Alberto, Brad, and Brian discuss the things they think an athlete needs to know and have done before they do their first prep. Why is it important to have clarity on your motives and goals before you begin prep? What do the coaches like to educate their athletes on before they begin and as they […]
Beauty and the Beast: How Bodybuilding Challenges and Transforms the Concept of Beauty
The physique sport community has its own cultural bubble with distinct aesthetics, values, and norms. Generally, athletes train consistently, maintain a regular sleep schedule, are disciplined with their diet, and likely have an impressive physique compared to the average person. Bodybuilding has been intertwined with concepts of beauty since its inception. However, despite the definition of […]
#234: When Is Your Bodybuilding Career Over?
Brian, Jeff, and Alberto discuss the end of one’s competitive bodybuilding career, why someone might choose to continue competing after their peak, and life after competing. When might you *not* want to compare yourself against yourself? Why did Alberto start bodybuilding and why is he still competing? What is Jeff’s definition of a bodybuilder? What […]
#233: Is Inefficient Training Holding You Back?
Brad, Jeff and Nick discuss the benefits of making your training more efficient and how to do so. What strategies can you utilize to make your training more efficient? From a programming perspective, how can one incorporate a new strategy they are wanting to try? What gave Jeff a sense of security when it came […]
