The Flex Success Podcast

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.

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 cockiness? 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. Episode timestamps:0:30 - Intro5:50 - Why ‘trying harder’ is bad advice11:25 - Suspending doubt18:37 - Process vs outcome focus23:00 - Implementation intentions26:52 - Layers of goal achievement30:00 - Approach vs avoidance goals34:30 - Internal vs external motivation43:45 - The ‘don't miss twice’ principle48:38 - Be less shit tip51:30 - Something worth sharing54:30 - Would you rather

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 of those machines that makes you sound like a cranky robot OR (B) Lose your hearing today, and live fully deaf for the rest of your life? 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 Richard Collins, head to:https://www.instagram.com/richard_physiquecode/ 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.

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 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.

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 tissue. Something worth sharing:Impact Theory (podcast). 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 Matt Stenzel, head to:https://www.instagram.com/matt_stenzel/  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/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.

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 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 Tom Stanley and Matt O'Riley, head to:https://www.instagram.com/tomstanley_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies/  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/flexcoach_dean/ 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: 2:26 - George’s impressions of Oz9:14 - George’s burger challenge and how he got a burger named after him in Melbourne14:30 - Summary of Flex Athlete wins this comp season17:08 - Matt and Tom’s perspective of their pro-card win23:22 - Importance of stage presentation28:00 - Inversion table for increasing height31:10 - Weight class & unusual IFBB Elite check-in set up33:37 - Tom & Matt’s peak weeks41:38 - Choosing carb sources for peak week50:13 - Future competitive goals for Matt & Tom57:21- Be less shit tips1:05:05 - Something worth sharing

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 !! Life is wild ain't it?! Mentions:@goob_u2 Something worth sharing:Motivational Interviewing, Psych Wire 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.

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-off Peak Weeks- Book a consult HERE  Would you rather:Passionately kiss your brother for 60sec straight (+ butt grabbing) OR passionately kiss your mum (+butt grabbing) 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.

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 meals' without the residual baggage of 'cheat meals'. Something worth sharing:Ep. 158 - How to get closer to people you care about: The 'No Stupid Questions' Podcast  Would you rather:Always be in the 'restrict / binge cycle' with food OR have a very low caloric tolerance? 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/deanmckillop_prepcoach/  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.