Give it the Beanz

Episode 29: Guest interview with Dr Eric Balcavage on the Thyroid

In todays episode we bring you Dr Eric Balcavage to discuss all things related to clinical/sub clinical hypothyroidism. Eric describes the function of the thyroid in great detail, but also goes into how we can see a under active thyroid wrongly diagnosed.

He confidently backs up his statement by describing how t3 interacts with all bodily systems and functions, leading to dysfunction, inflammation and chronic stress. He seamless connects the dots, explains the x, y a z and it will truly blow your mind at some of the knowledge bombs he drops.

A superb episode for anyone out there having thyroid issues and what they can do to help their situation. With the take home message being to manage stress more effectively, eat well, value recovery and body.

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Episode 28: Refeeds and Deloads

In todays episode I discuss the why and how someone might need a refeed or a deload. At a time many will be dieting for a show/shoot there will be a lot of instagram about people consuming burgers and chips on their refeed day then looking better a few days later. This can often give people a false sense of what a refeed is there to do and a thought that they might need one (tip here: you don't).

I also discuss the signs you might see when you'll need to back off the gas and deload. I explain what exactly a deload is and my strategy I use with clients.

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Episode 27: Guest interview with Alexander Kolliari-Turner on Steroid Research

In todays episode we bring you Alex Kolliari-Turner is a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Brighton working on a project that for the FIRST TIME is monitoring human anabolic steroid users whilst they cycle off steroids to see how much muscle mass they retain and if their muscle exhibits a "memory" of previous exposure.

Studies in mice have shown that after steroid exposure mice loose muscle mass, but their muscle retains high levels of "myonuclei" (which are the structural units responsible for creating muscle protein), suggesting that the benefits of steroids may be long lasting and your ability to build muscle may always be "enhanced". 

If you are a male, aged 20-40 years old and a current or past anabolic steroid user you would be eligible to take part and have a fully expenses paid trip to the University of Brighton. If you are on TRT you may also be eligible to take part dependent on your current TRT dosage and date of previous exposure. Please email Alex on A.Kolliari-Turner@brighton.ac.uk to find out more. 

Episode 26: How I program for my clients

In todays episode I discuss the system I have created for helping clients transform their physique. I go into detail on how I program for females and males including the differences in training and also why this is so.

If you are unsure on any of the topics discussed pleased drop me a message and we can have a chat.

@prepcoachuk

Episode 25: Guest interview with Dr Carrie Jones on the Menstrual Cylc

In todays episode we bring you Dr Carrie Jones and an episode that discusses all things to do with the menstrual cycle. Carrie explains the ins and outs of the cycle from a physiological perspective but in laymens terms so anyone can understand.

She then delves deep into why women can lose their period around the time of competing for shows/shoots but also what they can do to get it back. We talk about the importance of blood work but what to look out for when you get the results and why you should consider the dutch test.

We finish off the episode by discussing the contraceptive pill, chemicals in foods/plastics that might be effecting it and PCOS.

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@prepcoachuk

Episode 24: Guest interview with Corinne Ingman on Competing and Physique Development

In todays episode we bring you the one and only Corinne Ingman, who is the partner of Jordan Peters. She is a dual athlete, competing in both power lifting and womens physique so it was great to get an insight on her training, mindset and opinions on the industry and the current moment.

One interesting part of the episode is how she feels men and women should train similar and how she has already trained around males. Which she feels ultimately has helped her shape her physique into what it is today.

A superb listen for anyone wanting to hear from the future strongest female power lifter ever!

@prepcoachuk
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Episode 23: Ins and Outs of Prep

In todays episode we bring you the ins and outs of extremity dieting. From the cost of it all, to establishing how much weight you'll need to pull off and other factors you'll need to consider before you embark on it such as environment.

I also go into common issues you may see along the way such as digestive issues/constipation and how to deal with them, amongst other common things we will see. I also touch on bodyweight fluctuations and the loss of cycle during prep for females.

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Episode 22: Guest interview with Mr Universe NABBA Pro Josh Maley on Bodybuilding

In todays episode we bring your the one and only viking that is Josh Maley. He is a BIG man, some say he is a descendant of Zesus himself but he is the current Mr NABBA Pro Universe. Having been in the body building scene for over a decade we hear his first hand account of his career and how his training has changed over the years.

The passion and relentless pursuit to be better comes through in his deliver when discussing his vision and the path he has been on. He also lets the listeners know how much he stays on top of his health and how he goes about things post show.

He lets the listeners know what to focus on in there early days to change their physique and why he kept dosages low then. This is where his brutal consistency shines through.

Lastly he finished off by saying it's all just about being better, year in year out, and that in a subject sport, that's all we can do. One of the most humble bodybuilders you'll see on the scene.

Episode 21: Guest interview with Dr Scott Stevenson on Steroid Pharmacology

In todays episode we bring you the master that is Dr Scott Stevenson. We discuss the pharmacology and physiology behind anabolic steroids and go into detail at what specifically happens at the androgen receptor.

Scott gives a layman's terminology of how steroid are transported in the blood but also how the different steroid derivatives act at specific receptors (Testosterone, DHT, Nandrolone). We go further down the rabbit hole with physiology and discuss Primobolan/NPP in which we hypothesis why they might used during contest prep/gaining pahse.

We conclude the episode by touching on growth hormone but then also discussing the side effect of steroid usage in woman. Throughout the whole episode Scott backs up his opinion with research and emphasis the different inter individuality response to all these compounds.

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Episode 20: Guest interview with Dr Rosie Tarbuck on Eating Disorders, Gut issues and Nightshift on prep

Today we bring you the first guest of 2020 and the new decade, Rosie Tarbuck. She is pretty much a jacked version of barbie but has the brains to go with. She is a doctor and in todays episode she shares her own experience with anorexia nervosa and how she overcame it.

She emphasis the importance of getting fully recovered and away from any meal plan before considering competing and offers advice to anyone else out their going through the same struggle. After that we go into the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, commonly confused and labelled as the same.

Rosie then discuss digestive issues we commonly see on prep, how to avoid them and what to do post perp if you experience any irregularities with your bowel movements/gut health. She wraps up the episode by discussing how she is able to work around nightshift whilst still competing for a show.

Any female competitor or aspiring competitor will get huge value out of todays episode.

@drpixielifts
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