Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker

Holding Center

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An educational podcast designed to inform you, push you, and better you in all areas of your life journey. Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker, the co-hosts of the Holding Center Podcast, tackle their own lives, and talk shop about health, fitness, bodybuilding, mental health and more. Tune in to this podcast if you want to learn and level up not just your health, but also your life. Let's Hold Center.

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Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker

Episodes

Episode 124: Bodybulding Mind Games 25.04.2024 44:06

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about the mental aspect of bodybuilding, and where you need to be as a person to be successful. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBala...

Episode 123: Crumble Cookie Competitors 18.04.2024 48:52

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks recap take a look at a recent bodybuilding show that. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the best suppleme...

Episode 122: Tessa's Show Day Recap 11.04.2024 45:48

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks recap a recent show day from one of Ash's Athletes. Tessa won the overall at the Vancouver Open (congrats!). Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / Body...

Episode 121: What Grinds Your Gears (and Ours!) 04.04.2024 1:05:10

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about their pet peeves in the world of health and fitness, and try their best to pay devil's advocate. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyM...

Episode 120: The Blame Games, Pointing Fingers 28.03.2024 48:23

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about ownership. Nobody can build your body but you. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the best supp...

Episode 119: Navigating Injuries 21.03.2024 45:47

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about what it takes to prevent injury, and what needs to be done to recover. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're l...

Episode 118: Tools of the Trade (Part 2) 14.03.2024 1:01:56

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks take a second look at what it takes to be a bodybuilder. This week, the tangibles. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're...

Episode 117: Tools of the Trade (Part 1) 07.03.2024 48:41

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss the intangible things you need in order to be successful as a bodybuilder. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're...

Episode 116: Reverse Diet like a Pro (Reverse Dieting PT 2) 01.03.2024 44:48

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss how to nail your reverse diet! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the best supplements in the indu...

Episode 115: Why You NEED to Reverse (Reverse Dieting Pt. 1) 22.02.2024 43:26

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss the why it's so important to reverse diet after a prep. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the bes...

Episode 114: The Dark Realities of Prep 15.02.2024 47:20

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss the more difficult mental aspects for prep. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the best supplement...

Episode 113: Is your digestion a shit show? 08.02.2024 36:26

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about digestion, and how it could be impacting your physique and your healt. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're l...

Episode 112: A Better Way to Bodybuild 01.02.2024 43:04

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about old school bodybuilding, and how the sport has gown and changed. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking...

Episode 111: Wrapping up 2023 with a Bow and Opening 2024 with Excitement 21.12.2023 49:53

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks take the year in review. What does 2024 hold? Only one way to find out! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for...

Episode 110: Are You Screwing Up Your Off-Season? 14.12.2023 49:34

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about the most common mistakes people make during their off-season. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking fo...

Episode 109: Contest Prep Killers 07.12.2023 46:18

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss the biggest threats that can kill your prep. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit If you're looking for the best supplemen...

Episode 108: FMK: Eating, Posing, & Training 16.11.2023 47:37

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks do the podcast together! Like, actually together. They shoot the poop and answer your questions! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance...

Episode 107: DON'T Do These 10 Things After Your Contest Prep 09.11.2023 46:34

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about 10 things to avoid doing after contest prep. Want a good reverse? Then listen up! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance Fit...

Episode 106: Broke Ass Bodybuilding 02.11.2023 37:30

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about how to bodybuild on a budget. What's really important to spend your money on, and what can you skip? Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / B...

Episode 105: EDs in BB with Ranya Gruber from Bullet Proof Minds 26.10.2023 1:09:37

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks are joined by Ranya Gruber from Bullet Proof Minds. They discuss eating disorders, and how they relate to bodybuilding. Check out Ranya @rgruber_fit Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://lin...

Episode 104: Finalizing Your Stage Look with Jasmin Jeffrey 12.10.2023 49:09

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks are joined by Jasmin Jeffery, owner of Kompak. They discuss those last little touches that complete your physique onstage! Check out Jasmin @jasminjuliajeffery Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength...

Episode 103: Traveling as a Body Builder 05.10.2023 39:14

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks the best tips for traveling, and bringing your physique goals with you! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance FitIf you're looking for...

Episode 102: What to Expect on Show Day 28.09.2023 48:56

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks talk about everything that happens on show day. They share tips and tricks on how to avoid the most common mistakes new competitors make. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashs...

Episode 101: Amber's Show Day Recap 21.09.2023 46:22

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks review a recent client's contest Prep. Spilks goes over her client Amber's 20 week prep. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBalance FitIf yo...

Episode 100: Things We Wish We Would Have Done Differently Before Prep 14.09.2023 36:59

Welcome back to Holding Center! This week Ash and Spilks discuss the mistakes they have made, and what they wish they would have known before their first prep. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: myostrengthtraining.com for Coach Ash / Myo Strength https://linktr.ee/Ashspilks for Coach Spilks / BodyMindBa...