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Sarah welcomes Mark Oakes to the Beyond Condition Podcast where they delve into his wealth of knowledge as a bodybuilding judge and successful natural champion.

Mark is a font of knowledge when it comes to the world of bodybuilding, with over 20 years of experience. Mark is the vice president of UKDFBA and judges at shows all over the world. This episode is both informative and engaging for anyone wanting to understand more about being a competitive athlete.

Discussions include:
*Mark’s story
*Judging at bodybuilding shows
*Professional roles at bodybuilding shows
*The sport of bodybuilding
*Bodybuilding categories
*Tested and untested federations
*Judging criteria
*Forced ranking
*Show formats
*Sponsorship
*Sportsmanship
*Placing at shows
*The importance of posing
*Being competitive
*Enjoying your time on stage
*Embracing prep
*Coaching
*Managing expectations
*Competing internationally
*Individual posing routines
*Posing practise

Follow Mark on Instagram @natural_oak

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/mqwkXLIbhqA

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Sarah welcomes Sam Pitchford to the Beyond Condition Podcast where they discuss the journey of a competitor, the highs, the lows and everything in between.

Sam is an international Powerlifter and previous competitive rugby player. Sam is a nurse and coaches amateur powerlifters. We dig into everything that goes into competitive sport, our coaching programmes and many topics associated with the lifestyle that we lead as athletes.

Discussions include:
*Athlete mindset
*Living with an athlete
*Bodybuilding prep
*Incompatibility
*Length of a prep
*Goal setting
*Competing
*Life outside of sport
*Community
*Tunnel vision
*Training considerations
*Self growth
*Post show
*Resilience
*Genetics
*Individualised coaching and programming

Follow Sam on Instagram @pitchfordpowerlifting

Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/_v0c3B1b4W8

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Sarah welcomes Rimini to the Beyond Condition Podcast to share her journey as a competitor and her ambitions of moving from bikini to the figure category.

We cover plenty of topics under the umbrella of bodybuilding, with insights into living as a bodybuilder, what it takes to move up a category and how Rimini embraces all phases as a competitor.

Discussions include:
*Enjoying bodybuilding
*Bodybuilding community
*Communicating with those around you
*Living as a bodybuilding
*Bodybuilding couples
*Coaching
*Moving from bikini to figure
*Training performance and structure
*Bodybuilding categories
*PED use in bodybuilding
*Tested/ untested federations
*Off season
*Reverse dieting
*Support network
*IBS and stress
*The law of attraction
*Training splits
*The cost of competing
*Bodybuilding prep
*Planning ahead
*Post show
*Macros
*Different federations
*Back to back shows
*Adherence
*Social media
*Off plan foods
*Sponsorship

Follow Rimini on Instagram @riminifit

Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/xTkNc5fP1zk

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Sarah welcomes Carly Thornton back to the Beyond Condition Podcast to talk about the ways in which you can invest in yourself.

When it comes to self development there are many opportunities to grow. Investing in yourself can be done physically, mentally and financially and we want to give you insight into the many routes you can explore to enhance your journey of self growth.

Discussions include:
*Investing in yourself
*Personal growth
*Emotional development
*Social media
*Physical appearance
*Eating disorders
*Childhood trauma
*External pressure and validation
*Finding your why
*Comparing yourself to others
*Support network
*Post show
*Planning ahead
*Embracing change
*Goal setting
*Dealing with conflict
*Enjoying the journey
*Bodybuilding preps
*Self respect
*Hobbies
*Fixed mindset
*Self care
*The benefits of a coach

Follow Carly on Instagram @carlythorntonofficial
Check out Carly's clothing range @gluteywear

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/CHYcpMqhiBQ

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Sarah welcomes Emma Hyndman and Rob Latti to the Beyond Condition Podcast for an insightful and informative discussion about dealing with conflict.

On the journey of physique development we can face both internal and external pressures that can affect our ability to achieve our goals. The stress and negative impact that comes from dealing with conflict is something for anyone who wants to progress should consider, not only from a physique standpoint but from a mental health perspective too.

Discussions include:
*Champion mindset
*Dealing with conflict
*Overcoming obstacles
*Competing as a bodybuilder
*Limiting beliefs
*Being realistic with your expectations
*Self talk
*Embracing the different phases of bodybuilding
*Body image
*Athlete mentality
*External pressure
*Communication
*Food disorders and behaviour
*Managing stress and sleep
*Judging at bodybuilding shows
*Coaching
*The importance of posing

Find Rob and Emma on Instagram:
@roblatti
@theposingpro

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Jg9FW4xkd7Y

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Sarah welcomes Chris Emmett to the Beyond Condition Podcast to talk about how to structure your training for your physique goals.

Chris has tons of knowledge and experience when it comes to training, we hope to share plenty of information to help you understand more about making your training specific to your goals.

Discussions include:
*Sports outside of bodybuilding
*Benefits of weight training
*Pschological effects of training
*Monitoring progression
*Online coaching
*Training considerations
*Goal setting
*Technique and longevity
*Bodybuilding as a lifestyle
*Exercise selection
*Coaching relationship
*Recovery
*Nutrition considerations
*Deloads
*Stress management
*Consistency
*Training enjoyment
*Social media
*Training mentality
*Comparing yourself to others
*Assisted athletes
*Nailing the basics
*Prep
*Post show
*Relationship with food
*Your fitness journey

Find Chris on Instagram @chrisemmettonlinept

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8Voc3Tm5gBY

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In the spirit of love, 4 bodybuilding couples get together for plenty of laugh's, sharing of moments and some funny stories, that I'm sure will bring a smile to your face.

As bodybuilders living together you can imagine how much we have to share, not only the challenges we face and supporting each other's journeys, but as people that are down to earth, we don't hold back!

I really hope you enjoy this lighthearted episode.

🎙️ Beyond Condition brings you conversations with athletes, coaches, judges, researchers and industry experts exploring bodybuilding, performance, mindset, health and everything beyond the stage.

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Sarah welcomes Kezza Macdonald to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a heartwarming and inspirational episode. Kezza shares her story and how bodybuilding has helped her realise she is capable of many great things.

2022 was incredible year for Kezza after finding bodybuilding in 2021. Kezza competed with multiple federations, gaining multiple accolades and experience in the sport. It's great to hear her journey and how bodybuilding has helped Kezza believe in herself across all areas of life.

Discussions include:
*Kezza's story
*Post show
*Different bodybuilding phases
*The benefits of a coach
*Back to back shows
*Support network and your inner circle
*ADHD
*The power of podcasts
*External pressure
*Anxiety
*PMT
*Competing and gaining confidence
*Life skills learnt from bodybuilding
*Finding the right coach for you
*Ownership
*Relationship with food
*Enjoying bodybuilding

Find Kezza on Instagram @kmac28_28

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JB0ttT_xres

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Sarah welcomes Mindset Coach Rob Latti back to the Beyond Condition Podcast to give insight into how you can successfully overcome obstacles and deal with self doubt.

Rob is your man when it comes to mindset, working with multiple competitors. Get ready for plenty of tools that will help you move forward.

Discussions include:
*Overcoming setbacks
*Victim mindset
*Being judged as a competitor
*Mantra’s and meditation
*Self doubt
*Realising your own potential
*Negative self talk
*Limiting self belief
*Self care
*Being bullied and how that can affect you
*Dealing with childhood trauma
*Re-framing your outlook
*Finding your why
*Immersion technique
*Comparing yourself to others
*Social media
*Managing stress
*Athlete mentality
*Embracing all phases as a bodybuilder
*Realising your own achievements
*Being present
*Committing to your goals
*Dealing with problems that are out of your control
*Your support network and inner circle
*Creating your life
*Daily wins
*Enjoying your journey
*Self development
*Turning obstacles into lessons
*Facing challenges in life
*Individual response to situations

Find Rob on Instagram @roblatti

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Sarah welcomes Charlie back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where they delve into off season as a competitive bodybuilder.

They cover plenty when it comes to how you can apply yourself to a growth phase, covering nutrition, training and everything in between.

Discussions include:
*Off season tips
*Goal setting
*Maintaining focus in all phases as a bodybuilding
*Bodybuilding preps
*Reverse dieting
*Preparing for a prep
*Psychological effects as a competitor
*Recovery
*Training in different phases
*Progressing as a competitor
*Back to back shows
*Progressive training
*Food choices
*Post show
*Social media
*Insulin
*Flexible dieting
*Sodium
*'Stage lean'
*Individual needs and response
*'Cheat meals'
*Trigger foods/ binge behaviour
*Off plan considerations
*Food choices
*Preparing for prep
*Cardio considerations
*The bodybuilding lifestyle
*Coaching

Check out Charlie's coaching page here: @pro.physiques

Find Charlie on Instagram @charliegarforth

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/k-WYDEef2dY

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