The Flex Success Podcast

Join us for a discussion on all things performance nutrition... We take a look under the hood at the things most of us think we have sorted like protein, micros, and carbs. Our guest, Phil, makes clear that the details do matter. Want more? How about Phil's phasic napping protocol which is sure to make your head spin. Mentions: https://www.pre-script.com/performance-nutrition Would you rather: Hav...

Following on from our episode about nutrition over the Xmas season, we now cover nutrition while on holidays. We do recommend listening to the previous episode also even if your holiday doesn't fall in the Xmas season because a lot of those tips are still relevant. Mentions: Flex Success Macro Tracking Course Would you rather? A - Have feet for hands  or   B - Have hands for feet Fan of...

You have a physique goal. But you also have a goal of not having a sucky Christmas where you can't eat let you hair down around nutrition. This episode covers how you might survive this Christmas season with these two conflicting goals, without feeling like you've totally failed at both. Would you rather: A - Have out of control pubic hair or B - Out of control toenails Fan of the show? If you fin...

In this episode we talk with one of the worlds best competitive eaters, James Webby. On the surface if it may sound like eating for a living has no relevance to bodybuilding, but when you lift up the hood, you'll see there is a lot of crossover. Join us in this episode to learn about food management strategies, and the wild side of competitive eating. Warning: It's not for the squeamish Something...

Carrying on from Ep 144, we cover the remaining bodybuilding related questions asked by you guys on our social media. The questions range from when exogenous insulin use in a peak week might be appropriate, to why people develop food intolerances on prep. Something worth sharing: Flex Coach George bought his first house Would you rather: A - Spend your life with the sensation of having to be busti...

Bodybuilding is a tough & complicated sport for anyone, but then throw in not being able to feel or move anything from the chest down, and you have our very own Flex Success Athlete Blake, who very recently turned Pro in the wheelchair division and competed at the Olympia only weeks later. Check out this episode to learn more about wheelchair bodybuilding and a pro mindset. Mentions: MFP study...

All things Q&A relating to bodybuilding. The boys share their answers to questions like: - What are 3 things that make a good coach? - What is an undervalued or surprising trait that makes a good athlete? - What is something you did differently this comp season compared to the past? - What is something about bodybuilding that might surprise an outsider? Something worth sharing: Sous Vide (cook...

The resident Flex Success Comp Prep Coaches, Dean & George, debrief on an action packed comp season. A new IFBB Pro card and Mr Olympia qualification earned by Flex Athlete Blake, as well as 8 podium finishes at the IFBB Australian nationals. Listen in for some interesting peak week details, things they thought they could have done better this season, and the things they thought they nailed. M...

Growth phases, Mini cuts, Comp prep... they are all important for the competitive physique athlete, but what doesn't get enough air time is the post comp phase. In this episode, our resident prep coaches, Dean & George, talk over their thoughts and strategies for athletes post comp. Something worth sharing: eBooks:   Life After Dieting: A Guide To Informed Eating Untangling Fat Loss: A si...

Your hosts Dean and Lizzy explore the mind of a very passionate and promising Flex Athlete, Mike Pearson. He is about to get back on stage after a 3 year focused growth phase with Flex Coach Dean. Take a listen to learn how this prep is different and more meaningful than the last, and a discussion on how to believe in yourself. Mentions: @barbellbros_ @ transparentsupplements @mikepearson_ Would y...

With SO much promotion of SO many sports supplements, it's hard to know which to take. In this episode, we focus on the most efficacious ones that almost everyone who gives a shit about being jacked would benefit from. In the next episode (supps part 2) we take a look at other categories of supplements you may also want to consider, as well as listing which are a total waste of money *cough* BCAA...

There's more to consider for bodybuilders when it comes to nutrition than for the average fitness enthusiast. One reason being that food type and volume may need to change during varying phases (growth/bulking vs cutting/comp season) but the nutrient diversity/density ideally needs to be maintained. So how do we do this? In this episode biochemist, educator, and coach Ben Cant talks us through it....

We are resharing this absolute cracker of a podcast we did with Dr. Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery way back in mid-2023'. We dive into all things training volume and intensity for different phases of physique development, fatigue management, diet drugs, and more. Something worth sharing: Physique Collective Forum - https://app.physiquecollective.com/   RP Training App - https://rp.app/hypertro...

In 'untested' bodybuilding federations where drugs like steroids aren't even tested for (and therefore not banned in practise) is cheating even possible? Are muscle implants ethical? What about injecting a liquid directly into the muscle to enhance it for stage day? These are the types of things your hosts Dean & Lizzy discuss in today's episode. Would you rather? A: Not inject mediphorm in we...

Following the epic feedback from the previous episode with guest Kuba Cielen, we are taking this next episode to reshare the very first time we had Kuba on the podcast - wayyyyy back in ep #73. There are some real gems in here worth revisiting, like the illusion of balance and the cost of success. Mentions: - Dr. Scott Stevenson: @fortitude_training - John Jewett: @johnjewett3 - Aj Morris: @ajmorr...

IFBB Pro bodybuilder, coach, and gym owner Kuba shares the power of routine and the freedom and discipline this gives his life. Join us in this episode for all things productivity and building a foundation for success. Something worth sharing: Rich Dad Poor Dad Would you rather: A: Have 2 less hours in the day than everyone else OR B: Feel like you're going to shart yourself everytime you do a low...

There are more things that can add to a successful peak week for a bodybuilding competition outside of carbohydrate manipulation. In this episode, we look beyond carbs to those other considerations. Something worth sharing: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness, Mike Chamberlain, et al. Would you rather: A: Never eat COR (cream of...

Join us in this episode for an intro to the 3 main strategies of carb loading undertaken in a peak week for a bodybuilding competition. What are they, what are the pros and cons, how would you go about choosing which one to use, and how much carbs? Something worth sharing: Study paper on sleeping upside down found here: https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-021-0...

In a world so focused on muscle gain and fat loss, it's easy to overlook the unsexy 'weight maintenance goal. But for those who have gained the muscle, or lost the fat, what then? We can't continuously gain (muscle) and lose (fat) forever... we all need rest sometimes. At some point, we must consider enjoying the fruits of our labour. And so for this episode (replay), we talk with Former Flex Coac...

Most of us know by now that a few squares of chocolate within the context of a nutrient-dense diet is perfectly 'healthy'. We agree that balance is important and 'sometimes foods' can be part of a 'good diet'. But how much of a 'sometimes food' is okay before we consider it excess? This is exactly what we'll help you establish in this episode. Fan of the show? If you find value in the Flex Success...

No. This isn't some 'eating more stimulates your metabolism' podcast... that's a gross misrepresentation of the physiology of fat loss. This episode is all about getting clear on the differences between eating more or less FOOD, and more or less ENERGY (aka calories). We explain how to use this knowledge to your advantage to reduce the friction between you and your goals. Fan of the show? If you f...

Dr Nick from the last episode's replay joins us again. We broadly discussed the psychology of rehab, the importance of getting to the root of issues, and much more. Mentions: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg   Something worth sharing: - Book: Molecules of Emotions by Candace Pert Would you rather: (A) Never be able to work in your current field of work you're so passionate about...

Some physical pains are unproblematic and are no cause for a check-up, like sore muscles from a workout. But other seemingly innocent injuries, like a sprained ankle, can snowball into much bigger issues up the chain. In this episode, we discuss this with Dr. Nick Papas, as well as his new habit of undie sniffing. Yeah, you read that right. Mentions: - Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - T...

In light of the recent drug scandal surrounding 2 Australian fitness influencers, and the slew of online opinions claiming that party drugs and 'a healthy lifestyle' can't co-exist, we explore the relationship between party drugs and 'a healthy lifestyle'. Mentions: MAPS: https://maps.org/about-maps/   Something worth sharing: Netflix doco: How to Change Your Mind Book: Drugs for Grown-Ups: D...

Most people either believe 'you need to train to failure' OR that 'training to failure is bad'. But this topic isn't as black and white. In this episode, your hosts Dean and George take you on a tour of all things training to failure. They'll explain how it's not 'good or bad' but rather, how it might be more or less appropriate for you (or your clients) at different points in time. Armed with thi...