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1880: The Value of Bodybuilding Knowledge With Kris Gethin

Aug 15, 2022

Kris Gethin, a fitness entrepreneur and former editor-in-chief of bodybuilding.com, shares his transformative journey from motocross injuries to revolutionizing the fitness industry. He discusses the pitfalls of opening gyms, opportunities in India, and the decline of bodybuilding.com. Gethin emphasizes the value of foundational knowledge, explores the impact of social media on bodybuilding, and highlights the importance of discipline and giving back to the community. He also navigates the evolving dynamics of the supplement industry and the complexities surrounding drug use in the sport.

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Physiotherapy For Back Pain

01:50

You Know What?

01:50

You Must Have Learnt That The Hard Way

01:50

Was it all down to me?

01:50

Intro

3min

From Motocross to Fitness Revolution

17min

The Rise and Fall of Bodybuilding.com: A Community's Journey

3min

Navigating Challenges in Fitness Industry

7min

The Complex World of Bodybuilding

24min

Challenging Fitness Norms and the Evolution of Supplements

12min

Enhancing Performance Through Bodybuilding Supplements

3min

Evolving Approaches to Bodybuilding and Supplements

17min

Maximizing Fitness with Expert Knowledge

2min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kris Gethin, fitness entrepreneur and former editor-in-chief for bodybuilding.com.

His interesting story of how he got into the fitness space. (2:47)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a good therapist, it MATTERS if you’re a good salesperson. (7:12)
If you want to make money, DO NOT open a gym. (9:41)
His introduction into the Indian market and the massive opportunities there. (11:33)
A look behind the curtain of the decline of bodybuilding.com. (20:21)
A conversation on the current state of bodybuilding. (29:47)
The value of getting back to the basics. (35:46)
Does social media play an influence on the sport? (39:24)
His favorite and least favorite parts of bodybuilding. (41:57)
The importance of giving back and taking what he learned from bodybuilding into his daily practices. (45:00)
How having structure creates discipline. (50:33)
Where does his business acumen come from? (54:58)
The progression and future of the supplement industry. (57:25)
Is it a myth that the biggest bodybuilders are taking anabolics? (1:10:04)
The oura of intensity. (1:13:01)
His views on hormone replacement therapy. (1:17:28)
The pivotal moments in his training career. (1:20:12)

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