Exploring peak week for bodybuilding beyond carbohydrate manipulation, including macronutrient adjustments, fluid/electrolyte balance, and supplement strategies. Also, a humorous discussion on digestive remedies and supplement side effects.

Bodybuilding coach Dean, fitness trainer Lizzy, and athletic consultant George discuss 3 carb loading strategies for peak week in bodybuilding competitions. They explore front loading, backloading, and undulating approaches, emphasizing individualized methods, trial and error, and visual assessments. The podcast also touches on managing macronutrients, fluids, and the psychological aspects of peak week preparation.

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 Coach Shannon on all things weight maintenance. Specifically, we are talking to those with macro tracking experience, and how to manage body weight and composition without meticulously tracking forever. Check out episode #132 for the full thing. Mentions:Life After Dieting eBook & Audiobook -  https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/e-book  Something worth sharing: - Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Shannon Beer, head to:https://www.instagram.com/coachshannonbeer/  To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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 Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Discover the truth about the relationship between food intake and energy balance, debunking myths around eating more to lose weight. Learn how to navigate nutritional balance by choosing nutrient-dense foods over calorie counts. Dive into mindful eating habits that focus on meal enjoyment, hunger management, and practical cooking tips. Explore the significance of fiber, healthy flavor options, and the impact of gluten on your diet. This engaging discussion equips you with strategies for effective weight management and improved well-being.

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 again OR (B) Be absent from your daughter's life for 1 year before she turns 15 Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Nick Papastamatis, head to:https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickpapas/  To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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- The Good Life by Hugh Mackay- Brief Answers To Big Questions by Steven Hawking- The Sounds of Silence by Edward T Hall & Mildred Reed Hall Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Nick Papastamatis, head to:https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickpapas/  To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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: Dr. Carl Hart Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Joe Jeffery and Coach George, head to:https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/  To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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 this knowledge, you're better equipped to make effective decisions. Something worth sharing:Invisible Womrn - Caroline Criado-Perezhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-the-evidence-now-support-effective-reps-from/id1463054544?i=1000639800979 Would you rather:Control animals OR control electronics?Suck Mike Israetel's dick or suck a homeless dude's toe? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/   To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop_prepcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/   Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode timestamps: 05:55 - Definition of 'training to failure07:40 - Define RIR Defined, and introduction effective reps09:18 - Why training as close to failure as possible may be encouraged11:53 - Failure doesn’t exist in a vacuum15:28 - Pros of training to failure20:12 - Con's of training to failure23:37 - Fatigue Management 38:40 / 25:20 - When training to failure is/isn't appropriate41:35 - Why RIR vs Failure is stupid44:19 - Why RIR can be a floored system in some people50:44 - Final Thoughts from George51:41 - Final Thoughts from Dean52:32 - Less shit tip56:09 - Something worth sharing (did you have a book or resource?)1:00:40 - Would you rather

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 that impact the gut microbiome and whether or not genetics play a major role in how your belly impacts your bum... and so much more. Something worth sharing:• Fundamentals of microbiome science - Angela Douglas• The Good Gut - Justin & Erica Sonnenburg• The New Microbiology: From Microbes to CRISPR by Pascale Cossart • 2020 Symposia - https://www.translationalmicrobiome.org/events/• Human Gut Microbiome: Hopes, Threats and Promises by Patrice Cani: https://gut.bmj.com/content/67/9/1716  Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Dr Gabby Fundaro, head to:https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd  To find out more about Flex Success, head to: https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.