The Flex Success Podcast

We call her the poo master, and boy, did she deliver. We score this episode a bristol stool of 3-4, right in the perfect zone! In this episode with Dr Gabby Fundaro, Gabby breaks down what a 'healthy gut' is, or if such a thing even exists, discusses candida overgrowth and why we can't manipulate a single strain of bacteria. We also discuss the relevance of context-specific environmental factors t...

Another year bites the dust. It's the time of year when everyone is setting goals, but without the right plan, goals are just a dream. In this episode, we share 8 tips for goal achievement to make getting there more than just a dream. Something worth sharing: Hack for renting properties without the Airbnb fee. Would you rather: (A) Have crippling self-doubt OR (B) Be overconfident to the point of...

As a coach, staying up to date with the latest scientific developments is great and all... but what understanding your clients, as well as the science. In this episode, we speak with Richard Collins from Physique Code on the importance of building from the ground up. Something worth sharing: Book: Coach to Coach, by Martin Rooney Would you rather: (A) Have a hole in your throat and speak with one...

You want to continue an impressive rate of progress even through the holiday period... but you also want to let your hair down. Can you have both? In this episode, we talk over the options, the consequences, and how to have the best of both worlds. Something worth sharing: Roidsafe.com.au   Would you rather: Never eat chips again, OR only eat chips dipped in a milkshake? Fan of the show? If y...

Massage. We aren't talking about the dodgy Thai place up the road that cookie cutters their massage and sprinkles in some 'extras' for 'special customers'. We're referring to sports and remedial massage. And who better to talk to about it than powerlifter and director of Axiom Performance Recovery, Matt Stenzel. We cover all things injury prevention, pain relief, recovery and preservation of soft...

Flex Athletes Tom & Matt have just added 'IIFBB pro' to their list of accomplishments. They join us in this episode and share some insights into their preps and stage day leading up to the win. Would you rather: Get a boner on stage & a photo circulates the internet, OR shit yourself in the gym? Fan of the show? If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show...

Here's a baker's dozen of ways to be a good coach. This one isn't JUST for the coaches out there... this is also for anyone who has or will have a coach in the future. We'll help you understand what a good coach looks like so you aren't settling without knowing it. ... oh and in the intro, we explain how we accidentally exposed a fraud through our hiring process for the new coach position =0 !! Li...

7 Athletes 7 Podium finishes. Join us as Flex Coach Dean and George recap the IFBB Queensland show. They discuss variability in peak weeks, in upcoming nationals show, and George's first experience of an Aussie show - Welcome to Australia George! Of course, we also got the lowdown on his first-tim tam and sausage sizzle experience. Aussie Aussie Aussie (Oi Oi Oi) !!! Something worth sharing: One-o...

We all know 'cheat meals' are outdated and no reputable coach promotes them anymore. 'Free meals' / 'off plan meals' however... go for it! But what happens when people (coaches or athletes) don't truly grasp the difference in the function and guidelines of 'cheats' and 'free meals'? In this episode, we explain why understanding the differences is so important, and how to get the benefits of 'free...

Resident Comp Prep Coaches, George and Dean catch up to discuss all things 'peak-week' for bodybuilding shows. Controlling fluid balance, reducing stress, maximising glycogen saturation and managing fatigue. Coach George touches on the impacts of THC/Marijuana use and its impact on sleep. Something worth sharing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwzx_ZBRjsm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D   Would...

Joined by Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, resident Flex coaches Dean and George dive into a conversation about training hypertrophy, and managing fatigue, they answer some Instagram questions from you all and end with some discussion on the exciting new range of diet drugs becoming available to the public. And of course, they finish with a squirmish 'Would you rather' that is not to be missed! Some...

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 2 Flex Athletes, IFBB Pro Cam George and WBFF Pro Matt O'Reilly, who is 8 weeks out from debuting on the IFBB stage. We discuss Matt's transition from WBFF to the IFBB, ways to manage appetite in the offseason, important considerations for aerobic health, how to manage fluid retention on plane flights and have an open discussion on prep li...

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 3 Flex Athletes Daniil (USA) Alex (Oz) and Taylor (Oz). Daniil and Alex give their perspective as IFBB Pros, and Taylor his, as he is currently in prep for season B this year in Australia. We discuss weight caps, the mentality of what it means to be an IFBB Pro, and the not to be missed horror shoulder dislocation story, Stay tuned for a d...

Back in March of 2021, we spoke with UK-based bodybuilding coach Joe Jeffery, who was at the time taking charge of Flex Coach Dean's prep for his show the following year. Dean went on to win a national title in England in 2022. This episode is a 'replay' to share the gems within the recording from what feels like 'way back when'. We touch on things like hypertrophy. considerations, context, and va...

Part 2 looks at common supplements you're probably taking now or have in the past, but are probably not useful for you... as well as some that are beneficial for specific groups of people, and why Coach Lizzy has a bone to pick with 'greens powders'.  Something worth sharing? Bad Science: Ben Goldacre Would you rather: Have a pebble in your shoe a all times, OR a gritty eye at all times. Fan...

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 is a total waste of money *cough* BCAA *...

We revisit this episode with Jackson Peos, an exercise and sports science graduate who is a lead-research into the impacts of intermittent energy restriction protocols in athletes. We gain some insight into the findings to better guide our nutrition strategies. Mentions: Labdoor.com Something Worth Sharing: Naruto - Anime series Fan of the show? If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d...

We interview Phil Smith from Sports Performance Plus about all things performance nutrition... protein considerations, micros for athletes, carb consumption, assimilation, and the rate at which you can replenish glycogen. Want a new take on sleep patterns? Phil's phasic napping protocol is sure to make your head spin. Mentions: https://www.pre-script.com/performance-nutrition Would you rather: Hav...

If you're looking for a way to balance it all, our guests today have the answer. We speak with Emily & Matt who are both WBFF pro athletes, business partners, life partners, and parents to their daughter Luna. Their insights are useful regardless of how extreme your goals are, and their answer to balance may surprise you. Something worth sharing? The Changing World Order - https://www.booktopi...

How can you maintain your fitness goals while travelling? Whether it be for work or for leisure, travelling throw you off your game. In this episode, your hosts Lizzy and Dean draw on their last 16 months of full-time travel for you to draw ideas from. Something worth sharing? -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnMr8oUSDo&t=1s Would you rather: Never drink good coffee again OR never...

Cardio. More like cardi-no. Amirite?! As much as most of us don't like to do it, there are some pitfalls of rejecting cardio, especially if your goal is to be a walking walnut... that is, to build huge amounts of muscle mass. Join us for this important discussion with Muscle Nerds co-director Luke Leaman for this and so much more. Something worth sharing? (1) "Seek first to understand, then to be...

Coaches usually push a slow and steady approach to fat loss as being 'better', but is that true? In this episode, we unpick a 2004 study that compared success rates of rapid weight loss to gradual weight loss, with some surprising results. Something worth sharing? - Mindhunter on Netflx Would you rather: Have blocked ears 6 months of the year OR have buggers in your nose 12 months of the year...

Dr Dwayne Jackson, a PhD wielding academic, an ex-professional motocross rider, turned bodybuilder, who has since been through a kidney transplant and is now a coach, discusses the importance of a simple but often forgotten element of nutrition to future-proof your life and increase your capacity to grow muscle and burn fat (psst - it's not protein) Learn from a man with both theoretical knowledge...

A bicep curl is a bicep curl, right? Well... some new science is suggesting that under certain conditions, spending longer in a particular portion of the exercise is supportive of hypertrophy (growth). This is true for all exercises, beyond bicep curls. Flex Coach George takes us on a tour of this emerging science and unpicks if, when, and how we can implement this into our programming for better...

In the developed world we have fully internalised that cigarettes are health-harming. But what about vaping (eg e-cigarettes)? There are some pretty solid benefits to it, but this much newer craze is often taken up without consideration for health impacts. Check out this episode for the pros, cons, and considerations of vaping. Something worth sharing? - 2 in 1 out rule (for decluttering) Mentions...