr. USA/Mr. World contest 1:45:35 - John Hansen reads the contest report of the 1971 IFBB Mr. USA and Mr. World written by Mike Katz from the June, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness Online Training and Nutrition with John John's YouTube channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram page
Steve Brisbois, former pro bodybuilder in the 1980's and '90's, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. In this episode, Steve talks about the drug testing that was used for the 1990 Arnold Classic, competing in the 1992 Mr. Olympia in Helsinki, Finland and witnessing the death of Mohamed Benaziza during the Grand Prix tour in Europe following the Mr. Olympia, an event that caused Steve to retire from the sport of bodybuilding. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "The Tail End of the Comet" written by Dick Tyler from the July, 1969 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 3:38 - John's Photo Shoot 6:00 - Email from last week's podcast 7:15 - Premiere of the movie "Dream Big" 9:23 - Beginning of Steve Brisbois Interview, Part Two 13:00 - Was Mike Ashley natural? 17:11 - Missing out on the 1990 Mr. Olympia 18:15 - Beating Rich Gaspari and Robby Robinson 20:36 - Competing in the first IronMan Pro Invitational 24:09 - Meeting Momo Benaziza 27:25 - Working for the supplement company Hot Stuff 28:20 - Competing in the 1992 Mr. Olympia 30:38 - The hype surrounding Lou Ferrigno's comeback 35:30 - Steve's opinion on the results of the 1992 Olympia 37:25 - Momo Benaziza's last few days 53:20 - Steve's decision to retire from competing 1:03:09 - Host John Hansen reads the article "The Tail of the Comet" written by Dick Tyler about the 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe contest from the July, 1969 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: John's Online Training John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness website John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram
Steve Brisbois, 1986 IFBB Amateur World Champion in the Bantamweight Class, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Steve talks about when he started competing in bodybuilding and his rapid rise to international competition. Steve was the only bantamweight competitor in history to win an overall national championship when he won the Canadian Nationals in 1986. Steve also talks about winning the IFBB Mr. Universe in the bantamweight class that same year as a natural bodybuilder. Finally, Steve talks about competing against the big boys in the professional competitions and the drug testing at the 1990 Arnold Classic. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article written by Frank Zane for the August, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine about his preparations to win his fourth Mr. Olympia contest that year. Time Stamps: 7:45 - Emails from last week's podcast 12:05 - Beginning of interview with Steve Brisbois, Part One 15:30 - Competing in his first contest 20:20 - Winning the overall Canadian Championships as a bantamweight 25:50 - Winning the 1986 IFBB Mr. Universe 28:00 - The kidney disease Steve had as a kid 31:00 - Steve's decision to use steroids 33:00 - The 1987 NIght of the Champions 36:40 - How they did the drug tests for the 1986 IFBB World Championships 42:54 - When Steve competed in his first Mr. Olympia contest 46:22 - Ben Johnson and the 1988 Olympics scandal 54:22 - The first drug tested Arnold Classic in 1990 58:25 - John Hansen reads an article written by Frank Zane for the August, 1980 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine about his prep to win his fourth Mr. Olympia title. Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's Online Coaching John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
Rick Newcombe, author of the new book The Magic of Lifting Weights, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Rick talks about his experiences of working with some of the legends of bodybuilding including Franco Columbu, Frank Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his time spent as a training partner of Bertil Fox. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "The IFBB Celebrates a Super Anniversary!", the contest report of the 1970 IFBB Mr. Olympia/Mr. World/Mr. America contest written by Rick Wayne for the April/May 1971 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Time Stamps: 3:44 - John appearing on other podcasts 7:17 - Comments from the Ed Connors - Tim Kimber podcast 10:25 - Interview with Rick Newcombe, the author of The Magic of Lifting Weights 14:20 - Rick tells the story of meeting Rock Stonewall in Chicago 21:44 - Seeing Sergio Oliva the first time he posed in America 32:08 - When Rick interviewed Arnold in 1977 40:40 - Sneaking Lee Haney into Gold's Gym 44:30 - Memories of Dave Draper 51:55 - How Franco Columbu helped Rick get into the best shape of his life 56:00 - Visiting Zane Haven in 1982 1:02:30 - Rick's experience as Bertil Fox's training partner in 1983-84 1:21:00 - John reads the article "The IFBB Celebrates a Super Anniversary!" from the April/May 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine Links: Dave Draper Tribute on RX Muscle John on the Most Muscular Podcast Ed Connors - Tim Kimber interview on YouTube John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Training at Pro Physique John Hansen Fitness John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram
For the final installment of the 4th Year Anniversary Show for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen picks some of his favorite excerpts from interviews over the last four years. Included in Part Three of the 4th Year Anniversary are Peter McGough talking about how much he admired Larry Scott (10:15) and when he started his publication Pumping Press and his memories of the early NABBA Mr. Universe contests (15:30), the Bob Gruskin Tribute with Tom Terwilliger, John DeFendis and Jerry Scalesse (23:50), Jerry Brainum talks about Franco Columbu when Franco first arrived in America (32:36) and a funny story when Arnold got into a fight at Gold's Gym (39:44), Ellington Darden talks about meeting a 17 year old Boyer Coe at a powerlifting/bodybuilding meet in Texas (44:15), Marc Martinez talks about going to the famous Gold's Gym for the first time in 1977 (52:45), Boyer Coe talks about competing in the 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe and then traveling to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the AAU Mr. World (1:00:15) and his crazy experience competing in the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe in London (1:09:54), Tom Terwilliger and Joey Fulco talk about bodybuilding in the 1970's and how it is so different from the sport today (1:17:37) and Jerry Brainum talks about meeting Bill Pearl when he was a teenager (1:26:24) and his thoughts on seeing Sergio Oliva for the first time at the 1966 IFBB Mr. World contest (1:33:40). At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "I Am Grateful to Joe Weider" about Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1978 written by Rick Wayne for the February, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Support the Podcast on Patreon Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
True Story # 42 Bob Cicherillo Bob Cicherillo is a retired IFBB pro bodybuilder. Bob is known as the “Voice of Professional Bodybuilding. Bob is the current master of ceremonies for the prestigious IFBB Mr. Olympia and many other IFBB & NPC contents. Bob is a contest promoter as well as the athletes representative. IG : @ifbbprobobchick To learn more visit: https://www.maxxoutsports.com/ #TrueStory #BobCicherillo #Johngibsonbjj
Mike Mentzer passed away on June 10, 2001. To remember this bodybuilding legend on the 20th Anniversary of his passing, author John Little joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to discuss the life of Mike Mentzer. In Part One of the interview, John talks about the competitive career of Mentzer from 1970-1980 including the 1971 AAU Mr. America contest, the 1976 IFBB Mr. America, the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe and the 1979 and 1980 Mr. Olympia competitions. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about the 1976 IFBB Mr. America contest report written by Jack Neary for the January, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Beginning of the Podcast 4:00 - Audio Book of Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, Vol. One is now available (link below) 5:05 - Emails from last week's episode 16:30 - John Little Interview, Part One 28:10 - Mike Mentzer's upbringing and character 34:00 - Mike's great genetics for bodybuilding 36:50 - How Mike got started in bodybuilding 47:30 - When Mike Mentzer went to see the 1965 Mr. Olympia contest 50:40 - Mike's first competitions as a teen 57:40 - When Mike changed the way he trained 1:05:19 - Why Mike choose to compete in the IFBB over the AAU 1:11:00 - The most satisfying contest Mike ever won 1:19:37 - When Kal Szkalak beat Mike at the 1977 Mr. Universe 1:23:40 - Mike wins the 1977 IFBB Mr. North America 1:26:09 - Why winning the 1978 Mr. Universe was the most important win of his career 1:27:40 - Mike Mentzer vs. Arnold 1:34:42 - John Hansen reads the 1976 IFBB American Bodybuilding Championships report by Jack Neary from the January, 1977 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine Audio Book for Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, Vol One John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends website John's YouTube Page John's Facebook Page John's Instagram Page
Ron Love, 1987 Pro World Champion, is the guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Ron talks about how he started bodybuilding after being shot on the job as a Detroit Police Officer, competing on the local level in Michigan, winning the NPC Jr. USA and the heavyweight class at the NPC Nationals in 1985 and his extensive career as a pro bodybuilder during the 1980's. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads an article from the December, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine "Labrada Wins the Night of the Champs" written by Bill Reynolds. Time Stamps: 6:50 - The Audio Book version of Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends: Vol. One 8:38 - Emails from last week's show 18:30 - Ron Love Interview 26:00 - Ron's first bodybuilding contest 30:15 - Why Ron became a police officer 36:50 - Winning the 1985 NPC Jr. USA 37:38 - Meeting Rachel McLish 40:22 - Training with Samir Bannout in Michigan 42:45 - Winning the heavyweight class at the 1985 NPC Nationals 45:10 - Losing the 1985 IFBB Mr. Universe in Sweden 48:10 - Competing against Lee Labrada at the 1986 NIght of the Champions 49:21 - Getting Lenda Murray into bodybuilding 53:12 - The 1987 Night of the Champions 54:20 - Competing in the 1991 Mr. Olympia 56:55 - Training with control 58:10 - Tearing his quadriceps muscles 1:00:10 - Ron's fight with Phil Hill in 1989 1:05:00 - Ron's long pro career 1:06:10 - Ron's thoughts on the people he met during his bodybuilding career 1:17:10 - John reads the article "Labrada Wins the Night of Champs" written by Bill Reynolds from the December, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends Show website Support the Podcast on Patreon John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page
Danny Padilla, 1977 IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his bodybuilding career. In Part One of his interview, Danny talks about how he started bodybuilding, competing in the AAU competitions on the east coast, winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA, the controversy with the film "Pumping Iron" and the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe, competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe, winning the 1977 Mr. America and Mr. Universe and his contest prep for the 1981 Mr. Olympia. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out..to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne which appeared in the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 04:25 - Happy Birthday Frank Zane 06:55 - Emails from last week's podcast 10:00 - Start of Danny Padilla Interview, Part One 10:40 - How Danny started bodybuilding 13:58 - Competing in the AAU bodybuilding competitions on the East Coast 15:23 - Winning the 1975 IFBB Mr. USA contest 18:44 - Training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California 22:37 - The controversy of the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and "Pumping Iron" 29:00 - The new Superstar in Bodybuilding 32:17 - Competing against Mohammed Makkawy at the 1976 IFBB Mr. Universe 33:26 - Danny's thoughts on Mike Mentzer from the 1976 IFBB Mr. America 34:08 - Winning the 1977 IFBB Mr. America 39:34 - The struggle to get to Nimes, France 45:36 - Winning the 1977 Mr. Universe 51:18 - Should Szkalak have beaten Mentzer at the 1977 Mr. Universe? 52:16 - Danny's thoughts on Kal Szkalak 54:50 - The Bodybuilders Union in 1978 57:08 - The beginning of the pro bodybuilding circuit 59:52 - Taking a break from bodybuilding in the off season 1:01:37 - How Danny trained and dieted for competitions 1:05:00 - Danny explains how he got ripped for the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:07:00 - His thoughts on the controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia contest 1:10:48 - John Hansen reads the article "Danny Padilla is out...to Shock the World" written by Rick Wayne from the April, 1979 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness Support the Podcast on Patreon John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram John's Facebook Page
Lou Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer, fitness consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron. As an actor, he is best known for his title role in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk and vocally reprising the role in subsequent animated and computer-generated incarnations. He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, and as himself in the sitcom The King of Queen sand the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man. Lou Ferrigno was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Victoria and Matt Ferrigno, a police lieutenant. He is of Italian descent. Soon after he was born, Ferrigno says he believes he suffered a series of ear infections and lost 75 to 80% of his hearing, though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old. Hearing loss caused Ferrigno to be bullied by peers during his childhood: “They used to call me ‘deaf Louie, deaf-mute’, because of my hearing and because of the way I sounded.” Ferrigno started weight training at age 13, citing body builder and Hercules star Steve Reeves as one of his role models. Because he could not afford to buy weights, he made his own using a broomstick and pails which he partially filled with cement. He was also a fan of the Hercules films that starred Reeves. Ferrigno’s other personal heroes as a child were Spider-Man and the Hulk. Ferrigno attended St. Athanasius Grammar School and Brooklyn Technical High School, where he learned metalworking. After graduating from high school in 1969, Ferrigno won his first major title, IFBB Mr. America. Four years later, he won the title IFBB Mr. Universe. Early in his career he lived in Columbus, Ohio and trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 1974, he came in second on his first attempt at the Mr. Olympia competition. He came in third the following year, and his attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger was the subject of the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron. The documentary made Ferrigno famous. These victories, however, did not provide enough income for him to earn a living. His first paying job was as a $10-an-hour sheet metal worker in a Brooklyn factory, where he worked for three years. He did not enjoy the dangerous work and left after a friend and co-worker accidentally cut off his own hand one day. Following this, Ferrigno left the competition circuit for many years, a period that included a brief stint as a defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. He had never played football and was cut after two games. Ferrigno left the world of Canadian football after he broke the legs of a fellow player during a scrimmage. During the competition, Ferrigno at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) weighed 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World’s Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr. Olympia titles. Finishing 12th and 10th, respectively, he then turned to the 1994 Masters Olympia, where his attempt to beat Robbie Robinson and Boyer Coe was the subject of the 1996 documentary Stand Tall. After this, he retired from competition.
As a bodybuilder, Lou Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. He also appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron. As an actor, he is best known for his title role in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk. Lou appeared in, and was the voice of The Hulk, in the feature film, The Incredible Hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier. The film had a cast that included Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, and Robert Downey Jr. The film was the sequeal to the blockbuster hit feature film Hulk, directed by Ang Lee in which Lou made a Cameo Appearance. He also provided the voice for the UPN animated series The Incredible Hulk. The show had a cast that included Peter Strauss, Mark Hamill, Kathy Ireland, and Richard Moll. Lou Ferrigno has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules. He appeared as himself in the sitcom The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man. I Love You, Man was directed by John Hamburg (Zoolander, Along Came Poly, Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers). The film's cast includes Paul Rudd, Jason Segel and Rashida Jones. Slacker chats with Lou Ferrigno! #incrediblehulk
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