Give it the Beanz

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.

@dr.carriejones
@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
@cai57

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.

@prepcoachuk

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
@prepcoachuk

Episode 19: Guest interview with Mark Coles on Self Mastery and PT Development

Today we bring you the Optimus Prime of the personal training industry, Mark Coles. He has dedicated the past 18 years of his life to developing his mind, body and craft. He has a mission to help fitness professionals all over the world improve their business/brand and he does that very well.

He kicks off the episode by giving his opinion on what self mastery his. He goes into detail of his journey to date, what he has learned over the years and the experiences that have helped mould him into the man he is today.

After explaining how long he worked on his physique and education for he goes into the 3 most common mistakes he see personal trainer make in todays industry and how they can rectify that. He then explains the importance of values, having a vision and manifesting your own future.

Check out marks instagram page, podcast and website to see all about their upcoming seminars and courses.


@markcolesm10
@prepcoachuk
www.m10life.com
www.m10fitness.co.uk

Episode 18: Guest interview with Dr Andrew Chappell on Natural Bodybuilding Prep Research

In todays episode we bring Dr Andrew Chappell, one of the leaders in research in Natural Bodybuilding in the UK today. Andrew kicks off the episode by describing his education over the years and his experience in bodybuilding to date, recently playing top 3 in the world for the middle weight division.

After that he goes deep into his findings of the traits which make a bodybuilder successful or not: training protocols, dietary habits, length of diet and so much more. It's at this point we find out his last diet was 26 weeks long.He backs up his findings from amaturer competitors by discussing his research within the professional realms. Here they found very similar traits which he talks about at length.

We then wrap up the episode by discussing his research into peak week and the common things we might see: carb loading, sodium loading and the use of alcohol. For any natural body builder out there this is an absolute MUST listen if your thinking of competing.

@fulledbyscottsoats
@propprepcoaching
@prepcoachuk

Episode 17: Guest interview with Aj Morris on Natural Bodybuilding

In todays episode we bring you the natty king, Aj Morris. Aj kicks off the episode by giving a brief history into his own career in bodybuilding what inspired him to do so. He then details the available options that are out there for all natural athletes and the progressions you can make in them such as UKDFBA and BNBF. During at what time he explains why he made the decision to compete with UKDFBA where he won the world junior title.

We then delve deeper into what protocols Aj uses when his clients or himself are competing abroad and it interesting to see that not much really changes. This leads nicely onto the next part of the episode where we clarify that there is very little difference between natural and assisted body building process, expect of course for the use of exogenous compounds.

We then go on to talk about 'old school' vs 'new school' body building and then Aj finishes off the podcast with his advice to anyone listening out there who is on the fence of taking anabolics or not. 

If you like all things bodybuilding, this is and episode you DO NOT want to miss

@prepcoachuk
@ajmorris_
@teammbm_

Episode 16: Guest interview with Calum Raistrick on Prep and Peaking

In todays episode we bring the you peaking master that is Calum Raistrick. He is the 4th Muscle Mentor to feature on the podcast and with todays episode you're in for a treat.

Calum kicks off the episode by explaining the importance of the 'prep' before the prep. Ensuring that all variables in regards to sleep, stress, recovery, food and health are in alignment before a prep should be under taken. Then we discuss the journey from 20 weeks out right up until the 8 weeks out point: the whole process and potential barriers you might face. 

Then I ask Calum about why he runs daily check ins from 8 weeks out and what he is looking to achieve/manage by doing so. He speaks at length the fundamental reasons behind why but ultimate we see his level of care and his emotional support for his clients shine through here.

We then go on to discuss the process from 4 weeks out, the magical 'peak week', the use of diuretics and where to start if you want to become a prep coach.

@calum_themusclementors
@prepcoachuk