Today, I speak with IFBB Sammy Houle, a NASM certified personal trainer, who received her Bachelor of Science in Ath letic Training with a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and is currently living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is a Full-Time Fit Body Fusion Online Coach, where she works with competition, lifestyle, and transformation clients. She turned pro in 2020 at USAs after competing in 4 other national shows. She made her Pro debut at the 2021 Sacramento Pro.

 

She talks about the differences between competing as a Pro versus as an amateur and how she handled those changes. Sammy tells us about different experiences with prep and improvement seasons and how she uses macros to foster a healthy relationship with food. We also hear about Sammy’s coaching philosophy and strategies she uses to helps her clients be successful and stay healthy!

 

Sammy’s journey to the Pro stage is full of valuable lessons. You won’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:

-differences between competing as a Pro versus amateur

-the importance of having community

-accountability in the improvement season

-macros versus meal plans

-coaching philosophy

-deciding to become a coach

-working with Fit Body Fusion

-communicating with you coach

-the importance of bloodwork

-taking rest days seriously

-why posing is so important

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TIME STAMPS

[1:00] introductions

[3:20] prepping for a pro shoe versus prepping for an NPC show

[8:13] differences between prep and improvement season

[11:20] macros versus meal plans

[15:50] Sammy’s approach to coaching and using macros

[21:11] how her experiences have influenced her coaching style

[23:55] becoming a coach for Fit Body Fusion

[30:20] how life changed after becoming a coach full time

[33:00] things to consider when choosing a coach

[36:30] making friends in the industry

[40:50] health in the improvement season

[47:03] Sammy’s competing journey and using feedback

[50:40] nailing your posing

[55:00] training focuses

[61:45] advice for competitors

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