PREP COACH PODCAST

We get through so many of your questions from training Bis & Tris for Bikini Competitors, doing Back to Back Shows, First Timer picking the right Division, Strength Loss during Prep, Calories vs Macros when Flexible Dieting, Weigh Food Raw or Cooked, and much more!!   Q&As:   ✳️Souvo's, Frypans and Scotty's Comps  ✳️Clients who don't Comply, Makes Excuses and Completely Ghos...

We kick off with should you forfeit your PRO Card if you compete in another federation, then cover the trend on using the Smith Machine for Hip Thrusts and RDLs. We discuss Pre Workout ingredients and dosage, then cover Sodium and Citrulline for Vascularity on Show Day that then turns into a Rant on Peaking for a Show and the stupid tricks people try.   Q&As:   ✳️Souv's, Cremosito, I...

We are back for 2023! We discuss everything you need to know about setting up your Season A & B for the year ahead. We run through Shows, Federations, Judging, Pro Cards, Posing and where you should be at in your plan now depending if your doing Season A or B or both!   Hope everyone had a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!    Bring on a BIG 2023!! HOSTS🎙 Michael Trimboli | Sco...

Recap of 2022 Olympia and discuss why there's a New Champ in Bikini and Men's Open. What coaches are doing wrong when Peaking Competitors. Advice on the best approach to Christmas Day Nutrition, and how to navigate being on holidays and not effecting your progress. Finish with what our plans are over the holiday period and what we are looking forward to in 2023.   Wishing everyone a MERRY CHR...

We discuss the recent Accusations of Judging Bias and Favoritism in Bodybuilding. The evidence, integrity, judging panel, and if it actually happens. Then we switch to giving our Predictions for the Olympia this weekend, covering Mens Open, Bikini and Classic Physique. Next we talk about Perfect Genetics for Bikini, including Glute-Ham Tie-ins, X Frame and Shoulders. Then dive into getting the mos...

After being shocked to learn that Scotty has never had a Kebab we dive into listener questions! Discuss if Mum's can be successful competitors? Can you Bank Steps to meet a Weekly Average? Can you Minicut before a Comp Prep Phase? Then jump into training questions discussing if 7 Sets or more Per Exercise too much? do we program Fancy Instagram Exercises? Then end with making Glute Gainz in the Of...

Discuss how to be Flexible, Social and have Balance over the Festive Season. How it's probably best to be in a Gaintaining Phase and how it helps new muscle stick around before Cutting. Debate all the positives that come with an Offseason Physique over the negative of not being shredded. Ending on the topic of food, are we team Smooth or Crunchy, that Pineapple with rice is a game changer, and wha...

We start with a general catch up, why I BYO Frypan, Spoon vs Folk, Bagel vs Raisin Toast, and Cooking Chicken. Then we move into listen questions of if a Coach should have a Comp Prep Plan and share it with their client, Recovery Time Post Comp and if more food equates to instantly feeling recovered. We finish of with our current Struggles, and how to manage Nutrition over Christmas and New Years....

Deep Dive into Popular Topics starting with Bad Approaches to Peak Week Carb Ups that won't Fill Out the Muscle due to Over-Dieting. In-depth look into setting up Training, Nutrition, Rates of Gain, Phases and Minicut in the Offseason. Look into if it's worth having Weekly Refeeds or Spreading Calories throughout the Week? Then end of How and When to use Supersets and Callout dumb strategies from...

Back to Answering your Questions across a Variety of Topics. The Rules and Ethics of a previous Enhanced Athlete now wanting to compete in Natural Federations. Talk through how to Gain Muscle but Maintain Bodyfat levels through a Gaintaining Phase. Keeping it real on Social Media, especially if your a person of influence, and spreading positivity.  Powerlifting in the Offseason if you still w...

We chat with the Newest IFBB PRO and Overall Classic Physique Australian Champion, Matt Orchard in his first ever interview since becoming PRO! Also, joining was his partner Mel Ward, who he owe's his success to, and is an upcoming IFBB Figure Athlete.  Matt walks us through his journey to becoming a PRO and we get the exclusive announcement that Matt & Mel will be competing Season B 2023...

Should you get an IFBB Coach if you're competing in IFBB, and why do people turn PRO then never compete again? Can you do a Minicut if you blew out during your Reverse Diet and gained too much fat? Some of the awesome questions we covered alone with many more!   Q&As:   ✳️Season A Show Dates for All Federation  ✳️Michael vs Michael in Season B 2024  ✳️Not as much time as yo...

Addressing the Controversial Click Bait topic of Deadlifts and Squats making your Waist Thick. With people looking for at their next goal we cover if you can stay Natural and successfully transition to IFBB and WBFF? We talk about how to leave your Coach when they are your Best Friend, and look at it from a Competitor and Coaches perspective. Also, chat about Michael's Reverse Diet and a how thing...

Coming off the back of a Boys Trip to ICN Nationals in Brisbane we give a full wrap up, then discuss the Elephant in the Room is Scotty Coaching Michael T and is he still Competing? Then cover Post Comp Binge Eating, is Intuitive Eating even possible, and how to Live Life in the Offseason but still be competitive.   Q&As:   ✳️Boy's Trip to Brisbane  ✳️ICN Nationals Wrap Up, Resu...

With the biggest ICN State Shows across Australia we explain the Bikini Soft Look in Victoria, how it compares to Other States, and what will happen at Nationals in Brisbane. Also discuss if the Fitness competitors are too lean, and what the judges are rewarding. We review host Michael's placings and what division best suits his physique. Then dive into your Comp Prep Questions. Q&As:   ✳...

Biggest Shows for the Season are ahead of us so we discuss how they are going to be Long Days, how to adjust your Peak and what Foods to eat. Also chat about the call out of Inconsistent Judging and the difference between the caliber of competitors across shows. Dive in if Vodka and Diuretics across work, then move into questions about Client Check Ins, Pet Hates, DUP Training and who in the Team...

We talk about what's next for the Podcast, upcoming shows, difference between federations, divisions and states, peak week specifics, then rapid fire through the most common questions and many more!! Scotty's kids join the chat, so watch on YouTube for your daily dose of cuteness. Q&As:   ✳️Podcast Meet Up at a Gym post Season B  ✳️Next Podcast Guest Interviews? Competitors, Judges,...

Show Wrap Up, discuss the Equal 1st Place, Michael's Placing and in-depth look at his Peak, the Post Show Experiment, and lessons learnt. Then dive into listener questions of macro ratios and calories in Peak Week, Losing Patience during Prep, and many more!!   Q&As:   ✳️Show Wrap Up and Michael's First Time as a Promoter ✳️Our Team Placings  ✳️Equal 1st Place Decision  ✳️M...

With Season B kicking off there was two main themes of questions....the bodybuilding industry in Australia and specifics about Peak Week and doing multiple shows. We covered Season A vs B, Back to Back Seasons, Best Bodybuilding State in Australia, PRO cards across multiple federations, educating other coaches, online coaching industry, Peak Week and Post Comp Meals with Back to Back shows, Low Ca...

Received a great variety of questions not previously discussed. We covered Supplements such as Creatine, EAAs vs BCAAs, Whey vs Casein, Who of you should coach me? WBFF coaching, Potassium and Sodium in Peak Week, Competing Together, Michael should try Mens Physique, Michael is feeling lovey, Free Hugs, Scotty pulls down his shorts to should Shredded Glutes, and much more! Q&As: ✳️Peak Week Po...

Loving all your questions! We covered Doubting your Coach, Competitive Body Types, Mock Comp Preps, Loose Skin, Back to Back Peak Weeks, Single or Relationship in Comp Prep, and much more!   Q&As: ✳️ Doubting my coach as there implementing things that are Red Flags and go against you’re recommendations. How to approach this? ✳️ My coach isn’t invested in my Comp Prep like the first time....

So many amazing questions from our followers were answered covering Refeeds, Dirty Backloads, Comp Prep, Relationships, Pre/Post Workout Nutrition, Glute Ham tie-in fat loss, funny personal questions and many more!!!   Q&As:  ✳️ Is there a calorie sweet spot to maintain leanness post comp?  ✳️ Thoughts on a dirty backload night before or morning of show day seen in IFBB and WBFF...

We get through so many awesome questions covering Comp Prep, Binges, Losing and Setting Expectations, Negative Mindsets, Who in your team will win? Prefer Coaching or Competing, Food Focus, Meal Prep Tips, and many more!!!   Q&As: ✳️Training straight after the comp instead of just doing cardio?  ✳️Do you taper cardio leading into the show  ✳️Binged the day after a Refeed day. Ad...

We focused on Comp Prep and Peak Week related Q&As going in depth on these topics!  Started with a Weekly update: Scotty planning his comp prep, MG’s Bali holiday and planning offseason, Michael’s comp prep update including tips and hacks!   Q&As:  ✳️ Can you be too lean too early for a show?  ✳️ Is it normal for girls to lose their cycle in prep? Time-frames on it retu...

Leaving the best till last, we tackle the big question...HOW LOW WILL MY CALORIES GO??   We cover many of your Q&As including: ✳Difference between ANB and ICN? ✳Can Natty's compete against Enhanced athletes? ✳Best Supplements? ✳Who Trains the Hardest out of Us? ✳What Drives and Motivated Us? ✳How to Boost Confidence in the Gym and Improve Self Talk? ✳Do We Only Coach Competitors? and Natt...