Summary:
Today's episode is a fun interview for you! Adam Bonilla from The Bikini and the Brain Podcast joins Diane as they dive into what it takes to become a successful bikini competitor, common mistakes bikini competitors make, how to determine an ideal stage weight and body composition for athletes, and how to decide if an athlete is ready for nationals. Adam and Diane also talk through the controversial topic of gaining weight in the off season and much more!
Key Takeaways:
- 01:43 - Who is Coach Adam Bonilla?
- 04:17 - How Adam found his niche coaching bikini athletes
- 06:57 - Factors and structures that make a successful bikini athlete
- 10:54 - How to gauge if an athlete is veering off the competition track
- 15:07 - General parameters for competing in nationals
- 18:56 - Common mistakes bikini athletes make
- 24:08 - Are you at risk for getting dinged for enhancements?
- 26:21 - The ideal stage weight in competition
- 27:31 - Why Adam keeps his athletes so lean in the off-season
- 35:53 - Adam's clapback to those who say "Bodybuilding ruined me!"
- 45:01 - The bodybuilding game plan
- 45:15 - Why the bulk phase is unnecessary
- 48:22 - What is actually considered "healthy eating"?
- 51:29 - If you want to be the best at anything, you need THIS
- 53:35 - How to recover from a "snacksident" when you're super close to show
- 55:41 - Top recommendations for a first-time competitor
- 01:01:46 - How long it may take you to reach the pro-level physique
- 01:02:10 - How long it may take you to reach a stage-ready physique as an amateur
- 01:05:04 - The reason why Adam stopped competing
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