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Sean Paul Jenkins, Middleweight Champion of the 1985 NPC USA and IFBB World Games, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. On Part One of his interview, Sean Paul talks about how he started bodybuilding after incurring an injury playing football and his early experiences competing in the sport. Sean also talks about competing in the 1985 NPC USA Championships and then traveling to London to compete and win his class at the 1985 IFBB World Games, earning his pro card. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Sean Paul Jenkins: A Bodybuilding Star is Born" written by Margaret Wallace from the February, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Chris Bumstead competes in Open Bodybuilding 5:35 - Emails to the Podcast 6:55 - Videos on YouTube 8:50 - Sean Paul Jenkins interview, Part One 9:55 - When Sean started weight training 14:15 - Sean's first bodybuilding competitions 16:22 - Training with J.J. Marsh 19:19 - Great genetics 21:00 - 20 Rep Workout 23:00 - Competing natural 25:30 - Getting ready for the USA 31:30 - Sean's competition diet 35:50 - Sean's workout after retiring 39:00 - Life after competition 48:00 - 1985 NPC USA 49:00 - 1985 IFBB World Games 52:10 - Competing in Pro Mixed Pairs competitions 56:10 - Becoming a good poser 1:02:30 - John reads the article "Sean Paul Jenkins: A Bodybuilding Star is Born" written by Margaret Wallace from the February, 1986 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Sponsor Dave Draper article John Hansen Online Workout and Diet Programs Bodybuilding Legends website
Bob Cicherillo, 2000 NPC USA Champion and the "Voice of Bodybuilding", is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about his long career in bodybuilding. Bob began competing at only 13 years old in his hometown of Rochester, New York. He won the 1987 NPC Junior Nationals and battled his way to the top through the competitive ranks of the NPC until he finally got his pro card by winning the 2000 NPC USA Championships. Bob talks about what bodybuilding was like in the 1980's and '90's, the current judging standards of the IFBB and should the posing round be judged on this episode of the podcast. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "The Junior Nationals Champ Doesn't Train for Second Place" written by J.M. Manion from the April, 1988 issue of Flex Magazine. (Time Stamps below). Time Stamps: 3:00 - Reading the book Mister America 4:30 - Emails to the Podcast 10:55 - Start of interview with Bob Cicherillo 12:00 - When Bob started bodybuilding 19:30 - Competing against Shawn Ray 21:30 - When the NPC started 29:20 - Bob's first Mr. Olympia show 32:35 - Winning the Jr. Nationals 37:00 - The Incumbancy Factor at the Mr. Olympia 44:07 - Judging all 3 Rounds in Bodybuilding 1:07:30 - Predicting the 2024 Mr. Olympia 1:17:52 - Host John Hansen reads the article "The Junior Nationals Champ Doesn't Train for Second Place" written by J.M. Manion from the April, 1988 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: John's Training and Diet Programs Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website Bodybuilding Legends on Instagram Bodybuilding Legends on Facebook Mike Mentzer Original HIT Workout Mike Mentzer: Life, Death and the Night of the Champions
Phil Heath is a renowned American bodybuilder. He gained widespread recognition in the world of professional bodybuilding, particularly for his impressive physique and numerous accolades. Heath's journey into bodybuilding began during his college years at the University of Denver, where he initially pursued basketball. However, he soon redirected his focus towards bodybuilding and started competing in NPC (National Physique Committee) competitions. In 2005, Heath won the NPC USA Championships, earning his IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) Pro Card, which allowed him to compete at the professional level. He quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing his remarkable genetics, dedication, and work ethic. Heath's competitive career reached its pinnacle when he won the prestigious Mr. Olympia title for the first time in 2011, succeeding bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler. Phil Heath went on to dominate the bodybuilding scene, securing a total of seven Mr. Olympia titles between 2011 and 2017. His reign solidified his status as one of the greatest bodybuilders of his generation. Known for his dense muscle mass, symmetrical proportions, and attention to detail, Heath's physique set a high standard in the sport. Universal Pictures Content Group (UPCG) will release Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story, from director Brett Harvey, on VOD from March 26, 2024. The revelatory documentary unveils the extraordinary life story of the 7-time Mr. Olympia champion, as he rises through the ranks and battles both the top bodybuilders and the scrutiny of the media, in his attempt to cement his legacy and become the greatest Mr. Olympia champion to ever walk the earth. The trailer for Breaking Olympia can be found here. The documentary is the definitive, never-before-told told story of Phil Heath – perhaps the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Featuring interviews with Dwayne Johnson, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Brandon Curry, Dexter Jackson, and many more, Breaking Olympia tracks the pivotal point in Heath's career when, despite being plagued by injuries that come with 18 years of physical and mental sacrifice, Heath stands on the edge of altering the face of bodybuilding history. Phil Heath on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner of Instagram
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness, Flex and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1993 in Bodybuilding. In Part One of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top amateur competitions from the year 1993. Included in their discusssion is the 1993 NPC USA Championships won by Chris Cormier, the 1993 NPC Nationals won by Mike Francois and the 1993 IFBB North American Championships won by David Fisher. (Time Stamps below) Time Stamps: 4:20 - Emails to the podcast 8:25 - John and Jerry talk about the 1993 NPC USA Championships 20:47 - The 1993 NPC Nationals won by Mike Francois 41:48 - The 1993 IFBB North America Championships 47:26 - The 1993 IFBB World Amateur Championships 53:10 - Bodybuilders in the movies 58:35 - Visualizing your success 1:05:00 - 1993 NPC Teenage Nationals with Jay Cutler and Branch Warren 1:12:12 - John reads the article "When Fate Has Different Plans" written by Lou Ferrigno about Lou's preparation for the 1994 Masters Mr. Olympia competition from the March, 1995 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Jerry's Applied Metabolics newsletter Become a Patreon Sponsor Bodybuilding Legends website John's Online Training Programs John's YouTube Channel
Justin was bit by the bodybuilding bug at the age of 20 when he was still playing Collegiate Football. Since those dorm room days, Justin's passion for the sport and lifestyle has just continued to grow. He challenges himself every day to improve not only as a competitive bodybuilder himself but as a teacher and coach. He sets both short term and long term goals for himself and his clients so that they can always track their progress and ensure they are improving. What it boils down to is, Justin has just begun to tap into what he is truly capable of and continues to grow as an athlete and coach. Justin grew up playing the big three, football, baseball, and basketball in Upstate NY. This is where Justin first began utilizing the weight room as a tool to improve on the field. It was early on when he realized that training was his true passion, even more so than being on the field. After walking away from college football a few years early to pursue bodybuilding full time, Justin jumped in headfirst and participated in his first NPC contest a few months later at the age of 21. Low and behold he would end up walking away with 3 first place trophies that day and the rest is history. To date; Justin has competed 6 times, most notably placing 2nd in Lightweight at the 2016 NPC North Americans, winning the 2019 NPC Georgia State LHW and Overall title, and placing 3rd in middleweight at the 2019 NPC USA Championships. Justin won the middleweight class at 2021 NPC Nationals and is continually building his coaching career! You can find Justin on instagram @j_jacoby or at www.thecampjansen.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitfarmingfoodmom/support
Antonio Smothers is an IFBB Men's Physique Professional who earned his pro card at the 2016 NPC USA Championships as the overall winner of MR. USA 2016. He is a coach with FitBody Fusion and he joins the podcast to discuss his entry into the sport and share his insights on all things bodybuilding. If you would like to contact Antonio for coaching please visit https://www.fitbodyfusion.com/. Instagram: antonio_smothers
John Hansen joins Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto to wrapup the 2022 NPC USA CHAMPIONSHIPS........plus STUART SUTHERLAND joins us fresh off his MENS BODYBUILDING OVERALL VICTORY!
1988 NPC USA Champion John DeFendis talks about his amazing comeback after a five year layoff to win the 1988 NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas on Part Two of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. John talks about taking third place in the 1979 AAU Mr. USA at only 20 years old, his many attempted comebacks in the 1980's, the potential of Steve Michalik and his big win at the 1988 NPC USA after a five year layoff. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Highstakes Gamble" written by Julian Schmidt for the December, 1988 issue of Flex Magazine. Time Stamps: 2:45 - Happy Birthday to Sergio Oliva and Frank Zane 3:40 - Happy 5th Anniversary to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast 5:20 - Orlando Europa 7:00 - The Fall Transformation Challenge 8:22 - Emails this week 14:00 - Start of interview with John DeFendis, Part Two 14:30 - 1979 Mr. USA contest 17:43 - John's competitors at the 1988 NPC USA 19:30 - Rory Leidelmeyer and Matt Mendenhall 23:16 - John's attempted comebacks in the '80's 26:00 - Steve Michalik's potential 31:15 - Watching the 1987 Nationals from the audience 34:34 - Bob Gruskin's critique of John's physique 37:48 - Renel Janvier 41:00 - The 1988 NPC USA contest 45:50 - Crazy leg workouts 50:20 - The direction of bodybuilding 58:20 - John Hansen reads the article "Highstakes Gamble" by Julian Schmidt from the December, 1988 issue of Flex Magazine. Links: John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website Support us on Patreon Fall Transformation Challenge John's YouTube Channel John Hansen Fitness website Muscle Maturity Podcast John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, former IFBB Pro Bodybuilders Eddie Robinson and Franco Santoriello talk about their time competing against each other during the 1980's. Franco and Eddie both competed in the 1984 NPC Teenage USA, each winning their weight classes and Franco winning the overall. Eddie got his revenge at the 1989 NPC USA Championships where he beat Franco in the light heavyweight class before winning the overall. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads Part 3 of the 1981 Mr. Olympia report written by Rick Wayne in Muscle & Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro to the Podcast 8:11 - Interview with Eddie Robinson and Franco Santoriello 1:01:57 - John Hansen reads the article Part 3 of the 1981 Mr. Olympia written by Rick Wayne for Muscle & Fitness magazine Links: John's Online Training Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Bodybuilding Legends Instagram John's Facebook Page
David Hawk, 1985 NPC USA Champion and one of the most popular pro bodybuilders in the 1980's, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, David talks about winning the 1985 NPC USA overall title over Matt Mendenhall and then winning his class at the 1985 IFBB World Games in London. He also talks about competing as an IFBB Pro in contests such as the Night of the Champions and the Pro World Championships in Columbus, Ohio. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Olympia '81, Part 1" written by Rick Wayne from the February, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Time Stamps: 1:10 - Old Bodybuilding Magazines 3:00 - John's Bodybuilding Seminar in April 4:40 - Emails from last week's show 7:15 - Beginning of interview with Dave Hawk 9:00 - Competing against Rich Gaspari at the 1983 NPC Jr. Nationals 15:30 - When Dave competed as a heavyweight in the 1984 NPC USA 19:00 - Winning the overall title at the 1985 NPC USA Championships 22:00 - The IFBB World Games in London 38:35 - Competing in his first pro show 48:15 - Increasing the entertainment aspect of Bodybuilding 50:18 - The event that made Dave question his future in the sport 1:01:50 - John Hansen reads the article "Olympia '81, Part 1" written by Rick Wayne for the February, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends Instagram Page John's Facebook Page
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness magazine and IronMan Magazine, joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview about the year 1991 In Review. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top amateur competitions from that year including the 1991 NPC USA Championships won by Mike Matarazzo, the 1991 IFBB North America won by Ray McNeil and the 1991 NPC Nationals won by Kevin Levrone and featuring an all star line-up of future champions. Jerry and John conclude the podcast by talking about the 1991 Mr. Olympia contest, won for the 8th time by Lee Haney. At the end of the podcast, John reads the article "An Interview with Lee Hayney, 1982 American World Champion" by Doris Barrilleaux from the April, 1983 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated magazine. Time Stamps: 5:00 - Back injury 5:50 - Emails from last week's show 8:56 - Beginning of the interview with Jerry Brainum about 1991 In Review, Part Two 9:43 - Jerry remembers Mike Matarazzo 11:00 - The potential of Flex Wheeler 13:00 - The 1991 NPC USA Championships 15:25 - The 1991 IFBB North America 16:03 - The tragedy of Ray McNeil 17:25 - Paul Dillet 22:07 - The 1991 NPC Nationals was one of the best ever 23:55 - Kevin Levrone's first interview 33:20 - Ronnie Coleman's appearance at the 1991 Nationals 35:36 - Chris Cormier's failed attempt to make the USA Team to the Universe 36:40 - Matt Mendenhall's strong fifth place 39:10 - Porter Cottrell, light heavyweight winner 40:42 - The 1991 Mr. Olympia, one of the best in history 43:00 - Lee Haney's contract with TwinLab right before the 1991 Mr. Olympia 47:20 - Did Lee Haney know he was going to retire after 1991? 51:03 - Retiring at the top of your game 54:13 - Ronnie Coleman's last Mr. Olympia contest 57:00 - Will anyone break the record number of wins at the Mr. Olympia? 1:01:40 - The one factor that might allow someone to beat the Mr. Olympia record 1:26:11 - John Hansen reads the article "An Interview with Lee Hayney 1982 American and World Champion" written by Doris Barrilleaux for the April, 1983 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated. Links: Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel John's Facebook Page Bodybuilding Legends Instagram Page
Brandon Curry is a professional heavyweight bodybuilder and 2019 Mr. Olympia. Brandon was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. His interest in weight training began early on at the age of six. Initially competing in the light-heavyweight class, Curry won his first bodybuilding competition, the 2003 Supernatural Bodybuilding. In 2006 he came in second in the light-heavyweight division at the NPC Junior National Championships; the five-foot-seven Curry weighed 189 pounds for that event. The following year, with 28 additional pounds added to his frame, he moved up to the heavyweight division for the NPC USA Championships in 2007, where he finished second in his division. He then came in second in the heavyweight division for that year's NPC National Championships. In 2008 Curry won both the heavyweight division and the overall of the NPC USA Championships, which secured his ranking as a professional bodybuilder. Curry has been training in Kuwait and all his hard work paid off when he won the 2019 Mr. Olympia. Recently, he launched his own line of supplements called O15 Nutrition using his BS in Exercise Science and real-world experience. #bodybuilder #olympia #npc To Learn more about Runnin' It Back visit: https://www.runninitback.com/ Runnin' It Back is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.
Brandon Curry is a professional heavyweight bodybuilder and 2019 Mr. Olympia. Brandon was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. His interest in weight training began early on at the age of six. Initially competing in the light-heavyweight class, Curry won his first bodybuilding competition, the 2003 Supernatural Bodybuilding. In 2006 he came in second in the light-heavyweight division at the NPC Junior National Championships; the five-foot-seven Curry weighed 189 pounds for that event. The following year, with 28 additional pounds added to his frame, he moved up to the heavyweight division for the NPC USA Championships in 2007, where he finished second in his division. He then came in second in the heavyweight division for that year's NPC National Championships. In 2008 Curry won both the heavyweight division and the overall of the NPC USA Championships, which secured his ranking as a professional bodybuilder. Curry has been training in Kuwait and all his hard work paid off when he won the 2019 Mr. Olympia. Recently, he launched his own line of supplements called O15 Nutrition using his BS in Exercise Science and real-world experience. #bodybuilder #olympia #npc To Learn more about Runnin' It Back visit: https://www.runninitback.com/ Runnin' It Back is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.
V.B.TALKS with VEGAN Figure IFBB PRO Sarah Vogt EPISODE #32Sarah Vogt is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and has been competing since 2014. She is proud to say that she began weight training and competing after becoming vegan in December of 2012. After 12 NPC shows and 5 national show attempts, she earned her pro card in 2019 at the NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas and has competed in 3 pro shows in 2020 and 2021. Sarah originally went vegan for the animals and she loves being a vegan bodybuilder and has opportunities to not just talk about what a vegan diet can do, but show it. Find about her and her vegan journey in this episode! Share, like, comment, please!Connect with Sarah Vogt PRESS HEREBook "Skinny Bitch" that help Sarah transition to veganism PRESS HERECONNECT WITH Avrora - PRESS HEREFollow Avroras journey - PRESS HEREShop on Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/avroraprofitAvrora's Signature Bands Program PRESS HEREAvrora ONLINE COACHING PRESS HERE"HOW TO GO VEGAN??!" EBOOK DOWNLOAD PRESS HEREFREE CONSULTATION (ASSESSMENT) with Avrora Pro-Fit BOOK HERE AVRORAS Youtube Channel PRESS HEREThank you for listening! Share with your friends and leave a review! Mahalo!
Dave Palumbo, Chris Aceto, and John Romano are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio. On today's episode, a full recap of the 2021 NPC USA Championships. Plus, what are Phil Heath's plans for the 2021 contest season. Will he compete at the Olympia? Arnold Classic? ...or The Rock's Athleticon? It's Heavy Muscle Radio, on RXMuscle.com.
True Story #37 Kris Dim Krisna "Kris" Dim is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. His first national bodybuilding competition was the NPC USA Championships, where he took 6th. After many years of hard work, he finally got his "Pro Card" after winning the overall light-heavyweight division in the NPC USA 2003. Link in Bio: IG: ifbbpro_krisdim YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZ0Q-Gs2J5GXF40Rjd7CCxw #TrueStory #KrisDim #Johngibsonbjj www.Johngibsonbjj.com IG: Johngibsonbjj
John Hansen Fitness Applied Metabolics Newsletter Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1990 in Bodybuilding. Jerry talks about the 1990 NPC USA Championships won by Aaron Baker, the 1990 NPC Nationals won by Alq Gurley and the 1990 Mr. Olympia contest, the only drug-tested Olympia in history. Time Stamps: 04:45 - Comments from last week's podcast 06:45 - Upcoming guests for the podcast 09:30 - Beginning of interview with Jerry Brainum 09:37 - The 1990 NPC USA Championships 13:10 - Aaron Baker's calf implants 15:50 - How the NPC drug tested the pro qualifiers 22:35 - The NPC Nationals 24:00 - Alq Gurley's impressive physique 25:17 - Edgar Fletcher, an uncrowned pro 25:57 - When Ronnie Coleman was natural 33:08 - The 1990 Mr. Olympia 34:15 - Which bodybuilders looked the best at the 1990 Olympia? 42:00 - What does the drug DNP do? 46:45 - How Shawn Ray passed the drug test 52:17 - Mike Quinn's appearance at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 53:25 - Frank Hilldebrand at the 1990 Olympia 55:19 - Francis Benfatto looked amazing at the 1990 Mr. Olympia 1:01:11 - Lee Labrada was winning the Mr. Olympia after the prejudging 1:02:50 - What Wayne DeMilia said about drug testing at the Mr. Olympia 1:07:26 - How would bodybuilding have changed if the drug testing continued after 1990? 1:09:30 - Tom Platz was recruiting bodybuilders for the WBF at the 1990 Mr. Olympia. 1:11:34 - The Anabolic Diet followed by the WBF Bodybuilders Florida Alternative Medicine Bodybuilding Legends website John Hansen Fitness John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page
"I am Collection" myaffirmationfitwear.com Overcoming Competition Rebound Getting comfortable in your own skin is something you should always embrace even as you progress towards your ideal weight. While this is the mindset we all should grasp, many women beat themselves up for not looking a certain way. This not only leaves them depressed but makes them feel futile instead of being positive and working towards their ideal weight. As long as you're in this sport, gaining or losing weight is something you will deal with at some point. It is therefore imperative to pay attention to your body so that you know how to navigate when such occasions call. To assist us with tips on the best way to get comfortable in our own skin is Shannon Perez. Shannon Perez is an IFBB Bikini Pro and Administrative Assistant for an aerospace company. The Boss Bodies pro earned her pro card within one year of competing at the 2018 NPC USA Championships. Overall, Shannon has only been competing for two years and has continued to record constant progress. She is passionate about inspiring people to unapologetically be who they are and love themselves. Her definitive goal for the sport is to contend in the Olympia. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the process of gaining and losing the weight in your offseason. Shannon also shares amazing tips on the best way to lose weight in your offseason and getting comfortable inside of your own skin through the entire process. We also chat in detail about her rebound and how she was able to overcome this process. Finally, she talks about her difficult upbringing and how she was able to prove people wrong and create a better life for herself. Let's get right into it! Takeaways Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person that you are Be authentically you Strive to be the best Learn to love yourself The scale mentally screws you, do away with it Your body needs to trust you again Without the struggles, there would never be triumphs Don't compare your life with other people's Pay attention to anything going on in the national stage Don't rush to the national stage Stay humble Go into it with a game plan Important Questions [00:09:01] How many years have you been competing? [00:09:24] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:11:36] What keeps you motivated? [00:13:09] Why do you compete? [00:30:10] Why did you have fear of gaining the weight back? [00:32:39] In what ways do you think we can change our outlook about the whole weight thing? [00:37:26] What do you feel contributed to the rebound you had? [00:41:25] Do you feel like your fear of gaining the weight contributed to you gaining the weight? [00:47:09] How were you able to change your perception of weight gain? [00:51:27] How long did it take for the weight to slowly start coming off? [01:01:08] Why do you think it's so hard for people to find motivation in their own lives now that social media is around? [01:07:16] Why did you join Team Boss Bodies? [01:12:00] What are your goals for 2020? [01:15:40] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport? Instagram: @shannonnperez Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiymafit Naiymafit.com Join TEAM BOSS BODIES use code: bikinidiaries for 15% off your package
Jon Aranita, one of the best amateur bodybuilders in the 1980's, is the guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jon talks about when he started competing as a teenager and training with the legend Rory Leidelmeyer. Jon explains the crazy training and diet regimen he followed to compete with the best bodybuilders in the country. He also talks about his experience in the 1984 and 1985 NPC Nationals where he took second place to John Hnatyshack and Lee Labrada, respectively, as well as the 1987 NPC USA Championships where he won the middleweight class looking his best ever. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads an excerpt from the classic book Pumping Iron where author Charles Gaines explains how bodybuilding is both a sport and an art. John's Info - Facebook Instagram YouTube Bodybuilding Legends Show website Dad Bod 2 Ripped Bod website Help Sponsor the Podcast
Phil Heath Arnold Classic Competition The Arnold Classic Competition is the second most prestigious competition in the world, behind the Mr. Olympia contest. It had many champions since it started in 1989, and Phil Heath is not one of them. Phil Heath turned pro in 2005, winning the NPC USA Championships. Winning the heavyweight class, and placing 1st in the overall got Phil his pro card. Soon after he had his pro debut in 2006, he won the Colorado Pro Championships. He also won the New York Pro Championship in the same year. Pretty impressive right? Climbing in the ranks, he decided to compete at the Arnold Classic the very next year in 2007. He fell short and took 5th place. It's pretty amazing for someone who turned pro only 2 years before to place 5th at the Arnold Classic. On the other hand, for someone who won his first two pro debuts, it could have been disappointing as well. If you know who Phil Heath is, it won’t surprise you that he was hungry for that tittle. He tried to redeem himself by taking a relatively short off season, and the very next year in 2008 he competed again. Read Full Article On Phil Heath Arnold Classic at Muscleroast.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/muscleroast/support
HOW TO DEVELOP A WINNING MENTALITY It's absolutely everyone's goal to win. I kid you not. I have not heard anyone claim they just want to finish their race. Everyone I talk to compete with anticipation to win. Winning, therefore, is every competitor's ultimate goal in the competition. While pushing your performance limits and having the best skill is requisite for winning, building a winning mentality is imperative. So, how do you develop a winning mentality? Rest easy. I got you. Here and now, Breena will be teaching you how to develop a winning mentality. Breena Martinez is an IFBB Pro, Posing and Competition Prep Coach and a Personal Trainer. She obtained her Pro Card in 2014 at the NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas. Through her intense passion for fitness, Breena uses her personal fitness journey to motivates women while teaching them how to push past their limits. An experienced athlete who takes delight in fitness, she has competed in the Arnolds and five times in the Olympia, both from which she has registered great success. Breena is the epitome of a true champion with 30 Pro shows under her belt. This episode is all about winning mentality. You will learn exactly how to get that winner mentality and how the choices you make influences your mentality. So, without further ado, I am so excited and delighted to introduce to you IFBB Bikini Pro, Breena Martinez. Takeaways You never have to downgrade your goals; you just have to upgrade your work ethic Instead of thinking of all the reasons why you can't do something, started being more proactive Be mentally tough Believe in yourself You will find your power and passion along the journey Be patient - it takes time to build your best physique Set your parameters from the very beginning You must have the right support system to be successful Do not rush; wait until you have time to do it Give your absolute best effort every day It takes time and experience to get there You can overcome anything if you really want to There's always room for improvement Always be optimistic The winning attitude is the key Less is more It is possible to change your body without having to burn the candle at both ends and in the middle Take a good hard look at your processes The things you do and the things that you don't do, matter Important questions [00:05:35] How many years have you been competing? [00:05:53] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:09:01] What exactly keeps you motivated? [00:18:35] How exactly did you get into your fitness journey? [00:22:30] When you became a professional, how was your journey then? [00:28:20] Do you believe that competing is for everyone? [00:30:03] During the interview process, do you tell your clients exactly what is expected from them? [00:31:37] How much time do you need to have in order to commit to competing? [00:33:38] How many hours a day do you commit in to be at your level? [00:41:22] What is exactly your dream vision of your job as a trainer and what do you see this developing into? [00:43:20] What is your favorite type of client? [00:44:57] How do you develop winning mentality? [00:53:06] How exactly are you able to do so many shows? [01:00:28] What are your tips for getting better conditioning? [01:03:55] What are your future goals for the sport? [01:09:59] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become a Bikini professional in the sport? Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiymafit Naiymafit.com Join TEAM BOSS BODIES use code: bikinidiaries for 15% off your package FOLLOW BREENA Instagram: @breenamartinez Twitter: Breena_Martinez Email: breen@breenamartinez.com Website: breenamartinez.com
Phil Williams, one of the most impressive bodybuilders from the 1980's, talks about the strategies he used to win the biggest titles of his career. In Part One of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Phil talks about what he did to win his first national title, the 1984 NPC USA Championships. Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 7:10 - John Hansen reads the emails and comments from last week's show with Manuel Perry. 15:00 - John catches up with Phil Williams about his current life in California, training at Gold's Gym in Venice, his recent marriage to his wife Nancy and the upcoming holidays. 29:10 - The best way to train for maximum recuperation. Phil explains how he structured his training routine was the was competing in order to build the most muscle mass possible. 33:28 - Gaining weight leading into the contest. Phil describes how he dieted to win the NPC USA and how he was able to actually gain muscle and weight leading into the contest. 39:40 - Beating future bodybuilding legends. Phil talks about competing against and beating both Lee Labrada and Gary Strydom at the 1984 NPC USA and how he was able to defeat them. 51:09 - The Beast from the East! Phil talks about his friendship with the one and only Benny Podda. Podda would pose so hard onstage that he would make his nose bleed, he squatted over 800 pounds while training with Mike Mentzer and he spent time living in caves. Hear about one of the unique personalities from the Golden Era of Bodybuilding. 58:25 - How the 1980 Bodybuilders used steroids. Phil opens up about how he used steroids to compete in bodybuilding competitions. Phil talks about how the bodybuilders from his era used steroids and how they were afraid to use steroids all year long. Resources * Bodybuilding Legends Show * Dad Bod 2 Ripped Bod Connect with John: * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * YouTube
1988 NPC USA Champion John DeFendis talks about his amazing career in bodybuilding for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. John talks about his crazy years of training with Mr. America Steve Michalik using the Intensity or Insanity Training Program, his overall win at the 1988 NPC USA Championships and the mental strategies you need to be a success in life.
“It's always about hard work. It's always about the diet. It's always about sacrifice and effort.”Nimai DelgadoBut where do you get your protein?I get this question a lot. Today's guest probably gets it more than anyone on Earth.A sweetheart of a guy rocking one of the world's most impressive physiques, this week's guest is an IFBB Professional Men’s Physique bodybuilder with a most unexpected twist:Nimai Delgado has never eaten meat in his entire life. Not one bite.Raised vegetarian since birth, Nimai switched to a 100% plant based unprocessed diet in 2015, motivated by a desire to live the healthiest lifestyle possible. Not long after, his bodybuilding career skyrocketed. Proving animal products unnecessary for peak fitness, Nimai is indisputable living testimony that you can indeed build tremendous strength and muscle mass without the meat and dairy products most of us have been told our whole lives are critical for health and absolutely mandatory athletic performance.Nimai's evolution into bodybuilding began as a personal mission to make friends, get fit and stay healthy. Success came swiftly. Within a year, he had won several contests, including the NPC USA Championships, earning him a spot among the IFBB professional ranks.A fresh new face making serious waves on the vegan athlete scene, Nimai has recently shifted focus from self to service — leveraging his rapidly growing profile into a global movement to teach people young and old how to gain muscle, get fit, be competitive and thrive long-term on a plant-based diet.Nimai's impressive vegan gains have graced the cover of Muscle & Fitness magazine and feature prominently in the hotly anticipated Gamechangers documentary. When he isn't killing it in the gym, he's hosting the recently launched Generation V podcast and sharing daily diet and fitness tips with his 265K Instagram followers.Perhaps you follow him on social media. Maybe you've seen him flexing in magazines. But there's so much more to Nimai than bulging biceps.Today we unpack the untold story.This is a conversation about what it was like being raised by Hare Krisha devotee parents who immigrated from Argentina. It's an open account of his experience growing up on a commune in rural south Mississippi. It's an exchange about how the bodybuilding subculture captured his interest. And it's about why he made the choice to go and stay vegan.Of course, we cover his training routines. We discuss his daily nutritional regimen. Yes, we talk protein — where he gets it and the misconceptions behind the hotly debated macro-nutrient. And because suspicion is unavoidable, I do ask him about steroids.But most of all, this is an exploration of the lesser known Nimai — the spiritual and ethical foundation beneath what he does, how he does it, and most importantly why.It was an honor to have this awesome human in the studio. It's my pleasure to share his wisdom with you today. And my hope is that our exchange will leave you not only inspired, but questioning more than a few long-held assumptions about the role of nutrition in athletic performance.To get a gander of this physical specimen, watch our entire conversation on YouTube at bit.ly/richandnimaiPeace + Plants,Listen, Watch & Subscribe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the new "Behind the Flame" podcast by FALKOR Defense. Join FALKOR's CEO, John Bartolo, as he hosts the Behind the Flame series with various special guests and a behind-the-scenes look at the FALKOR lifestyle, business, politics, fitness, and more. In this episode, we talk with Cody Montgomery, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder. Cody was born in Anchorage, Alaska and he grew up playing many sports ranging from select soccer to competitive golf. Cody later got involved in bodybuilding while training for football, he was then introduced to bodybuilding and later that year competed at the 2010 NPC Dallas Europa Supershow, where he won the teen class. As soon as he got on the stage Cody says, “it just felt right, like it was my calling…from that point on I knew it was what I wanted to pursue in life”. Cody has competed in a number of shows which include: 2010 NPC Europa Dallas(1st place Teens) 2011 NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic(1st place Teens & 1st place Men’s Middleweight) 2012 NPC Teen Nationals(1st place Light-Heavy Weight, Overall) 2013 NPC Teen Nationals(1st place Light-Heavy Weight, Overall) 2014 NPC Teen & Collegiate Nationals(1st place Teen Heavyweight, Teen Overall, 1st place Collegiate Heavy Weight, Collegiate Overall) 2015 NPC USA Championships(1st place heavyweight(earned IFBB Pro League Status) & Overall(Mr USA) https://www.cody-montgomery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_montgomery/ Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju) FALKOR Defense: http://falkordefense.com https://www.instagram.com/falkor.defense/