159: COACHING RED FLAGS, COMP PREP FOOD MISTAKES & BODYBUILDING MYTHS

Welcome to episode 159 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we tackle some of the big-picture questions and personal lessons from our time in the sport, from social media’s impact on natural bodybuilding to red flags in coaching, and the one myth we think needs to be buried for good.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Instagram’s influence on natural bodybuilding – Has it helped the sport grow, or distorted it?
🔹 Choosing the right federation & division – Why this decision can make or break your competitive experience.
🔹 Red flags in online coaching – What to look out for when choosing a coach.
🔹 Bodybuilding myths that need to die – The one we’d eliminate first.
🔹 Advice we wish we followed earlier – Hard-earned wisdom we’d pass on to our younger selves.
🔹 Meal variety during comp prep – How often is too often to change things up?

If you’re navigating your own bodybuilding journey or just enjoy hearing real perspectives from inside the sport, this one is full of practical insight and honest reflection.

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Stay serious about it, and we’ll catch you in the next one!

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