Reckless Training

In this special episode, coaches TC and Chris Nicole interview a first time competitor, Becky Baldyga. The group discusses serval topics including: * Apprehension in getting started in a prep * Choosing the Figure category over Bikini * Expectations surrounding show time lines and physique progress * How mobility became part of strength training * Strategies to maintain a positive mentality in the hardest parts of prep * Handling support or lack there throughout the process This is a great episode for anyone considering doing a contest prep or for those interesting in improving their experience/perspective of the sport and its various challenges. Visit us at https://www.recklesstraining.com/ [https://www.recklesstraining.com/] Instagram @reckless_training @longshotgamble @chrisnicole_ifbbpro Special Guest: @beckyreyga Donations to the podcast: https://www.recklesstraining.com/reckless-media [https://www.recklesstraining.com/reckless-media]

In this episode, your host TC and Chris Nicole discuss all of the available Short Cuts to Success as a competitive athlete. Topics include: - False information/people on social media - Knowing when to push or when to take time off to improve as an athlete - Using appropriate intensity in the gym - How nutrition and hormones stall or support positive changes - Assisted and natural athletes competing in drug tested or non- drug tested events For donations, or more information, visit us at recklesstraining.com [http://recklesstraining.com]

It has been a WILD year, but we are BACK!! In this episode your hosts discuss some strategies when choosing warm up shows before hitting the national stage. We share some tips on interpreting judge feedback and how to plan for next steps after receiving judge critique. We also cover benefits of having an objective opinion in the sport of bodybuilding and why going up against good competition is beneficial to an athlete's advancement. Visit Recklesstraining.com [http://Recklesstraining.com] for coaching or follow us @reckless_training TC @longshotgamble Chris Nicole @chrisnicole_ifbbpro Donate to the podcast https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/a3702e3e-f60c-47ea-afce-ff64c086e4f6 [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/a3702e3e-f60c-47ea-afce-ff64c086e4f6]

On today’s podcast, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole sit down with the inventor of the weighted hip thrust and well-known expert in glute training, Bret Contreras. Author of the book- Glute Lab, founder of BC Strength, and founder of Booty by Bret, our guest is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with a PhD in Sports Science. Since Bret is responsible for the inception of StrongLifting, we will be diving deep into the sport’s roots - what it is, where it came from, and what you can expect on meet day at the upcoming Miami International Fitness Expo on June 1st. Topics included: Death of the Practitioner: how being active in your field is no longer a requirement for expertise in the fitness industry. What is StrongLifting? How was it conceptualized? Is StrongLifting designed for performance or physique goals? How should someone train for all 6 lifts? What are some accessory lifts? What was the biggest lesson learned after your girls participated in 6 competitions over the course of 3 years? What commands should athletes be practicing for the upcoming competition? How will the Reckless Miami Mayhem event be structured? How will this be different than StrongLifting events that have taken place in the past? What categories will be awarded? For more information on the StrongLifting Event in Miami, or to submit your registration, you can visit recklesstraining.com/events [http://recklesstraining.com/events]. Any questions can be sent to TC; he can be contacted via email at recklesstraining@gmail.com [recklesstraining@gmail.com], or via IG at @longshotgamble. StrongLifting Cert / BC Academy https://bretcontrerasacademy.com/products/stronglifting-certification-level-1 [https://bretcontrerasacademy.com/products/stronglifting-certification-level-1] You can find more of Bret’s content on his YouTube channel or through Instagram at @bootybybret and @bretcontreras1 You can find information on our coaching at recklesstraining.com [http://recklesstraining.com] or you can follow us on Instagram @reckless_training TC is @longshotgamble and Chris Nicole @chrisnicole_ifbbpro

In this episode, TC and Chris Nicole cover the 2024 Arnold Expo as well as their experience at the Arnold Amateur witnessing their good friend Sam become an IFBB Bikini Pro. TC talks about his meet up with Julian Smith, Chris Nicole talks with Lauralie Chapados- 3x Bikini Arnold Champion, and the two discuss Arnold's big announcement for Men's Open Bodybuilding. Tag @smith.julian in your story if you want him to come out to Strict Curl in Miami June 01st! To find information on athletic or contest prep coaching, posing, or technique sessions visit Recklesstraining.com [http://Recklesstraining.com] or visit us on instagram  @reckless_training  TC @longshotgamble and Chris Nicole  @Chrisnicole_ifbbpro  For Bikini or Wellness Posing contact Chris Nicole For Technique Sessions contact TC To register for the Miami Strict Curl event June 01st or the Reckless Miami Mayhem StrongLifting Event, you can visit the Events tab at recklesstraining.com [http://recklesstraining.com] For more on 100% RAW follow @raw_powerlifting_federation #ifbbbikini #powerbuilder #powerbuilding #strictcurl #bikinicoach #prepcoach #arnoldclassic2024 #arnoldclassic #powerlifting