Revive Stronger

The Improvement Season Podcast

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Welcome to the improvement Season Podcast! This is a sub-podcast from the Revive Stronger Podcast itself, where both Steve & Mike talk about their entire bodybuilding journey. Bodybuilding, nutrition, training, coaching, all of our experiences and knowledge around this is something we discuss on a weekly basis on the Improvement Season Podcast. Enjoy!

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Revive Stronger

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Health

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revivestronger.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

370: Transitioning Into The Offseason - The Improvement Season Podcast 23.12.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about Steve's offseason approach and mental health. Timestamps: 00:00 Approach to the offseason 30:49 Mental health development Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEB...

369: A Season Comes To An End. First Time As A Pro Natural Bodybuilder - The Improvement Season Podcast 09.12.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about Steve's experience at the wnbf as a first time pro natural. Timestamps: 00:00 Energy drinks in the US 07:33 Steve's recap of the wnbf 25:11 Importance of lighting 38:22 Not able to proof yourself and disappointment about se...

368: Lacking Muscle Mass Or Leanness - The Improvement Season Podcast 18.11.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about post show diets, lacking muscle or leanness and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Clothing Company 07:14 Lego, Christmas and learning about money 16:30 Getting your bike stolen 20:12 Post-show diet 30:50 Coaching 38:14 Lack of m...

367: A.i., Deep Prep & Bodybuilding While Travelling - The Improvement Season Podcast 11.11.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about a.i. deep times of prep and bodybuilding while travelling. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Embracing discomfort, deep prep 12:04 A.i. development 20:17 Using a.i. for nutrition & training 29:38 Travelling & bodybuilding 38:23...

366: First Show As A Pro Natural Bodybuilder - The Improvement Season Podcast w/ Mike Challis 04.11.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about the SNBF and pro card debut! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Training Splits 07:14 SNBF recap, pro debut 11:28 Disappointing results 19:19 Comparison with other athletes 25:01 Strict drug testing 32:37 Value in going to shows...

365: Natural Bodybuilding Is Strong & Alive! - The Improvement Season Podcast 28.10.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about  @JeffNippard  incident, SNBF and that natural bodybuilding is strong & alive! Timestamps: 00:00 Maintenance calories 08:31 Jeff Nippard incident 25:54 Athletes leaving Matt Jansen 36:48 Steve's growth 40:49 Being coached 4...

364: Considering The Consequences Of Our Actions - The Improvement Season Podcast 21.10.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about Mr. Olympia, Steve's peak and considering the consequences of our actions. Timestamps: 00:00 Clothing choices 03:05 Next Peak week 06:24 Eating, travelling and peak week 10:32 Water Loading 16:14 Is an aggressive peak week...

363: We Were Wrong | A Story About Changing Your Opinion - The Improvement Season Podcast 14.10.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about what we were wrong about in the past. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:21 What the digging phase is supposed to look like 05:10 Sticking to habits 13:25 Level of natural bodybuilding and remainder of Steve's season 29:53 Study ab...

362: Are You Staying Too Lean Without Knowing It - The Improvement Season Podcast 07.10.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about what type of bodybuilder you may be and if you may be too lean Timestamps: 00:00 Beanie, winter and prep 03:00 Adding cardio to prep 08:27 Long term clients 12:59 How to have a great time as a natural first timer 30:03 Work...

361: When Dreams Become Reality | Pro Natural Bodybuilder - The Improvement Season Podcast 30.09.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about the goal of goals that has become true! Steve is a pro natural bodybuilder! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 11:17 Pro natural bodybuilder 18:21 Build up stress 24:40 What's the plan now? 31:12 Rapid backload secrets 41:00 Rapid bac...

360: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Coaching - The Improvement Season Podcast w/ Mike Challis 16.09.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about irritability and how to get the most out of your coaching. Timestamps: 00:00 Noise 04:51 Sleep time 06:27 Irritability & depths of prep 21:15 New update, judging 26:23 Best shots rarely on stage 30:20 Travelling and update...

359: Getting Deep Into The Diet - The Improvement Season Podcast 09.09.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about when the diet gets tough, sticky weight and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Caffeine chat 04:00 Slow rate of loss 10:53 Negative effects of a deficit 15:26 Gains in the offseason 24:11 Removing body hair 32:52 Standing desk an...

358: Digestive Issues During A Diet - The Improvement Season Podcast 02.09.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about how to deal with digestive issues during a diet. Timestamps: 00:00 Chat with Matt Ogus 04:00 Cultural differences in communication 10:35 Digestive issues during a diet 19:42 Routine, momentum and discipline detrimental to y...

357: How To Deal With Psychologically Demanding Lifts - The Improvement Season Podcast 26.08.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about how to deal with psychologically demanding lifts Timestamps: 00:00 Caffeine consumption 03:36 Dealing with cravings and desires 15:48 Considering refeeds 21:00 Adhering to calories 23:59 Health Education and Mortality 35:20...

356: Finding A Hobby Outside Of Bodybuilding - The Improvement Season Podcast 19.08.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about activities and hobbies outside of bodybuilding. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro, Air cons in Europe 07:03 Steve's prep 13:51 Ready for being coached? 25:13 Golfing as a hobby besides bodybuilding 31:14 Feeling great at low bodyfat...

355: Stress & Anxiety | The Killer of Progress w/ Mike Challis - The Improvement Season Podcast 12.08.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week Mike Challis is on the Podcast, talking all things about stress and anxiety being the killer of progress. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:36 Update on Mike 06:40 Staying tighter in Offseason 08:14 Struggling to eat 10:57 Judging for different feder...

354: Being A Natural Bodybuilding Role Model - The Improvement Season Podcast 05.08.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about Matt Ogus recent pro card win and being a natural bodybuilding role model. Timestamps: 00:00  Matt Ogus getting his pro card 02:50 Being a Natural bodybuilding role model 12:59 Different view and perception of the world 17:...

353: The Skill Of Dieting | Why Does Fat Loss Get Easier? - The Improvement Season Podcast 29.07.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about success that leaves clues and why dieting gets easier with time and if it's purely a skill. Timestamps: 00:00 8 Weeks of training without a deload during prep 09:16 Not logging and tracking things and making exceptions 13:3...

352: Disregard Everything You Know About Deloads - The Improvement Season Podcast 22.07.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about fame, mike israetel and to disregard everything you know about deloads. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:33 High levels of fatigue 07:01 Alcohol consumption and smoking 10:42 Auto regulate deloads 14:24 Shorter deloads, experienc...

351: You Will Never Be Satisfied With What You Have - The Improvement Season Podcast 15.07.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about investing into camera equipment, creating content as a personal trainer and that you will never be satisfied with what you have. Timestamps: 00:00 Coaching spiel 03:02 Marketing yourself and equipment for creating content 0...

350: Are All Science-Based Lifters Small? - The Improvement Season Podcast 08.07.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about science-based lifters and if all of them are small. Timestamps: 00:00 Caffeine consumption 02:54 Perception of fatigue 12:13 Camera quality impacting progress assessment 20:04 Playing with ai content creation & the downfall...

349: What Personal Trainers Don't Think About | Finances & Savings - The Improvement Season Podcast 01.07.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about investing, finances and savings especially with personal trainers. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 What Podcast do we prefer listening to? 03:45 Investing and savings as personal trainers 11:19 Falling into the misconception...

348: What’s Impressive Today, Is Unimpressive Tomorrow - The Improvement Season Podcast 24.06.2024

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347: Instagram Content & Promoting Your Online Coaching Business - The Improvement Season Podcast 17.06.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about Instagram content and promoting your online coaching business Timestamps: 00:00 Communication skills 05:00 Instagram content and promoting yourself 18:09 Habits & Routines 21:36 What content to post as an online coach 30:33...

346: Processed vs. Wholesome Foods - The Improvement Season Podcast 10.06.2024

Welcome to the Improvement Season Podcast! Join coach Pascal & Steve as they venture into their improvement season…basically bodybuilding journey. This week we're talking about processed vs. wholesome foods, lengthened partials vs. biofeedback and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Physiotherapy Skeptical about it 10:53 Training setup with Quads/Push, Hams/Pull & arms/shoulders 20:10 Movemen...

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