For this episode, I welcomed friend and client Dakota Geil, who recently finished his first competition. We discussed his first-time experience competing, especially the reverse dieting aspect of a prep, as well as his impressive home gym setup. It was a pleasure chatting with him and I've got no doubt that you'll enjoy this episode.

 

What you'll hear:

 

• How he's feeling after his prep and the challenges of reverse dieting (1:48)
• Perspective on where he started and where he ended up (2:33)
• Post-show maintenance (5:25)
• What the competition season was like for him emotionally and psychologically (8:06)
• His support system through reverse dieting (9:15)
• How he handles the days where he strays from the path and eats everything in sight (11:31)
• Home gym setup (15:23)
• Workout equipment rundowns and additions (21:27)
• The most efficient pieces of equipment in any gym (27:18)
• Keeping it to the basics and what is sustainable in regard to fitness and nutrition (29:47)
• What his future looks like for competition (30:35)
• Learning as you go and bettering yourself (34:51)
• The importance of finding enjoyment in the activities you choose to do (36:52)
• Size vs. definition in bodybuilding (39:49)
• Starting a coaching business (42:31)
• Fixating on the negatives (46:50)

 

Where to learn more about Dakota and his family:

 

• Geil Strength Co.
• Instagram

 

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