The Revive Stronger Podcast

Andy & Steff from the WNBF UK join us again to reflect on the season. In this chat, we discuss everything from how the UK team did at worlds, why height classes vs. Weight classes and what we can expect from the WNBF UK in 2022. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:06) What defines a first-timer? (11:07) Running a bodybuilding show (15:27) Height vs. weight classes in bodybuilding (24:07) Athlete standard worlds vs. UK (25:50) Scorecard and Judges Feedback (32:52) Bodybuilding spirit (39:10) How did the UK team at worlds? (44:10) Their view on the frequency of natural pro competitions (53:22) Giving our pro cards and level of competitors (58:39) Expectations when competing (01:02:24) Goals and vision of the WNBF Uk https://www.instagram.com/fuelledbyscottsoats/ https://www.instagram.com/steff_noble_figurepro/ https://www.instagram.com/wnbf_uk/ https://www.instagram.com/proprepcoaching/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37yotxX_wbw __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The godfather of natural bodybuilding is back on the show. That is Jeff Alberts from 3DMJ. We talk about his new and exciting future in 2022 and dig into the nuances of the recovery diet. Some great insights and takeaways from today episode for coach and competitor. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:48) Competitiveness in 2022 and being coached (07:15) Work hard and placings (14:28) Trying to improve season to season and offseason thoughts (21:38) Reverse into shows and leanness vs fullness (28:08) Recovery Diet (35:34) Individual differences. Things to consider (39:47) What to expect in terms of rate of gain and how hard to push it during prep (47:08) Impact of social media on the offseason (50:10) Differences in the recovery diet based on class and level of leanness (52:46) How long and when do people start to feel better (56:09) Scale weight & Physique assessment and how to use it https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/ https://www.instagram.com/team3dmj/ https://3dmusclejourney.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p6MAIUMnqw __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Freeman is back on the show and we talk all things natural bodybuilding. From how he has been helping me through this current prep, to the differences between the USA and European standards and the current state of natural bodybuilding and his future in bodybuilding. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (08:39) What does peaking look like in terms of coaching (11:46) What's too lean? (15:01) Judges feedback may differ to what you're going for (18:56) Difference of competitors of international vs. US shows and the current state of natural bodybuilding (24:31) What look is wanted atm and level of muscularity/conditioning (33:48) Preferred peaking approach (40:00) Current clients going to worlds and rundown (47:48) Brett's current training & nutrition https://www.instagram.com/baftub/ https://www.instagram.com/atp.performance/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avx5Y2zadOo __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Jewett is an IFBB heavyweight Pro with a masters of science in nutrition & is a registered dietician. We talk about his competition season, lessons he learned, personal accomplishments and how to approach the offseason. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Transitioning into an offseason (06:00) How was sleep during prep (09:12) Irritability (12:31) Bowel functioning and digestion (14:22) Fibre intake (19:05) Enjoying certain foods too much (21:44) Less or more meals & solid vs. liquid calories (26:26) Supplements and health in bodybuilding (32:21) Lessons learned from a successful bodybuilding season. (42:40) Fullness and peak week approach (53:48) How to assess your physique during peak week (01:00:10) Sodium/Water/fat manipulation https://www.j3sportsrd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnjewett3/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxk9ZZwr29wraxXt5kGNXnA Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEKbmN8wAj4 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben is back on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about his current auto-regulated specialisation training blocks and then dive into a deep discussion surrounding food processing. This was a very different but enjoyable chat you’re not going to want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:33) How little volume do you need to maintain muscle mass (06:21) When to change things in your programme? (12:56) Stimulus to fatigue ratio (19:41) How bad are processed foods? (24:56) How processed is processed? (31:51) Pre-packed meals (39:51) Ready to go meals a great alternative? (50:42) Meal prep companies may be the solution? (01:02:43) Changing your environment https://www.deconstructnutrition.com https://www.instagram.com/drbenhouse/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6CRjNWmFLA __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Paul Revelia of pro physique inc is on the show. Paul has a vast amount of experience in physique sports and has taken hundreds to stage and win. He is also a competitor himself with years in the trenches. We dig into some of his peaking philosophy and how he manages to get so many women in great shape on stage. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (07:40) What leads women to work with Paul? (11:53) Main challenges for female athletes (16:57) What does a Prep look like? Refeeds and Diet Breaks (24:45) Macro & cardio for females (32:47) Stubborn fat for females (35:55) Progressive linear load peak week (43:13) Training during peak week (50:48) Common mistakes during peak week (52:38) Show day and post-show macros www.prophysique.com https://www.instagram.com/paulrevelia/ https://www.youtube.com/paulacoustic Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrcJzDc1LNY __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time we changed things around. Mike Israetel is the podcast host and interviews Steve Hall. We wanted to give you an insight into a competition season as a natural bodybuilder, mainly talking about Steve's current competition season, what he did to get here, how it went and much more. Hope you enjoy the show! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:36) Was it the first show Steve ever one at the qualifier of UKDFBA and how did it feel to win a show? (05:00) Increased sense of belonging to bodybuilding? (06:59) How long was the prep? (08:45) What was different during this prep (11:10) Refeeds (13:40) Food selection for prep and hunger (17:27) What was your strength progression like during prep (23:36) What have you done differently and is that the reason for success? (26:35) Weighted vest for prep (34:04) Anything to help to stay relaxed? And sleep hygiene? (41:10) Anxiety for shows and mental preperation (46:52) Post show meal and celebration? (54:38) What next? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8wDixu8TbE __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chat with Michelle MacDonald. Michelle is a WBFF pro, the founder of Tulum strength club & wonder women official coaching. Also, she is a regular listener of the podcast which is always great. We dig into her background and how she is helping lots of women. Empowering clients and creating results particularly with older women beat the myth that they can’t get into amazing shape! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (18:06) Importance of mindset and communication. (32:52) Making progress as an older individual (44:46) Individualising to the person and experience (56:10) Monitoring step counts https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/ https://www.instagram.com/thewonderwomenofficial/ thewonderwomen.com Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTM9m7IhThQ __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness experts Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans, and James Krieger discuss volume manipulation, deloads, and overreaching periods. They cover topics like volume ramping, maintenance phases, and the impact of breaks on novices vs. advanced individuals. The podcast also explores training variations, pandemic training surprises, and the importance of tapering for optimal muscle growth.

Mike Zourdos is back on the show. We dig into what he’s been up to personally & an injury that took him away from the iron he loves. And then we go into depth covering the literature surrounding training to failure & how this impacts us practically as trainees. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:56) Why powerlifting isn't a focus anymore and how an injury can end a lifting career (14:18) Training for something that you really enjoy and that makes you feel good about yourself (18:08) Enjoyment of the sport and the purpose (23:35) Coaching Brian Whitacre (32:55) Is staying further from failure and doing more volume superior? (37:29) Volume equated results. What's better, training to failure or leaving reps in reserve (44:04) Caveats to studies. Theory vs. practical application (48:41) How to combine scientific evidence and anecdotes to create the best programme (01:09:33) Considerations of individual differences MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD https://www.instagram.com/thegardeningdietitian/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8BctrbKXJs __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices