Vicky Mirceta - The Tiny Titan

A must listen for anyone who competes! In this episode Josh shares his experience of prepping along side his girlfriend and the level of empathy needed in order to limit damage done to relationships throughout the process. This includes not just an intimate relationship, but relationships with family members who simply don't accept contest prep and the levels of stress accompanied with trying to explain yourself over and over again. We go into some tips on how to continue having relationships outside of prep even in the last few weeks when everything is hard work. Follow Josh on facebook and IG by searching: Josh Bidgman Youtube: Josh Birdgman fitness Follow Vicky: IG @Tiny_Titan_84 Facebook - Vicky Mirceta

Josh Bridgman - Train together and stay together, trials and tribulations of contest prep

Today's episode comes to you from Dr Andrew Chappell - a Natural body builder, with PHD in Nutritional sciences. We discuss in depth preferred strategies used by natural bodybuilders to achieve the elite look desired on stage. Andrew ends up discussing various different approaches including IIFYM, a meal plan approach, water loading, carbohydrate depletion and a number of other strategies that have been used by some of the pro athletes in the last 3 years. A excellent resource not just for bodybuilders but for the general population client as well who is looking for those added tips to achieve their desired body composition. Follow Andrew: IG: Fuelledbyscotsoats Facebook: Andrew Chappell Natural Bodybuilder

Dietary strategies for natural bodybuilders with Dr Andrew Chappell

Vicky Mirceta aka "The Tiny Titan" performs her posing routine on stage at the BNBF Midland, before being crowned Miss Athletic Champion.

Vicky Mirceta - Posing Routine BNBF Midland 2017

Today I go into the importance of Periodisation and program design. The topic ranges from general population clients all the way up to more experienced bodybuilders and power lifters we also talk about how to tailor your nutrition to each mesocycle and how to make the most out of each training block, avoiding injuries and maintaining optimal physique conditioning that is correspondent with your goals.

Steve Hall from Revive Stronger - Which periodisation method right for you?

In this episode we GO DEEP with general population clients, and how it feels to put yourself as a coach in their shoes....literally. Drew Manning decided to empathise to the nth degree with his obese clients by becoming obese himself. This is truly an emotional and inspirational conversation that many caches should take on board very seriously. To follow Drew: IG: Fit2fat2fit Facebook - Drew Manning Website: www.Fit2fat2fit.com TV Program: Fit to fat to fit

"Learn to Love yourself" with Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit

Today we speak with Cliff Wilson - Pro natural body builder and competition prep coach. His views on individuals getting on stage too early and how they can overcome those initial "I want it NOW" thoughts. An excellent insight into the world of fitness coaching, how it has changed and why science will prevail in the industry sooner or later. To follow Cliff: IG: cwTeamwilson facebook: Cliff Wilson Website: Intensity is everything

Cliff Wilson - Are you ready to get on stage?

An interesting insight into optimal nutritional strategies whilst recovering from injury. Both Lyle and Broderick have sustaines some horrendous injuries in the past which we get into the nitty gritty of and had very different strategies in order to keep somewhat sane as well as maintain a good body composition. We look at both the natural and not so natural elements of recovery, both of which have scientific back up. Link to Lyle's optimal nutrition book: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/optimal-nutrition-injury-recovery/ CNP Discount code: CNPZAC30 Follows: TeamEvilGSP Broderick Chavez

Lyle McDonald and Broderick Chavez Optimal Nutrition for injury recovery

Today we speak to The Bodybuilding Nerds Dr Vijay Puri & Scott McNally. Discussing their past experiences bodybuilding as naturals and then making the decision to start using PED's to further their career. The discussion goes into the pro's & cons of using enhancements and vital things you should consider before taking the initial step. An excellent resource for anyone in the industry, natural or assisted, coach or client. Also a bit of a giggle! Links to follow: advicesradio.com, @scottmcnally1 for IG BodybuildingNerds.com