Give it the Beanz

Episode 15: Guest interview with Josh Bridgman on Mens Physique

In todays episode we bring you Mr Mens Physique, Josh Bridgman. Josh kicks off the podcast by telling us about his body building journey to date from his first show in 2014 up until his most recent in 2017. We then quickly delve into his transition from a natural athlete to an assisted one. With anabolics being a somewhat taboo subject in the industry we talk about how being open and honest about your usage can actually help your business rather than go against it.

But before someone decides to do so, josh talks about what he would suggest before you decide to jump on the bandwagon too early. This offers as a powerful insight to what you can achieve naturally with the right work ethic and genetics. We then discuss blood work, what the criteria for the mens physique division and any discrepancies we have seen across the different federations.

We then finish the podcast by discussing what 1MR stands for, his dads journey, what he wishes he did when he was natural and what is next in the chapter for Josh Bridgman

 

@joshbridgman
@prepcoachuk

Episode 14: Guest interview with Clara Swedlund on Prep and Overcoming the Binge/Restrict Cycle

In todays episode we bring you the first VW Physique pro athlete, Clara Swedlund. She recently won her pro card in WUP/UKUP at this years British finals. Clara gives the insight to this years prep: her strategies with mindset, how to deal with emotions and the reminder you need to give yourself throughout.

We talk about her mental state near the end of prep and the 8 weeks of daily check ins. In this part of the episode you get both Claras and myself perspective. How she felt when calories were being tapered up, the reason I did so and how we worked together to create the final package.

Clara then opens up about her previous experience with bulimia and how she overcome it. She gives real life advice to anyone listening going through the struggles which the listener will get incredible value from. We also touch on how to deal with the 'need' to binge post show and the best ways to ensure it doesn't happen.

@claritasw
@prepcoachuk

Episode 13: Guest interview with Carly Malc on the Menstrual Cycle

In todays episode I chat with Carly Mac, coach of jphyisque, on her first hand account of her loss of the menstrual cycle but also how she was able to regain. Carly kicks off the episode by giving a brief history of her body building career, her coaching to date and how the loss of a period is so common in todays society.

She then goes into her hypothalamic amenorrhea, denoting how she hadn't had a period in over 10 year and the struggles she faced along the way when she reached out for help. After years of frustration she explains how she educated herself and got on top of her own hormones, now having successfully had her first period in that 10 year time frame.

We also discuss the taboo nature that is the menstrual cycle and why that is is such in todays society. Throughout the episode Carly talks with passion on the subject and gets emotional when discussing her mental state at her lowest point. This hard hitting, first hand account will serve as inspiration to any females in the same scenario and is a MUST listen.

@prepcoachuk
@carylmac
@tjponlinebodycomp
www.vwphysique.com

Episode 12: Guest interview with Dr Dean Smart on Anabolics, Growth hormone and Blood work

Please note all things discussed on this podcast are for informational purposes only and should NOT be deemed as advice in anyway. If you wish to partake in any of the topics discussed, please seek the advice of a qualified medical professional. In todays episode I bring to you the Gandalf of the anabolics world, Dr Dean Smart. His knowledge on anabolics, particularly the physiology and pharmacology is apparent throughout the episode. 

We kick things off by recapping the three different compounds that form the base of all steroids: Test, DHT and Nandrolone. Why we might use them at different stages during a bulk and a dieting phase, and the physiology behind why we retain water when running higher nandrolone.

Dean then gives us an insight to trenbolone, why it is often see as this 'nectar of the gods' compound, and also how to deal with side effects such as poor sleep quality, coined as "Trensomina" and the mental state it can give. Dean shared real life supplement protocols that can mitigate its effects.

 

We then finish off by discussing growth hormone, mk677 and the importance of bloods work. Dean drops so many valuable knowledge bombs throughout this is a must listen to an AAS user. 

Please listen to episodes 6 and 7 before listening to this to get a better understanding of the terminology. 

@deanstm
@prepcoachuk

 

Episode 11: Guest interview with Ryan Hook on Sleep

In todays episode, we bring you another one of the Muscle Mentors, Ryan Hook. Today we delve deep into all things sleep related. First off discussing what sleep actually is and the different stages of sleep: light sleep, NREM, REM sleep, deep sleep.

We move swiftly on to discuss circadian rhythm and it's importance in regulating our sleep cycle and optimising one physique. Ryan then details the determinant of poor sleep quality overt time can have on your health and why we should see value getting enough sleep but the right quality of it. 

We spend the last chunk of the episode talking about how you can improve your sleep quality but in the real world. Simply strategies you can implement immediately and see an improvement. 

@ryan_themusclementors
@prepcoachuk

Episode 10: Guest interview with Steff Noble on Mental Health and Womans Bodybuilding

In todays episode Steff and I discuss mental health issues within woman bodybuilding. She offers clear cut advise and strategies on how to work around issues you may already have or that could come with the like of a competition prep.

Steff gives the definitive line on what to do when you might not be receiving the support you crave on your physique journey from your partner/friends or family. She then goes on to detail what mindset you should have before undergoing a lengthy dieting phase and what to expect post show. Denoting the changes that can happen in a woman body but giving a real life example of what can happen, and how she learned from it and what she now does with her clients.

Lastly she wraps up by talking about the negative implications social media can have on you're journey and how she believes self worth should measured.

If your a female out there and you are interested in dieting in general or perhaps for a competition/photoshoot, this is a MUST listen.

 

@steff_noble_figurepro

@prepcoachuk

Episode 9: Guest interview with Joe Parish on Developing your Coaching Business

In todays episode Joe and I discuss the move from 1-1 personal training on the gym floor, all the way up to running your own successful online coaching business. Joe gives an insight of what to do and what not to do based from personal experiences. You only have to listen to Joe chat for five minutes to hear the passion he has for helping people change but one of his best qualities is that he is so willing to share his knowledge with other.

We go into strategies to generate client leads on the gym floor to online, what it takes to build a brand and common mistakes we see made with online coaching. Throughout the whole episode Joe drop tips and advice to coaches of all abilities. 

A must listen for any coach out there. 

@joeparish
@tjponlinebodycomp

@prepcoachuk

Episode 8: Guest interview with Erin Thomson on Female Bodybuilding

In todays episode Erin and I discuss all things womans body building. Erin gives an insight to what it takes to get into the condition necessary but also the effects it can have on your body which many might be unaware of before undergoing a dieting phase. We also talk about the transition from bikini to figure, training considerations and placings with different federations.

Erin drops so many tips for woman thinking of competing throughout the episode, for any female thinking of doing so, this is a must listen.

@erint.ifbbpro
@prepcoachuk

Episode 7: Guest interview with Joe Jeffery on Anabolics

In todays episode Joe and I discuss anabolics in detail. Following on from episode 6, Joe goes further into detail of the mechanisms of action, stack design, drug inter individuality and so much more. We also touch on clenbuterol and yohombine. If you use anabolics or are thinking of using them, this really is a must listen.

Please note all things discussed on this podcast are for informational purposes only and should NOT be deemed as advice in anyway. If you wish to partake in any of the topics discussed, please seek the advice of a qualified medical professional.

@joejefferyuk
@prepcoachuk

 

Episode 6: Anabolic/Androgenic Steroid Physiology 'The Basics'

In todays episode I discuss the physiology behind anabolic androgrenic steroids. These are often poorly misunderstood, so I shed some light on how the act within the body, different kinds and the side effects of long term useage. A brief summary of questions topic are below:

-What testosterone is, where it comes from, how it is metabolised and the effects it has on the male body

-The difference between anabolic side effects and andorgrenic side effects

-The indirect effect of testosterone on other bodily tissues and aromatisation

-The difference between test based drugs, DHT based drugs and nandrolone base drugs

-Why might I favour higher 19-Nor drugs vs high test during a bulk

-Orals and what why esters might be added to injectables

-The side effects of long term usage on the body

@prepcoachuk