Vaughan Wilson

Give it the Beanz

Health EN ↓ 255 episodes

Give it the Beanz brings you everything from physique development to competitive bodybuilding and talks with some of the industries brightest minds.

Author

Vaughan Wilson

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Health

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prepcoachuk.podbean.com

Latest episode

Feb 13, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 255: 2bros bikini vs PCA bikini 13.02.2026

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the main differences between 2bros bikini vs PCA bikini. I go into the the specific look that is rewarded, the posing and the categories available. I also offer my opinion on which one you should choose and the route you can turn pro with each one. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk 99 people on stage: 239 x🥇 443 x top 3🏅 21 x overalls 🗡️ Enquire today...

Episode 254: Stop trying to be the celebrity of your prep 30.01.2026

Join me in todays episode where I discuss things I did wrong over a couple of prep and things I did right. That included over sharing on social media because I felt like I had to and then putting unnecessary pressure on myself to do well. I share my thoughts on what to do instead and how to enjoy the process. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk 99 people on stage: 239 x🥇 443 x top 3🏅 21 x overa...

Episode 253: How it feels to hit 'that' point in prep 23.01.2026

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the reality of how it feels to be 6-8 weeks out from your show. I go into what is 'normal' for this point in your prep and what to expect if you haven't quite got to that point yet. This is usually the point in prep where people dig their heels in and get on with it or quit. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk Enquire to join the team today.

Episode 252: MOTS-c and bodybuilding 09.01.2026

Join me in todays episode MOTS-c and it's place within bodybuilding. Instead of boring you with the mechanisms of action, I go into exactly what MOTS-c does within your body and why this might be beneficial to bodybuilders in a competition prep. If you are looking to join the team then please enquire today. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 63 2nd x 28 3rd x 13 Follow me on instagram: @prepco...

Episode 251: Retatrutide and bodybuilding 15.12.2025

Join me in todays episode Retatrutide and it's place within bodybuilding. I break down the science jargon into easily digestible chunks and explain why it might be favoured over the likes of Semaglutide. I also give my experience of using it with client during their prep and the benifits/negatives that came with it. If you are looking to join the team then please enquire today. 2025 client results...

Episode 250: Why I push clients hard at the start of prep 21.11.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss why I push clients hard at the start of prep. I discuss the advantages in taking off a good chunk of fat early in prep and why I feel it dictates the end point. I also give me view point to starting prep slower and why I don't think it's as effective. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 61 2nd x 26 3rd x 13 If you are looking to join the team then enqui...

Episode 249: The prep before the prep 27.10.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss why you should be completing a recomp or maintenance phase prior to prep beginning. I use an example of a bikini girl entering prep at 64kg vs 70kg and a male bodybuilder entering prep at 115kg vs 123kg. I detail exactly what I would do and the processes that are involved to ensure a smooth start to prep. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 61 2nd x 26...

Episode 248: How do you win your PCA Pro card? 10.10.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how you can win your PCA pro card. I go through the opportunities you have available to you here within the U.K and Europe and compare that to the NPC. I detail exactly what you need to do to get there, what classes are unlikely to win it and why I think more people should stick with PCA. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 61 2nd x 26 3rd x 13 If you a...

Episode 247: Can you move up from bikini to figure? 03.10.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how you would go about moving from the bikini class to the figure class. I go into criteria for both and also how training would differ. I also discuss the timeframe consideration, PED usage and opportunities for masters athletes. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 59 2nd x 25 3rd x 13 If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me o...

Episode 246: Planning your 2026 competitive season 19.09.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how you should plan your 2026 competitive season. I give examples of how I'm planning my clients timelines, the decision making into which federations/show they do and how we manage those timelines. I also detail why you should do a run of shows and whether or not you should do the British finals. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 57 2nd x 25 3rd x 13...

Episode 245: What do run now you can't get Mast/Primo 08.09.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the shortage of legitimate masteron and primobolan in the United Kingdom the past six months. I discuss why it's happened, what potential fakes are going around and what to run instead. All information contained in this podcast is hypothetical and should not be taken as advice. 2025 client results: Overall x 5 1st x 56 2nd x 23 3rd x 11 If you are looking...

Episode 244: Can you move up from MP to classic? 05.08.2025

Join me in today's episode where I discuss whether or not you can move up from Mens physique to Classic Bodybuilding/Physique. I go into the major differences between each categories that are often down to genetics. I explain why I think you could move up as an amateur but maybe couldn't as a pro. Lastly I give an insight into my own journey across the classes. Client results this season: Overall...

Episode 243: Can females use insulin? 23.06.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss whether or not females can use insulin. I go into what the different types of insulin are: short and long, and also what we are looking for when it comes to those different types. I briefly discuss when I would implement it, and any negatives that come with it's use. I also answer the age old question: "Will using insulin make me more susceptible to diabet...

Episode 242: Competing year in year out 16.06.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss whether or not you should compete year in year out. I go into the scenarios which it is viable/recommended and the scenarios in which it isn't. I discuss the difference from class to class, natural vs assisted, male vs female and much more.  In the first 12 weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 49 2nd x 18 3rd x 10 If you are l...

Episode 241: How I coach seasoned athletes 06.06.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how I coach season athletes. Athletes that have already been on stage multiple times develop a particular thought process of how they think things should go, how they should feel peaking/show day and what they want to do show to show. It becomes my job to manage all that and thats what this podcast goes into. In the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season the te...

Episode 240: Avoiding feeling lost post show 16.05.2025

Join me in today's episode where I discuss how to navigate post show and feeling lost. This is something I've experienced first hand but also helped a lot of clients over come throughout the years. Please understand that those feeling are very normal and extremely common. In the first seven weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 41 2nd x 17 3rd x 7 If you are looking to...

Episode 239: Manipulating peaking strategies across season 06.05.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how peaking strategies might change from show to show. I give first hand examples from this season of how I changed the peak with an open bodybuilder and a bikini girl, both of whom have had tremendous success.  In the first seven weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 41 2nd x 17 3rd x 7 If you are looking to join the team then...

Episode 238: Guest interview with PCA PRO Kennedy Navarro 16.04.2025

Join me in today episode where I welcome the new PCA PRO, Kennedy Navarro. In todays episode we talk about Kennedys journey from the start, where it all began, right the way up to winning her pro card. We talk about what we did between her first season and second, the highs and lows of prep and so much more. For any female out there looking to compete or turn pro, this episode is invaluable. Follo...

Episode 237: How to peak for back to back shows 11.03.2025

Join me in today's episode where I discuss how to peak for back to back shows. As we are 12 days away from the season commencing here in the U.K there will be many athletes who will compete back to back weekends and some who will do 3, 4 or 5 weekends on the trot. In this episode I go through how I manage that from a coaching perspective and what that might look like for clients.  Follow me on ins...

Episode 236: Does prep get easier with experience? 12.02.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss weather or not prep gets easier the more experience you gain. I give examples from my first prep vs every other time that I prepped there after. I share what I learned, what I did differently and ultimate answer the question on if it got easier with experience. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join...

Episode 235: Why you haven't won a sword yet 07.02.2025

Join me in today's episode where I discuss why you haven't won a sword yet. I go into signs that you are close to winning a sword and what to look out for. It's always our job as coaches to give realistic expectations to our athlete of their level and where we feel they are at. If your athletes aren't close to winning a sword, thats okay, it doesn't mean they won't be one day. But if they aren't c...

Episode 234: Sleep, stress and zopiclone 28.01.2025

Join me in todays episode where I discuss sleep quality/duration during a contest prep and why it might drastically reduce. I give a brief description on stress and it's effects on our body and why we would want to keep levels low for as long as we can. I then go into how Zopiclone works and helps improve sleep quality/duration and it's alternatives. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you’re...

Episode 233: The fem test debate 14.01.2025

Fem test has now been around in the industry, within the UK, for the last four years or so. When it first came out, there were a lot of sceptical coaches who shunned its usage. Now, four years later I give my opinion and use examples from my own female clients to help try and change the narrative.  If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. 2024 season...

Episode 232: Is the toned figure criteria evolving? 31.12.2024

Join me in todays episode where I discuss my observation of the toned figure class over the past two years. The criteria is certainly being pushed and what we are seeing being rewarded, for the most part, is a slightly leaner look. Give this episode a listen if you plan on competing within the PCA ranks! If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. Follow...

Episode 231: Post show blast 10.12.2024

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the post show blast. There is a big debate in the industry about blasting post show or dropping down to more of a 'bro cruise'. In this episode I describe the differences between the two and what that would involve. Having done both myself I give my first hand experiences of which I prefer. If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the tea...

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