Barbells and Banter

Both reaching the deep end of their diets, the boys talk lessons learned and mentality developed.

This week's topics:

1. The pointy end of a deficit phase 4:26

2. Resilient enough to be adaptable 28:13

3. Staying productive with low energy 41:25

4. Does the training program change? 47:51

5. Up calories by how much post-diet? 1:03:40

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What does it take? Who do you become? And what does it make you realise?

Matt: ⁠Instagram⁠

This week's topics:

1. From basketballer to bodybuilder 18:06

2. The best training split I've found 34:01

3. What made the Pro card happen? 47:28

4. It's who bodybuilding makes you 1:02:13

5. The wrong way to approach things 1:16:43

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Is the gym a place to ask someone out? How should you compliment them?

This week's topics:

1. Everyone smashed the photoshoot 9:06

2. Working through body image issues 22:18

3. How to not compliment in the gym 45:13

4. Approaching someone in the gym? 58:35

5. The Instagram stories game 1:07:52

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Having just gone through contest prep / dieting phases, athletes Jackson and Kayla talk lessons, difficulties, and future plans.

Jackson: Instagram

Kayla: Instagram

This week's topics:

1. What's the hardest part of a prep? 3:13

2. Emotion & community in bodybuilding 15:08

3. Fears & nerves before & on game day 23:43

4. Transitioning nutrition in & out of prep 38:54

5. What you learn about yourself 54:24

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Throughout this season, the medals have piled up - but this is another level.

This week's topics:

1. Photoshoot cut is going well 12:11

2. Team STC powerlifting szn so far 22:30

3. The culmination of years of work 38:44

4. Sometimes it's not about winning 56:42

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Thinking of getting on the stage/platform? This episode is for you.

This week's topics:

1. The journey to nationals 15:02

2. From your 1st comp to the next 42:28

3. Pre-requisites before competing 49:07

4. What no one tells you about prep 1:05:14

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Gym dos & don'ts, exercises to AVOID, mistakes people make with deloading... and more.

This week's topics:

1. Different brand socks & shoes? 6:03

2. Should you take pre-workout? 22:17

3. Jason's new favourite gym bag 33:11

4. Gym common courtesy / etiquette 42:12

5. When DON'T you need a deload? 1:06:25

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Macros, programs, we've heard it all before. But how do you actually put it into action?

This week's topics:

1. Dealing with sub-optimal comp days 12:01

2. Your fat loss cheat sheet 39:15

3. Don't underestimate sleep & stress 45:24

4. The last % - Customising your plan 55:58

5. Why people can't stick to diets 1:02:25

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Jason recaps his physique team's current season, and the boys discuss prep goals, expectations and enjoyment.

This week's topics:

1. Getting to the pointy end of a diet 16:34

2. The fun of a first physique comp 28:15

3. Expectations - showing up vs. winning 42:35

4. Getting the itch to compete? 53:55

5. STC powerlifting team update 1:00:49

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Training, food, steps, lifestyle... Don't waste time between your first comp and your next comp.

This week's topics:

1. Gym etiquette & gym fashion 10:53

2. Experience will build belief 21:42

3. How young for kids to be "online"? 40:58

4. Why the fitness industry is confusing 51:45

5. How many steps is "healthy"? 58:28

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