Everything Else In Bodybuilding

Welcome back to the show!  Tune in as I share the disturbing events that happened at the local show I was at last weekend. Find out what I think has led to things like this happening frequently in bodybuilding…and why issues like this continue to get swept under the rug. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about it and sure enough this episode runs a little longer than usual due to my pa...

Welcome back to the show! On this episode we bring on Dr. Mike T. Nelson to talk about the disconnect of basic physiology and the things bodybuilders do that just don’t make sense.  It’s a fun listen with Dr. Mike’s quirky sense of humor.  Give the show a thumbs up or leave a review on iTunes if you enjoyed it! You can find Dr. Mike at www.miketnelson.com or on instagram at @drmiketnelson You can...

Welcome back to the show! I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting while on the road and while judging and spectating at various bodybuilding shows.  I was thinking the types of people that compete in bodybuilding shows and came up with three of them.   Join the Facebook group called  “The ‘Everything Else’ in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders!” and tell us which one reflects you the closest… and find out...

PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) have become a constant topic of conversation in the sport of bodybuilding. Our guest today, Victor Black, has a massive knowledge base on PEDs (i.e. performance enhancing drugs), hormones, metabolism control, and vitamins.  He ruffles a lot of feathers in the fitness and bodybuilding industry ... because he calls out highly influential and well known people on th...

We are about a month into our travels taking this podcast on tour of the United States, and have settled into somewhat of a groove with getting our nutrition and training in while on tour. Today I’m going to talk about the things we have done to adapt to getting our nutrition in while not having the luxuries of a stove, fridge, or much storage at all. I’m also going to talk about how we are adapti...

You might know Rich as one of the best bodybuilders of all time. Or you might know him for his quality supplement brand, Gaspari Nutrition, which has outlasted countless other brands since the 1990s.  Or you might know both!  But on this episode you are going to learn things about Rich, his work ethic, and his resilience, that will make you even greater of a fan.  And together with my co-host Vass...

We are off! The first leg of the Podcast tour began this past week. We are now traveling around the entire United States so if you see our van with the podcast name, “Everything Else” in Bodybuilding, and my giant mug on it, be sure to honk and wave!  On this episode I am going to share about our experiences so far as we traveled through Pennsylvania and Chicago, IL while out on tour — and our lif...

Dr. Bill Campbell, PhD is a pioneering researcher in the area of female physique enhancement.  He is the director of one of the only research labs in the world that studies lean people getting leaner.  Today he joins myself and my co-host Vassilios Metropoulos for a discussion about getting lean for competitions, strategies for post show nutrition, and shares the latest research surrounding all th...

In my 20 years in the sport I’ve observed some consistencies with WHO this sport attracts.  We don’t talk about the psychological components to competing and how it affects people’s mental health.  This episode provides a deeper look into addiction and mental health in bodybuilding.  Be sure to join the Facebook group called  “The ‘Everything Else’ in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders!”  to share your...

We’re getting ready! My podcast tour of the USA promoting THIS SHOW starts July 2022 and today I talk about all the updates on the tour plans.   From tour life in a van… Where we are heading… What will be doing on tour… ..and WHY… This episode is the official kick off of to all things pre-tour planning going on. Be sure to join the Facebook group called “The ‘Everything Else’ in Bodybuilding Podca...

What does it mean to be a bodybuilder? Is it really that hard? In today’s episode, as a 20 year bodybuilding veteran, I share the specifics on what my diet, training, and cardio all look like.  I also share how I structure my day in and around my training and nutrition. And then…at the end of the episode I make an exciting announcement about my upcoming podcast tour of The United States!  Link bel...

What’s up guys and welcome back to the show! Today I’m going to talk about the changes in the bodybuilding industry that I’ve noticed over the past 10 years with the increased presence of fitness and bodybuilding all over social media. I’m going to cover many different areas that I’ve seen change from attitude, influence, trends, and I’ll even touch on the evolution of haters and trolls for fun to...

But reallllyy….do you need to spend money on a custom made competition suit?  Does it really matter on stage? Today’s guest is Maggie Keaveny who has been a custom suit designer for 17 years and an IFBB Pro Fitness competitor for 32 years. She knows the ins and outs of competition prep, and on this episode, she provides a ton of insight on competition suits.  We discuss suit trends, the difference...

Welcome back guys! This episode is about society’s perception of winning and defeat.  I use a case study of IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor Ashley Kaltwasser and some of the heat she is getting from peers as an example.   I offer a different perspective about winning and how I believe you can think more like an unapologetic competitor.  I also talk about how the “more is more is better” attitude is hur...

Welcome back guys!  The minute you get off stage I’m sure most of you will agree that you want to see pictures and video of you up on stage. You will ask everyone you know how you did and how well they think you placed.  After the competition, if you didn’t place as well as you hoped, you might even take a moment to visit the judging table or email the promotor to get feedback to find out how to i...

Welcome back guys! This week I’m very excited to have a guest on the show to shed some light on "peak week" and talk about a recommended protocol from a scientific viewpoint.  Today with my special co-host, and husband, Vassilios Metropoulos, we interview Dr. Guillermo Escalante who has a doctorate in science, is a professor of Kinesiology, an athletic trainer hired by bodybuilding promotors to ov...

What you do the final week before your competition can literally make or break how well your physique shows looks at your bodybuilding show.  The “fail” occurs when you make changes during this final week of show that have a irrepairable outcome...and in a bad way. In part 2 of Show Prep Fails, I go into detail on some personal experiences I’ve had with some final week of show protocols.  I share...

What is unique about bodybuilding that can cause stress in various relationships?  How do you prevent it? Today I’m starting a new series on my show with the main topic being “show prep fails.” The first discussion I’m going to tackle is where relationships can go wrong.  I dive into three specific types of relationships in life and the potential issues that can surface when you compete.  I provid...

Does age matter when competing?   The topic of age is on the forefront lately with some federations changing their rules on age minimums and what age quantifies as “masters” divisions. I started competing at 20 years old all the way through my 30s and now into my 40s. On this episode I’m going to talk about the differences I’ve noticed with competing at 20, 30, and 40+ years of age. I’m going to w...

Competing in bodybuilding competitions no matter what federation or division is no easy feat.  There is a lot to consider before you take the plunge and pick a show.  This goes for both new people and veterans.  My goal of this episode is to share with you seven things that I believe are absolute MUSTs for you to think about beforehand…long before the prep goggles go on.  And to tell some of you t...

Welcome back you guys! Imma gonna ruffle some feathers today…are you ready? Posing workshops and posing coaches are popping up like the kernels in jiffy popcorn on the stove from 1950. Yup, I said it, and you might be thinking it. You probably don’t know which posing coach you “NEED.”  You probably have no clue if you will ever pose “right” either.   All you know is that if you even think of posin...

I was asked the other day why I, or anyone, would want to compete at a show where it’s not an equal playing field.  Meaning, why would anyone who is a drug free athlete choose to compete in a federation where the athletes are not drug tested and are known to be enhanced.  In this episode I am going to share my experiences, reflections, and overall opinions of some of the popular drug tested AND no...

Hi everyone and welcome back! In this episode, I wanted to deep dive on all things “post show” or “post competition.”  The phrase, “post show blues” IS a real thing for a lot of people.  Find out what causes it, what it feels like, and what to do about it.  I share some first hand experiences with real post show struggles and offer strategies on how to prevent or pull yourself out of it.  Need hel...

This episode continues the 2-part series I am doing called the Dark Side of Bodybuilding. In part 1, I talked about pervert photographers, coaches, and judges. In part 2 I have a special guest here: 3X Olympian, contest prep coach and lifestyle coach, and expert in responsible PED use, Jamie Pinder, to help shed some light on a taboo topic that brings forth a whole lot of judgment, curiosity, and...

Welcome back to The “Everything Else” In Bodybuilding Show! We’ve been doing really well with this new podcast, so thank you for listening! In this episode, I start a two-part series on what I call the “dark side” of bodybuilding.  Competing in bodybuilding is more than just about the competition itself or the diet and exercise program you are on to get you ready for the show.  There are a lot of...