Give it the Beanz

In todays episode we bring you PCA British Athletic Figure and Overall Champion Chloe Pickford. We discuss the importance of time away from the stage, choosing your coach and how to overcome any obstacles you face post prep such as binging. @prepcoachuk @cpt_fitness

In todays episode we bring you Dr Eric Balcavage to discuss all things related to clinical/sub clinical hypothyroidism. Eric describes the function of the thyroid in great detail, but also goes into how we can see a under active thyroid wrongly diagnosed. He confidently backs up his statement by describing how t3 interacts with all bodily systems and functions, leading to dysfunction, inflammation...

In todays episode I discuss the why and how someone might need a refeed or a deload. At a time many will be dieting for a show/shoot there will be a lot of instagram about people consuming burgers and chips on their refeed day then looking better a few days later. This can often give people a false sense of what a refeed is there to do and a thought that they might need one (tip here: you don't)....

In todays episode we bring you Alex Kolliari-Turner is a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Brighton working on a project that for the FIRST TIME is monitoring human anabolic steroid users whilst they cycle off steroids to see how much muscle mass they retain and if their muscle exhibits a "memory" of previous exposure. Studies in mice have shown that after steroid exposure mice loose muscl...

In todays episode I discuss the system I have created for helping clients transform their physique. I go into detail on how I program for females and males including the differences in training and also why this is so. If you are unsure on any of the topics discussed pleased drop me a message and we can have a chat. @prepcoachuk

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...

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...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 journe...

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 no...

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 UKDFB...

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....

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...

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 t...

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...

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 pharmacolo...

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 de...

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...

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 s...

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 ti...

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 pu...

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 be...