Joe Farese is a natural-for-life pro bodybuilder who has competed for the last 36 years consecutively. He has also worked the past 36 years as a trainer and health coach for populations ranging from young athletes to seniors.

Joe's recent bodybuilding resume includes:

2021 WNBF Pro Mr. Universe winner

2021 and 2022 Pro Masters Mr. America winner

2023 Pro Mr. America lightweight class winner and Grandmasters (50+) Mr America class winner

In this episode, we discuss:

-Background in bodybuilding and coaching

-Competing at a high level

-Pros/Cons of “bodybuilding mentality”

-Specific training philosophies

-Traditional bodybuilding vs “functional” training

-Bodybuilding nutrition