Peak Physique Podcast

In this enlightening episode of the NASM “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams sits down with featured guests, Jami DeBernard and Drew Brannon, from Team Fit Body Fusion, to unpack the secrets behind top-tier competition prep and sustainable coaching in the world of physique sports. Together, they dive into what sets apart elite coaches from the rest, the importance of collaboration over dicta...

Get ready for an inspiring journey from amateur athlete to the grand stage of the Olympia in this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” hosted by NASM Master Trainer, and IFBB Physique Olympian, Andre Adams. Joining him is featured guest, IFBB Bikini Olympian, nutrition expert, and posing coach Gaby Mohamed, who shares her story of discovering bodybuilding at just 16 in Budapest, Hungary, and he...

In this powerhouse episode of the “NASM Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams is joined by featured guest, four-time IFBB Olympian and respected prep coach, John Jewett, for an honest, tactical conversation about elite off-season strategies and the science of peak physique development. Building on insights from their previous collaboration on the J3U Podcast (Watch it here), Andre and John dive...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams deep dives with world-renowned IFBB Pro prep coach, Dr. George Farah, on elite-level strategies for building a champion physique. In this episode we talk about the science, the mindset, and the behind-the-scenes truths of prepping top-tier athletes at the highest level of the sport. Andre and Dr Farah will also highlight why the NASM PBC and NPC/IF...

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams—NASM Master Trainer and IFBB Physique Olympian—dives into the fascinating concept of set point theory and its unique implications for bodybuilders and physique athletes. Based on questions from the community, Andre unpacks how the body naturally gravitates toward certain levels of body weight, body fat, and muscle mass, and the impor...

She conquered the biggest stage in the world — and she’s just getting started. In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” 2022 Ms. IFBB Bikini Olympia Champion, Maureen Blanquisco, joins host Andre Adams to share the mindset, training, and nutrition strategies that helped her rise to the top of the IFBB Pro League including starting her NASM-PBC journey. They’ll dive into her upcoming competi...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest James Ayotte, founder of Team Atlas. James has built an extremely successful brand and is one of the most highly recognized IFBB Pro Bikini teams in the industry today with 109 pro cards and 32 Olympia qualifications. In this episode they’ll deep dive into the competition prep framewo...

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explains what a double progression training program is and how to leverage it to maximize your bodybuilding and physique outcomes. Andre will discuss exercise modalities, periodization, how to determine your starting weight, and layout the framework to help you design a double progression training plan. If you like what you just cons...

In this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, along with featured guest, Dr. Guillermo Escalante, Professor of Kinesiology at Cal-State San Bernardino, share some exciting news on the recent NPC/IFBB – NASM Partnership, as well as a slew of advanced training strategies. Andre and Dr. G highlight what attributes helped make the NASM PBC course the official c...

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, shares insights on how to manifest your goals into reality using the power of visualization. Andre will share personal experiences and best mindset strategies to identify your biggest goals, formulate a plan of action, and execute by starting with a vision. If you like what you just consumed, leav...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into the concept behind nutrient partitioning. Andre will explain how your body processes nutrients, what it all means, and how it can be leveraged to maximize physique outcomes. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM hea...

In this special episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams welcomes featured guest, Tyler Manion, Vice President of the NPC/IFBB, to deep dive into the new Fit Model division, share insights for the upcoming Arnold Classic, and discuss the mutual NASM and NPC focus on athlete health & safety. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star rev...

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams explores the best practices and strategies to avoid GI distress, chronic gut inflammation and bloating during your growth phase. Andre shares insights on common causes, nutritional work arounds, supplementation, and reinforce best meal prepping practices. So take note and avoid the bloat in this monologue presentation! If you like wh...

 In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into the concept of these “newbie gains,” as well as weighs in on whether there is science behind this concept or if it’s a myth. Plus, how to best leverage this for your new physique clients, as well as a few of Andre’s personal body building antidotes and experiences on the topic and...

Are you struggling to build quality muscle? In this encore episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, breaks down the effects of Myostatin as it relates to skeletal muscle and hypertrophy. Find out the role of myostatin protein, how it governs muscle mass, and how to leverage inhibition of myostatin to increase your muscle building capacity. All b...

Get ready to flex your knowledge base when it comes to muscle gain in this special episode share. On this “Peak Physique Podcast," IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Andre Adams switches roles, from host to guest, after appearing on Rick Richey’s “NASM-CPT Podcast.” The two deep dive into a myriad of topics in, and around, muscular hypertrophy. They’ll discuss proper protein intake, the importance hydr...

With the holiday season here, in this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams shares personal insights and coaches’ recommendations on how to best balance enjoying the holidays without gaining fat and sabotaging your physique. Andre will highlight useful tips on nutrition best practices, recommended supplementation for mitigating fat gain, and training tips to put those holiday ca...

In this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, shares insights on the best practices for physique program design. He will deep dive into how to get started, client assessments, how to perform a needs analysis, and strategies for structuring your client macro, meso and micro cycles. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this...

In this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into what inflammation biomarkers to watch for on prep and how they can impact your health and physique outcomes. Andre also explores why bodybuilders are more susceptible to inflammatory response, PED impacts, common tests, and management strategies. If you like what you just consumed,...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, deep dives into a full review of some new innovations in physique training using state of the art home gym equipment. With today's busy lifestyles and rising gym membership costs it's becoming more important to have access to quality home gym equipment that still allows you to train like a pro! The Speediance Gy...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, 3-time Ms. Olympia Fitness Champion, Whitney Jones. With the 2024 Mr. Olympia just around the corner, Andre and Whitney will explore various bodybuilding topics, such as an athlete’s perspective of behind-the-scenes at big shows like the Arnold or Olympia, nutrition and training stra...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, along with featured guest, Chris Minnes, share insights on how the bodybuilding community has evolved, how to be successful as an athlete, fitness coach or promoter and ultimately build a financially stable career. Andre and Chris will also discuss upcoming key industry events such as Legion Sports Festival, 2024...

On this episode of the “Peak Physique Podcast, host, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams, is joined by featured guest, 3-time Ms. Bikini Olympia champ, Ashley Kaltwasser, share insights from peak week for their IFBB Tokyo Pro show.  They will discuss highlights of their NASM seminar that took place at GY Fitness in Hawaii, how they are keeping their nutrition and training on point, mana...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams reveals insights from case examples about muscle protein synthesis (MPS) that can impact a physique athlete's outcomes. Andre will explore the basics of how MPS works, why understanding this concept is critical to physique development, how different types of protein sources will have different effects on MPS, and how to leverage these nutritional s...

On this “Peak Physique Podcast,” host Andre Adams highlights the role and importance of managing testosterone levels for female physique athletes. Testosterone is frequently misunderstood and often mistaken as a "male hormone." Andre will also debunk some common misconceptions, how to interpret female bloodwork hormones panels, and optimal ranges for women to keep testosterone and maximize perform...