THE DIALED SHOW

In this episode of the Dialed Show, hosts Nick McElhinny and Anthony Berretta discuss the journey of becoming a coach, sharing insights, advice, and personal experiences to help aspiring coaches navigate the challenges of the industry. They emphasize the importance of passion, building credibility, and the distinction between personal training and coaching, while also addressing common pitfalls an...

The episode covers the breakdown of the Olympia, focusing on men's physique and bodybuilding. It discusses the process of qualifying for the Olympia and the amateur Olympia, as well as the controversy surrounding the physique of some competitors. It also delves into the results and performances of specific athletes in the Olympia competition. The conversation covers the Men's Physique division of...

The conversation covers the experience of the Summer Shredding Championships, competitor achievements, the qualification process, competition and placements, friendly competition, coaching and personal growth, creating positive coaching experiences, the impact of the competition experience, and the community and energy of the show. The conversation covers the journey of Summer Shredding, the impac...

The conversation explores the differences between powerlifting and bodybuilding, the journey to powerlifting, training and preparation, nutrition in powerlifting and fat loss coaching, programming differences in powerlifting and fat loss, and powerlifting competition and weight categories. The mindset and lifestyle changes are crucial in fat loss coaching, and powerlifting and bodybuilding have di...

The hosts introduce a new game format for the podcast, engaging in a series of 'would you rather' questions related to fitness and physique goals. The conversation explores the importance of consistency in meal plans, the trade-off between training legs and using a weighted vest, the desire for a dream physique despite accusations of juicing, the impact of cardio and diet on physique goals, the va...

The podcast episode covers the experience of a client's bodybuilding competition, the coaching process, and the significance of competing at a young age. It also delves into the importance of choosing the right competition category, the impact of mock shows, and the benefits of traveling for competitions. The conversation emphasizes the mental and physical transformation of clients, the long-term...

The episode discusses bodybuilding competitions, different divisions, and federations, comparing OCB and NPC. It also covers the importance of conditioning, posing, and the impact of different federations on competitors. The conversation covers various aspects of bodybuilding competitions, including posing, different federations, show experiences, and competition classes. It also delves into the d...

The hosts discuss their journey from fixed to growth mindset, overcoming self-confidence issues, and experiencing imposter syndrome in their careers as personal trainers. They emphasize the importance of embracing fear and leaning into discomfort to achieve personal and professional growth. The conversation delves into the themes of self-belief, imposter syndrome, taking risks, and the importance...

The episode discusses red flags in coaching, including lack of transformations, unrealistic expectations, poor communication, and upselling. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on identifying warning signs in coaching relationships. In this conversation, Nick and Anthony discuss the key factors to consider when choosing a fitness coach, including credibility, structure, specializatio...

The podcast episode discusses the importance of social media for coaches and athletes, focusing on mistakes in fitness coaching content, building trust with social media content, creating engaging social media content, increasing engagement and reach, understanding marketing funnels, top of funnel and bottom of funnel content, influence of social media on daily life, self-talk and personal develop...

In this episode, Nick and Anthony discuss the use of AI in fitness coaching, covering topics such as nutrition, accountability, training, and posing. They also celebrate a recent win and share insights on the limitations of AI in the fitness industry. The conversation delves into the role of a coach in bodybuilding, highlighting the limitations of AI in coaching, the influence of fitness influence...

The conversation covers the comprehensive preparation for a bodybuilding show, including choosing a show and federation, setting a timeline for weight loss, making diet and lifestyle changes, understanding commitment, mastering posing and stage presence, and considering the costs and considerations involved in competing. The conversation covers the costs associated with bodybuilding competitions,...

In this episode, the hosts discuss fitness plateaus, addressing issues related to progress in the gym and weight loss. They cover topics such as training intensity, nutrition, hidden calories, and meal frequency. The conversation also delves into the importance of seeking help and guidance from others in the fitness journey. The conversation covers the importance of tracking macros in bodybuilding...

In this episode, Nick and Anthony debunk fitness myths, discuss the anabolic window, fasting, meal timing, protein myths, fasted cardio, and the necessity of supplements for muscle growth. The conversation covers a range of fitness-related topics, including the role of supplements, the relationship between soreness and muscle growth, the importance of switching up exercises, the concept of trainin...

The conversation delves into the importance of men's mental health awareness, understanding depression in men, finding personal outlets for mental health, diversifying outlets and relationships, identifying real friends and fake friends, choosing the right people in your life, the role of friends in personal growth, challenges in friendships during bodybuilding prep, the impact of friendships on p...

The conversation covers the topic of building in the off-season, focusing on growth phases, bulking, and the importance of a reverse diet. It also delves into the mindset and approach to off-season training, tracking progress, and the role of a coach in guiding the growth phase. The conversation covers various aspects of training program creation, including total working sets per muscle group, tim...

In this episode, Nick and Anthony discuss the post-show experience in bodybuilding, the challenges of mental and physical recovery, and the importance of a proper reverse diet. They also delve into the controversy surrounding AI-generated meal plans and the ethical considerations of coaching in the fitness industry. The conversation covers the post-show period in bodybuilding, including the import...

The conversation covers post-competition reflection, competition experience and results, reflection on previous show placements, off-season focus on back development, posing improvement and routine, posing practice and cardio, importance of posing and practice, mental preparation for show day, mental state in peak week, bodybuilding motivation and purpose, influence of surroundings and community,...

The conversation covers various aspects of contest prep, including the mental and physical challenges, the importance of a reverse diet, and the financial and emotional investment required for bodybuilding. It also delves into the significance of macros, particularly protein, carbohydrates, and fats, in the context of bodybuilding and prep. The conversation covers various aspects of bodybuilding p...

The first episode of the Dialed Podcast features hosts Nick McElhinny and Anthony Berretta discussing their fitness journeys, the impact of bodybuilding, and the importance of accurate fitness information. They share advice to their younger selves, emphasizing the significance of nutrition, training, and personal growth through fitness. The conversation highlights the transformative power of the g...