PREP COACH PODCAST

We kick with getting a training update for MG and Scotty about training and talk about the use of knee sleeves, doing isolation exercises before the compounds to pre-fatigue the muscles, and how to training through a muslces size imbalance from an injury. We then discuss how you would plan a prep if you were going to compete in 2 of the 3 seasons and the benefits. We finish on when to start cardio...

We kick off discussing the recent workshop in WA and the calibre of athletes. We ensure that the podcast will stay as is even though there was an incredible response from the last NBA podcast. We explain our judging role in China, making sure they align with our criteria to uphold our consistency, and discuss how our international shows will be strictly drug tested. We go over the difference betwe...

We explained all the recent changes, and were excited to announce several significant new changes, in our ongoing commitment to lead, innovate, and evolve the industry. We thank MG for his help while Scotty was away and announce that he is now a director/owner of NBA. We discuss the recent decision to make Wellness a core category ensuring to keep it at the international standard, and have others...

Scotty is back is Aus and tells us how much he missed us, then MG gives an update on his back and how he won't need surgery. We discuss how you should lean your torso during leg extension and seated leg curl to get the most range of motion and growth. Then move into nutrition related questions starting with the if there's an ideal duration between your last meal and your first meal the fol...

Finally joined by special guest, Donna Atkins, known as one of the best posing coaches in the country but also famous for her alter egos, being a comp tanner and FMG PRO. We start by going through her competition journey starting in 2003 as a Figure athlete and the road to being an FMG PRO in 2022. Then we talk about the rise of Deadpan Don, how it all started and where is she now. We then discuss...

Kick of the episode by discussing the reasoning behind the NBA Bikini posing change and how it will be judged. Then talk about if you lose your natural PRO status is you decide to take PED and compete in untested federations. Cover if using diuretics is banned and if they are useful, before moving onto discussing how to navigate meal prepping on the weekend before you get your coaches check in on...

MG is back and explains how he was talked out of getting back surgery. Scotty explains his research study and finding participants. We give an update on IFBB Naturals for Season B 2025, and the recent changes to show in Season B 2024. Then discuss coaching related topics such as saking a client if they no longer want to compete, how to deal with jealousy within the team, clients not working hard e...

Scotty and MT take on all listener questions kicking off with are waist trainers effective, can you do back to back seasons or what should be the ideal length of an offseason. Chat about the recent INBA show, the pro cards given out and the same winner across two divisions. Then discuss can you justify expensive coaching with justifying add-ons to coaching, move onto if we recommend cardio in the...

MG judges the WHPH Show and give an update about back surgery. Recap an awesome season finale at an epic ICN Nationals, and we discuss the feedback we received about differing opinions on decisions made, and how to use this to positively impact the sport. Talk about how best to live stream an event, what's the differences in criteria between ICN and NBA, and how there's different posing ac...

We talk to Alex from NXTGEN Visuals in the new podcast room about his story from being expelled from high school, joining the army to then be medically discharged, to building a successful group fitness facility to then being one of the best videographers in the industry, and completely self-taught! HOSTS🎙 Michael Trimboli | Scott Morrell | Michael Galante LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 👍 Thanks for...

Recap on an epic weekend in NBA Nationals in Melbourne, what are our pet peeves at shows, and some of the Fitness girls looked better than Figure, does Natty Fitness equal IFBB Bikini, and to taller girls have an advantage in Bikini. We then talk about setting up Reverse Diet calories and rate of gain, and how to manage intense hunger post comp. Q&As: ✳️ NBA Nationals Review ✳️ Pet Peeve at Sh...

Recap on an epic weekend in Sydney, and if we are living the dream or doing way too much. Discuss how to do include hybrid training for Hyrox into your bodybuilding training, then cover how to deal with going through a slump between shows. Then talk about mentally dealing with injuires, ideal offseason weight for females, removing creatine in peak week and decreasing training intensity too. We end...

Quick recap of a big weekend of shows, then we dive into a big list of listener questions covering getting favouritism from judges, importance of sodium, topics about coaches, picking categories, optimal gap between shows and how to do back to back peak weeks successfully! Q&As: ✳️ Importance of Sodium in Diet ✳️ Show Weekend Recap ✳️ Buying Judges ✳️ Coaches Not Going to Shows ✳️ Coach Pickin...

We talk about the shows on the weekend and a beautiful mum and daughter moment on stage. We then go in to a deep question about if you should continue with prep when coming out of an abusive relationship. Next cover our thoughts on different forms of recovery such as ice baths, and if they are useful for bodybuilders. We finish on picking the best carbs to use on show day and using liquid carb and...

We talk about how good it is for the Fitness Expo to be back and how well Scotty and MG's athletes did at the show. MG's heading to Adelaide, and MT's going to Tassie this weekend for comps. We give our opinions on if IFBB Mid Year Season B will be successful and should the Natty Feds run shows then too. We discuss the level of commitment coaches should show to their clients, cover wha...

Discuss the breaking news that IFBB will be running Natural Shows in Australia in 2025, and what the means for the future of Natural Bodybuilding. We talk about the recent ICN Rookie show, and the upcoming Fitness Expo this weekend, and discuss peaking for a two day show. We talk about who and what inspired us to become coaches and risk leaving our 9 to 5 jobs. Finally we running through our Day o...

With Peak Weeks starting soon for Season A we go over the level of detail that should be in your Peak Week Plan, and take you through what a traditional Peak Week would look like for Training, Cardio, Carb Up, Water Intake and much more. Next we cover if you can get a medicial exception from Natty Feds if you're on HRT, and dicuss how to handle if your partner doesn't want you to compete a...

We start by explaining industry standard for checkins and what to expect from your coach, then move straight into comp questions regarding standardising age categories, First Timers comparing themselves to Seasoned Athletes, and if you can change Carb Sources if they fit in your macros. Next we talk about if it's a good idea to do a Fat Loss Hhase or Gaintain leading into a holiday, and if goi...

All three of us are together again and we catch up on everything, how life has changed since MG's Baby, thoughts on the NBA Annoucement, Reflecting on the Bali Retreat, Lessons Learnt, and What's Next. We then answer questions covering if you should stop Prep if you're Binge Eating, how it can be a Mind Game Comparing Yourself to others in Prep, and how to use it as fuel to drive you!...

We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience at our TMG Physique Retreat in Bali on 7th March 2024. We talk about the all things Retreat, the answer listener and audience questions live. Q&As: ✳️ Bali Retreat Updates ✳️Retreat Gossip ✳️When’s the next Retreat ✳️Cardio vs Steps ✳️Sodium Amounts on Show Day ✳️Anabolic vs Catabolic ✳️BCAAs worthwhile ✳️Leaving your Coach ✳️Health Concerns...

Special guest Stu O'Brien founder of Natural Bodybuilding Australia (NBA) joins to reveal the story behind how Scotty and MT become new owners and directors on NBA, the ground rules, addressing concerns and all the changes for 2024! Discussed all the Season A shows and heading over to Western Australia and Bali for Season B. We then talk about getting medical exceptions for banned substances a...

We dive deep into if it's really optimal to train fasted, protein at a minimum preworkout, and how important is the post workout meal. Then we talk about how the metabolism adpats during fat loss and what is the best approach to mitigate this. Do we allow untracked meals in the offseason, and how people can get carried away and build bad habits. We finish with our favourite exercises for abs a...

We discuss some recent viral news in bodybuilding, how to build a team of coaches, and doing what seems counter intuitive for Fat Loss actually works. Then discuss training related topics of how oftern should you change your program, is low volume more beneficial than high volume, and how to training after a surgury or injuiry and the importants of protein and collegen during that time. We finish...

Just MG and MT this episode to go in-depth on Comp Prep and Offseason scenarios and questions to give our insight on how they should be best tackled. We cover some hot topics, controversy and trends. We also discuss picking divisions, posing, sugar-free foods, supplement and common mistakes in Prep. Q&As: ✳️ ICN Gym Wear Model ✳️ Running Order Changes ✳️ Too Big for Bikini but Small for Fitnes...

Just Scotty and MT this episode so we go in-depth and expand on some really relatable topics that give practical recommendation that can be implemented. Covering topics such as Training Plateaus, Food Sources on Show Day, The Post Comp Treats Culture, Finding Your WHY and not rushing to Compete, then managing Relationships during Prep. Q&As: ✳️ Top Sets and Back Off Sets ✳️ Next DBs Up are Too...