Bikini Down Under

Bikini Down Under

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Bikini Down Under episodes

  • IFBB PRO: Rhiannon Morgan

    Welcome back to the 11th episode of Bikini Down Under.


    Today i interviewed Rhiannon Morgan, who went Pro at South Korea's Amateur Olympia in 2019.

    This was a such a fun episode to record, we squeezed a lot into an hour and 15 minutes.

    We delved into Rhiannon's competing history; the meaning of terms the judges may use when giving feedback and we answered a bunch of listener questions as well.

    @rhiannon_ifbbpro background in Dance is obvious. If you're in the Auckland region Face to face is an option. For international listeners online coaching is available


    Thank you so much for tuning and subscribing. I really appreciate you all writing in and submitting questions.


    Intro 1-4mins

    4:00: Competing history
    8:45: Mindset going into the comp in South Korea
    13.15: How many days out Rhiannon flew from her first international comp.
    15-16 mins: The memory of winning Rhiannon’s pro card
    16:45: Favourite out of prep or stage day
    18:20: Dealing with nerves
    19:50: Understanding judges feedback (the  terms coming in fuller and conditioning)
    24:00: Feedback at the show before Rhiannon went Pro and how she went about making improvements that lead to going PRO at the Amateur Olympia in Korea
    25:20: Cardio
    26.15: Peak week protocols
    27 mins: Listener question- is bodybuilding a younger women’s game?
    30:45: Tracking all year round?
    32:30: Support systems
    34:55: If you had to only pick one exercise for delts, glutes and hammies what would you choose?
    37mins listener question: How to add more size?
    40mins: Training specifically for bikini
    43mins: Prepping with @troythorton
    46:45: Tips on how to tell if your plan is being personalised to YOU
    50mins: Finding a coach you can build good rapport with
    51:45: Being on the same page with how you want your body to look vs the look that’s required
    53mins Do you ever wish it was a level playing field
    55mins: Tips on keeping the waist tight
    57:45: Some favourite pro bikini physiques outside of NZ
    1:00: How much do genetics play a role in bodybuilding
    1:02: Is politics/favouritism or being on a perceived right team a real thing?
    1:03 posing tips 😍
    1:07; Future goals for Rhiannon
    1.12: Advice for ladies striving towards their pro card




    1 hr 15 min
  • IFBB PRO : Aimee Jacobs
    Today I interviewed the lovely Aimee Jacobs who brought an impressive package to the National stage back in October.  
    In her short time competing within the bikini division she’s certainly made a positive impact within the sport.  
    In today's episode we discussed the importance of finding out what foods keep YOU satisfied, how bodybuilding can give your life structure and routine, not too mention how valuable it is to have a coach who walks the talk and has your best interest at heart. 
    Go and show @aimeej89 some love. 
    For all those wondering who Aimee’s coach is....you can reach out to @Kurtdell @Teamnextlevel.    
    Thank you to all the listeners and to the people who submitted questions. Aimee and I appreciate you all.  
    Have a great Anzac weekend. Stay safe, we are so close to level 3 now!   
    *Apologies for the technical glitch around 35minutes. Just skipped through to the next question*
    53 min
  • TEAM NEXT LEVEL: Kurt Dell
    Today I spoke with Kurt Dell from Team Next Level.
    We discussed the unsettling nature of the Covid-19 virus and what that means for competitors moving forward; especially for those who have been in a deficit for sometime and are unsure of what to do next.
    We also covered:
    -How to train when hypertrophy is the goal
    -Why variety in your diet is crucial
    -PED's & their effects
    -Possible reasons on why brunettes kill it on the international stage
    -Peak week
    -Pumping up
    & much more!
    You can reach out to @kurtdell  @teamnextlevel for coaching on Instagram.
    For posing with Team Next Level you can reach out to @rhiannon_ifbbpro who offers both face to face posing coaching in Auckland and online
    &
    @catherine_daniel_ifbbpro also offers face to face posing coaching in the Wellington region as well as online posing.
    1 hr 42 min
  • THE BODYBUILDING DIETITIANS: Tyarra Nelson
    Today I had a blast recording with one half of The Bodybuilding Dietitians & IFBB Athlete: Tyarra Nelson. 
    In between laughing we discussed why carbs are so important, how taking salt backstage can benefit your physique and much much more! 
    You can reach out to Tyarra for coaching @tyarranelson
    1 hr 20 min
  • TEAM FFLEX: Ryan Milton
    Welcome back guys!
    It’s been a hot minute since I recorded last but I can assure you it was worth the wait.
    Ryan Milton from Vegas based Team FFlex shares with us an insane amount of information on all things competing.
    Some of the topics we covered:
    Reverse diets and what it really means to implement one.
    How women should train glutes
    Prepping vegan, keto as well as other traditional methods.
    Peak weak
    PED’s
    Posing
    Go and check Ryan @teamfflex for yourself. You’ll be glad you did
    teamfflex.com
    1 hr 35 min
  • IFBB BIKINI ATHLETE: Lisa Zakharchenko
    Today I spoke with a bikini athlete from Russia who moved to Melbourne to study an accounting degree.
    We discuss the methods she has used to build her physique, and how different judges in parts of the world prefer certain looks. 
    We cover strategy, peak week protocols and why having a coach is important; but at the end of the day you are the one that has to put in the work. *we lost Lisa’s audio in the final minute because of internet connection*
    1 hr 27 min
  • IFBB PRO: Sheena Jayne Martin

    I'm so excited to share this episode with you all. 

    Sheena has achieved so much within the sport of bodybuilding. 

    She was the first person from NZ and Australia to grace the Olympia stage within the bikini division. She then went on to win the prestigious Bev's Gym New York Pro show and has unbelievably competed in 30 IFBB shows in 4 years all while running her successful coaching and mindset business: Sheena Jayne Fitness.

     It's clear that Sheena has a wealth of experience and really cares for the health and happiness of her athletes. 

    You can reach out to her on instagram @sheenajayne_fitness or sheenajaynefitness.com

    54 min
  • IFBB PRO: Elif Beker
    Today I had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Elif Beker. Elif impressively won her pro card at the first Comp she entered in. From there she has continued to build upon a successful lifestyle and comp press business she runs with her partner [email protected]
    1 hr
  • IFBB PRO: Mariska Roetz
    Mariska Roetz shares what it's like to compete overseas. She also give us some insight into the pros and cons of having a coach based in the country you live, not too mention plenty of fitness and nutrition tips for all the women out there working towards their competing goals. Ladies another quality episode from yet another lovely competitor is live.
    1 hr 24 min
  • IFBB PRO: Catherine Daniel
    Today I talk with the beautiful and very knowledgeable Catherine Daniel. She goes into depth with her training, nutrition and all things competing. 
    You don't want to miss out on this if you're interested in learning more about the bikini division within the IFBB.
    Catherine is also a talented IFBB Bikini Posing Coach based in Wellington and you can reach out to her on her instragram @catherine_daniel_ifbbpro
    Thanks for tuning in guys. Your support is greatly appreciated.
    *Unfortunately we weren't able to get a great internet line so I apologise in advance for the audio not being as crisp as I would of hoped for.*
    1 hr 11 min

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The Bikini Down Under is where IFBB Pro’s, athletes & coaches share with us their knowledge on all things competing. Brought to you by Cate Loader, who’s mission is to help educate women who share…