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Phil Heath Opens Up About Mindset, Family, and Competition on Lewis Howes Podcast
Phil Heath had a very interesting conversation with the popular Lewis Howes.
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath joined Lewis Howes for an in-depth conversation on the School of Greatness podcast. Heath spoke on a number of topics opening up about his family, particularly his relationship with his father, his mindset and competitive bodybuilding.
Phil Heath has built quite the reputation over the last several years. Once standing as the beacon of bodybuilding, the nigh unbeatable champion, Heath now finds himself semi-retired, but still training hard. While he still has the goods to compete against the best of the best in bodybuilding, His recent downtime has allowed him to evaluate his life outside of competition.
Always known to keep things close to the chest, Phil Heath has been come more open these days. Not only does he touch on mindset, but he also has delved deep into his personal life as well. There’s no better example of that than his recent appearance on the Lewis Howes Podcast.
Renowned for his incredible interviewing abilities, Lewis Howes has the skills to get nearly anyone to open up. On his most recent podcast Howes had the seven-time Olympian champion join him for a deeply engaging conversation.
Deep Dive
Phil Heath spoke on his family life and his relationship with his father. He also touched on his mindset and his bodybuilding career.
Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. This episode dives deep into having faith in yourself, learning from your mistakes, vulnerability, and so much more.
The legendary Phil Heath is dropping truth bombs left & right in this interview… You don’t want to miss it!
Insta Make no mistake, this is a far different Phil Heath than what we’re used to seeing. Usually Heath is brimming with confidence, a true pillar of strength. But in this podcast interview, we see the mask slip a bit. We see a far more vulnerable Phil Heath than we ever have before. When he specifically speaks on his father during the podcast, you can see that Heath has found a new level of self-awareness, making him stronger mentally than ever before.
To see the full eye opening interview click here.
What do you think about the Phil Heath interview with Lewis Howes?
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Calum Von Moger Displays Accident Wounds From Hospital Bed In Update
Calum Von Moger showcases some of his wounds received after jumping from a second story window and being hospitalized.
After a somewhat long period of silence, Calum Von Moger shared a video of his wounds received after jumping from a second story window. The video was posted on his official Instagram and appear to be taken from his hospital bed. This post, along with another post made on Instagram earlier today, mark his first direct posts online since April 29th. Moger has been the subject of much media attention after multiple arrests in Australia that eventually led up to his shocking accident.
On May 6th, it was reported that Calum Von Moger jumped through a second story window while under the influence of methamphetamine. He received many injuries, including lacerations from the glass and spinal damage from the fall. He was hospitalized, received spinal surgery, and was in a coma for many days.
The news was a tragic and shocking turn of events after multiple troubling signs leading up to the May 6th incident. Local reports in Australia noted two separate arrests involving road rage incidents – one of which included Moger brandishing a machete. Since the accident, Moger has been reported to be in stable condition and awake. Today marks Moger’s first direct posts on Instagram since the accident.
You can watch the video post below:
The video, posted on Instagram, showcases Calum Von Moger filming his own arms. His arms have multiple laceration wounds stitched up and some bandaged. Moger appears to still be in the hospital bed during the time of the recording.
Three hours earlier, Calum Von Moger also made a post featuring a quote that appears to be from the Bible:
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope.’”
Calum Von Moger’s Accident & Mental Health In Bodybuilding
Calum Von Moger is a bodybuilder that became the pinnacle example of a new era of bodybuilding. His fame did not come from competitions but from social media. A video showcasing his physique and his training methods went viral – leading to his eventual fame and continued social media popularity. He was known as Arnold 2.0 due to his classic physique that matched the look of Arnold Schwarzenegger during his prime.
Moger took this popularity and ran with it – revealing not only a continued impressive physique but also a lavish and adventurous lifestyle. He was one part loved for his classic looking physique, and one part loved for his influencer style adventures and interaction with fans.
So it became shocking to the bodybuilding community when his social channels went silent. Calum Von Moger essentially disappeared in 2022. He returned to Australia, stopped competing in bodybuilding shows, and nearly stopped posting online altogether.
Following this silence, local reports came out of Australia of Moger getting into violent road rage incidents – being arrested twice as noted earlier in this article. This led to an online onslaught of influencer and blog coverage trying to “diagnose” his mental state.
Calum Von Moger eventually made a post on Instagram promising that he would work on his flaws and try to get better. Sadly, shortly after his accident involving jumping through a second story window occurred. This accident also confirmed earlier rumors of his use of methamphetamine.
In the wider mainstream conversation beyond bodybuilding, there has been much said about the dangers of social media and how it influences mental health. While it is clear that Calum Von Moger has many personal issues that we cannot begin to guess about – his struggles also were clearly seen on social media.
While we are not willing to speculate on what caused Moger’s recent and tragic accident. The entire situation has sparked discussions about mental health in bodybuilding and in relation to social media. Did the added pressure of social media attention during a time of struggle contribute to his declining mental health during this period of time? That’s up for debate – and one the bodybuilding community has been discussing at length recently.
Calum Von Moger’s Recovery
In either case, it appears that Calum Von Moger is on the mend. We had already received word that he had awoken from his coma – and these posts seem to show that he is ready to start engaging with the bodybuilding community online again. The video, while painful to watch, also shows that his wounds are healing. His spinal injury did no permanently disable him from walking. So for now it seems that Moger will be able to literally walk out of his accident.
Generation Iron wishes a speedy recovery for Calum Von Moger – and will provide more updates as they become available. It’s not clear what the future holds for Moger in direct terms regarding his bodybuilding career. That may become more clear as time passes during his recovery down the road.
Stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network for news and updates on all things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports.
PNBA Bodybuilder’s Secret Supplement to Boost Testosterone and Gains: Ashwagandha
Image via Instagram @dloweflex
PNBA athlete Dillon shared the benefits of ashwagandha, including boosting testosterone and muscle growth.
Most of your gym gains will come from your workout and proper nutrition. However, certain supplements have been proven to boost strength and muscle growth, and ashwagandha is one of them. Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) athlete Dillon listed the many benefits supplementing with ashwagandha provides.
Dillon competes in the PNBA Men’s Physique pro division. In a social media post, Dillon says that ashwagandha can lower stress and anxiety, improve your heart health, control blood glucose levels, boost testosterone, and help you build strength and muscle.
Dillon’s full IG post below lists the benefits of ashwagandha and shows him doing cable rope tricep extensions and flexing his triceps.
What Is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is an herb derived from plants in Asia and Africa. Ayurveda, Indian alternative medicine, uses this herb as a natural remedy. You can take ashwagandha as a capsule or powder. It’s been shown to relieve stress, increase energy, and boost cognitive function.
Furthermore, many gym enthusiasts and bodybuilders will take it to boost their workout performance. Studies have shown that ashwagandha effectively builds muscle and strength (1). And this study found a 14.7% increase in testosterone production after supplementing with the herb (2).
Ashwagandha Benefits
Lower stress and anxiety
Improve heart health
Control glucose
Boost testosterone
Gain strength and muscle
Other ways to boost testosterone naturally include consuming foods high in zinc and magnesium and avoiding or limiting unhealthy lifestyle factors such as drinking too much alcohol. PNBA Hall of Famer Chad Martin has a complete list on optimizing T production naturally. Testosterone is vital for maximizing your gains in the gym. So the more testosterone you have, the more muscle you’ll build.
Natural Bodybuilding and Supplementation
As a natural bodybuilder, it’s imperative to take natural supplements to gain an edge in the gym. Of course, steroids boost T production. But steroids and other performance-enhancing (PEDs) can have side effects. And PEDs are prohibited in natural bodybuilding. Therefore, natural bodybuilders only take natural products.
For example, the 2021 Natural Olympia reigning Men’s Physique Open pro champ William Long takes ashwagandha and many other natural supplements.
William Long’s Supplements
The INBA PNBA league follows the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines–you can view their 2022 complete list of banned substances here.
Recap
Undoubtedly, your diet and exercise regimen is the most critical components to building a fantastic physique. However, certain supplements do help with your natural bodybuilding journey. For example, ashwagandha is a natural herb that will help you boost strength, muscle growth, and testosterone levels.
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References
Wankhede, S., Langade, D., Joshi, K., Sinha, S. R., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2015). Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12, 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9
Lopresti, A. L., Drummond, P. D., & Smith, S. J. (2019). A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males. American journal of men’s health, 13(2), 1557988319835985. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988319835985
Nick Walker On Bodybuilding And PEDs: ‘I Don’t Think There Is Truly Anyway To Make It Better’
Nick Walker recently discussed the dangers in bodybuilding regarding PEDs.
Nick Walker has climbed to the top of bodybuilding because of his incredible size and conditioned physique. The issues of PEDs is bodybuilding is a hot topic in recent months and something that Walker knows about. He recently opened up a bit on the subject and if anything can be done.
Walker recently sat down with Greg Doucette for an interview. Doucette has been heavily active on social media, specifically his YouTube page, getting different inputs from bodybuilders on different topics around the sport. Here, the two discussed what might be done for bodybuilding to become safer for all involved.
Nick Walker on PEDs: “We’re Playing With Fire”
Nick Walker decided at the beginning of the year that he would focus his offseason prep on the Olympia. He decided not to defend his Arnold Classic or New York Pro titles, which Walker won in 2021. He finished fifth at the Olympia in October and is determined to improve his standing.
In a recent video with Doucette, Walker weighed in on the topic of PEDs.
“I feel like anything that could help at this point but at the end of the day, bodybuilding is bodybuilding. People come to see the freaks. People come to see us stand on stage and be as freaky as we can. Is it dangerous? Yes. Is there ways to make it safer? I’m sure, but at the end of the day, we’re playing with fire.”
Walker continued to discuss how athletes abuse different substances in the offseason particularly. This can go from different PEDs to food. This is how competitors are able to gain weight in the offseason and hang onto it for when it is time to cut.
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“Getting to a certain weight and then holding that weight, which is extremely unhealthy. Then, what? They come off a little while and then they got to do prep. We all know, everyone does probably a little more in prep because of how shredded you have to get.”
What Can Be Done?
In the opinion of Nick Walker, there is not much that can be done to make bodybuilding safer but he did like some ideas that have been thrown out.
“I don’t think there is truly anyway to make it better but honestly, I did like Fouad’s weight cap suggestion. Just because it would help keep everyone in the offseason in check without gaining too much weight.”
Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson suddenly passed away at the end of 2021. Cedric McMillan is the latest to pass away from heart complications. This is when different athletes began taking their health a bit more serious. This does not just include bodybuilders. Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently made it a point to get his heart checked out.
According to Walker, this is what athletes need to be doing in order to get ahead of anything.
“The only thing we can really do is individually, get our daily blood work checked, our daily EKGs, Echos, Calcium Scores, however often you feel you need. That’s really it. I mean, in my opinion, it all comes down to you.”
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Branch Warren “Still Grinding” Building A Shredded Physique In Retirement
Generation Iron alum Branch Warren continues to work hard in the gym and is looking the part.
Branch Warren rose near the top of bodybuilding during the 2010s because of his physique but also commitment to the sport. That is something that has not changed since he retired from competition. Warren recently showed off another physique update where he is looking as shredded as ever.
Warren was able to qualify for the Olympia many times over the course of his career but did not capture a title. In 2009, Warren came as close as possible entering the Olympia in his best shape. He finished at the runner-up to Jay Cutler that year and the loss was not east to deal with. He is a two-time champion at the Arnold Classic (2011, 2012).
In 2015, Warren decided to retire from bodybuilding but this did not mean that he was going to stop training — quite the opposite. He is still extremely active in the gym and makes sure to keep his physique in top shape.
Branch Warren Physique Update
Branch Warren was a featured character in the original Generation Iron film where a wider platform was provided to showcase his training and lifestyle in the sport of bodybuilding. Now, it is clear that he has maintained such a lifestyle off the stage at 47 years old.
“Still grinding!! This is throwing it back to last week in San Diego”
Branch Warren showed off his lower half in this specific physique update. Because of his dedication to bodybuilding to this day, there was some rumblings of a potential comeback in 2021. Warren made it clear that he will not officially return to the stage but he will train like he is.
The Masters Olympia is preparing to return in 2023. This has opened the door for many competitors to come back and perform in a different way. This is a show that was present from 1994-2003, with Dexter Jackson as the last champion of the show. It will be interesting to see if Warren considers this an option when the time comes.
Branch Warren has been busy in retirement with different projects, including his beef jerky company Wicked Cutz Jerky. Regardless of his future plans, it is clear that Warren has kept himself in championship shape.
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2022 Toronto Pro Supershow Preview: Can Mohamed Shaaban Secure The Title?
Here is a closer look at the upcoming Toronto Pro Supershow!
The 2022 Toronto Pro Supershow is scheduled to take place in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday. This is a chance for competitors in 10 divisions to qualify for the Olympia. There will be seven athletes in Men’s Open looking to take home the title in this show.
Once again, Men’s Open will highlight the event. This is an event with a star-studded list of former champions, including Ronnie Coleman and Milos Sarcev. Joel Thomas was crowned champion last year but is not scheduled to defend his title on Sunday.
Below, you can find the full list of competitors along with a breakdown of the top athletes in Men’s Open.
2022 Toronto Pro Supershow: Men’s Open
Slavoj Bednar
Dorian Haywood
Theo Leguerrier
Andrea Muzi
Joe Seeman
Mohamed Shaaban
Mariusz Tomczuk
Mohamed Shaaban
Shaaban will be back on stage after finishing as the runner-up to Charles Griffin during the California State Pro. He was dealing with an injury during the beginning of the year but has since returned to competition. During the 2021 Olympia, Shaaban placed 10th and was unhappy with his performance. After his performance in San Diego, it is fair to say that Shaaban is the favorite to win in Toronto. If he shows up with the same conditioning, he will be difficult to beat.
Joe Seeman
Seeman is the lone competitor from Canada to compete on Sunday. He finished third in this show last year and has a chance to make another impact in 2022. Seeman added two sixth-place finishes at the Legion Sports Fest and Arnold Classic UK. When looking at this roster, Seeman has a chance to make some noise and finish near the top.
Dorian Haywood
Haywood remains active on stage. He competed in five shows last year and was present during the Indy Pro this year, where he finished sixth. He was fourth in both the Indy Pro and New York Pro in 2021. The field in Toronto will not be as deep which means Haywood could have his sights set on a strong showing.
Andrea Muzi
Muzi is entering his fifth year as a professional and is looking to win his first. He finished third at the 2019 Puerto Rico Pro, which is the best of his career. He also finished fifth at this show last year. Muzi was on stage in California last week and finished fourth. He will enter as a dark-horse competitor in Toronto with a chance to sneak ahead of some other competitors if he shows up in his best shape.
2022 Toronto Pro Supershow: All Divisions
212 Bodybuilding
Murat Gonal
Hossein Kalateh
Junho Kim
Kentaro Kuramochi
Classic Physique
Eric Abelon
Corey Amey
Aaron Aramini
Tyler Johnson
Hyoung Joo Kwon
Luis Sosa Murueta
Rob Van Sant
Kellen Wilson
Men’s Physique
Francisco de la Cruz
Reuben Glass
Brett Jackson Jr.
Mehdi Kabbadj
Clarence Lau
Daniel Leone
Michael Norwood Jr.
Vilius Palionis
Chevy Phillips
Sharif Reed
Lamar McNeal Smith
Women’s Bodybuilding
Michelle Brent
Gisela Nunes Chan
Michelle Jin
Lisa Kudrey
Women’s Physique
Sarah Bow
Marysel Cruz
Eleonora Dobrinina
Jazmine Lira Flores
Alethia Legall-Gabriel
Marianne Von Gierke
Ji Hye Lee
Emilija Martic
Sanna Nupponen
Mini O’Brien
Renee Reefschlager
Nadia Vandal
Fitness
Abby Bolton
Danielle DaCosta
Giorgia Foroni
Corina Harkelroad
Stephanie Jones
Figure
Melissa Cech
Yelena Larina
Hanwool Park
Larisa Penaloza
Valerie Ratelle
Danielle Rose
Mandy Urner
Bikini
Lilian Lopez Alonso
Juliane Andrade
Cassandra De La Rosa
Sarah Devore
Marie-Eve Duchesneau
Eli Fernandez
Ashley Kaltwasser
Ha Yeun Kim
Yeoni Lee
Adair Libbrecht
Bola Seo
Karen Wall
Jodie Jean Yunker
Laura Ziv
Wellness
Emily Azzarello
Daniela Deiana
Normarie Fonseca
Kassandra Gillis
Celeste Morales
Angela White
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Hafthor Bjornsson Lost 13Lbs Since Eddie Hall Fight, Shares Lean Physique and Current Mindset
Hafthor Bjornsson is looking extra lean after his fight with Eddie Hall.
Hafthor Bjornsson recently shared an update of his lean physique, stating that he’s lost 13 pounds since the Eddie Hall bout. Bjornson is looking way more drawn in than he did for the boxing match yet still possesses quality muscle.
It’s the incredible case of the vanishing mountain, as Hafthor Bjornsson continues to lose weight after his boxing match with Eddie Hall. The 2018 World Strongest Man won his grudge match against Hall by unanimous decision this past March. But since then, Bjornsson hasn’t been training near as much as he usually does. This lack of training has resulted in Bjornson losing approximately 13 pounds.
The 2018 World Strongest Man wasn’t shy about sharing his struggles online. In a recent post to a social media Hafthor Bjornsson touched on his weight loss while revealing a very lean physique. While he isn’t considerably downsized, you can tell there’s a noticeable difference in Bjornsson’s physical frame. Still muscular and powerful, Bjornsson does look a bit more drawn in.
Looking Lean
Body weight 146kg. Haven’t been 100% with my diet or training lately. I’m human like everyone else and I’m going through a period in my life where I’m not 100% focused or dedicated all the time. It’s weird because for the last 10+ years of my life I’ve been super focused and driven because I’ve always had a goal to strive towards. Being in the unknown now has my motivation lacking a bit. If you are lacking motivation at this moment, know that it’s normal and we all go through that.
The life of a professional athlete or any competitive athlete for that matter, can be quite complicated. After succeeding in his bout with Eddie Hall, you would think that Hafthor Bjornsson would be over the moon. While he certainly seems pleased with his victory over his longtime foe, Bjornsson could be suffering from post-competition depression. Of course this is only speculation.
Often times when combat sports athletes compete whether they win or lose, they can suffer from a short period of lack. This can also be true of other high-level athletes. You set your mind to a goal, and you accomplish that goal. Yet now that the mission is over, you have nothing else to focus on. You spent your time preparing for this one moment where you face off against another skilled opponent looking to do you harm. And in a way it leaves you longing.
While no one can say for certain that this is what Hafthor Bjornsson is going through currently, it does make one wonder.
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Natural Olympia Bikini Angels Champ Arely Ayala Reduces Calories 50% During the Bodybuilding Season
Natural Olympia Bikini Angel champ Arely Ayala cuts her calories in half during the bodybuilding season.
During the off-season, bodybuilders use that time to build muscle in a caloric surplus. However, in-season, they’ll cut their calories back to a caloric deficit to focus on losing body fat. Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) athlete Arely Ayala gives insight into what that shift in calories during the bodybuilding season looks like for natural athletes.
Arely Ayala competes in the Bikini Angels and Bikini Divas International Natural Bodybuilding (INBA)/PNBA leagues. She was the Bikini Angels category champion and placed second in Bikini Divas at 2021 Natural Olympia. And she’s the first international athlete to sign a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and the INBA PNBA.
The Generation Iron team received some insight into her workout and nutrition plan when we asked her some questions for her athlete profile. Arely Ayala shared that the calories she consumes during the season are half of what she consumes during the offseason. Ayala stated:
“Out of season, my caloric intake is high to grow muscle, always respecting my macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fat – and i eat all vegetables and fruits and enough water. and i reduce my caloric intake by 50% or more during the season and increase my physical activity.”
Arely Ayala still eats healthy foods during the INBA PNBA natural bodybuilding season; however, she eats twice as much to focus on building muscle.
Bodybuilding Offseason Vs. In-season Calories
Bodybuilders will load up on calories during the offseason since this is the period where they have enough time to build muscle. Some athletes’ foods stay the same, while others are more flexible with what they eat during the offseason. However, their nutrition targets are entirely different.
Arely Ayala isn’t the only athlete to share how low their calories can go when prepping for shows. For example, PNBA natural bodybuilder Ben Howard disclosed the ill side effects of cutting your calories low during contest prep. Howard mentioned many negative health consequences of extreme dietings, such as sleep disturbance and only getting a couple of hours of sleep a night.
That’s why multi-media athlete and Natural Olympia champ Brandon Liro says it’s imperative to give your body a break from cutting and allow it to go into a caloric surplus to rebalance your hormones. Moreover, the first-ever Natural Olympia champ, John Hansen, says that eating a lot of calories is paramount to getting big.
Natural Bodybuilding
Natural bodybuilders must rely on a well-structured nutrition strategy during in-season and off-season since they can’t take any performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). PEDs such as steroids will allow athletes more wiggle room to cheat on their diets and still make extraordinary gains. But, of course, they have harmful effects on your body.
PEDs is why many bodybuilders have opted to compete in the INBA PNBA league, making competition safe and just. The INBA PNBA league has a strict policy on drug use. For example, last year’s Natural Olympia Women’s Bodybuilding champ Jill Kolivoski failed a drug test. As a result, she was stripped of her title and prize money and banned from competing.
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Derek Lunsford Breaks Down A Full Day Of Eating During Offseason
Derek Lunsford recently took viewers through his six meals over the course of a day.
Derek Lunsford stole the show during the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro. The reigning 212 Olympia champion made an appearance as a guest poser and displayed incredible size and conditioning. This immediately sparked the question on whether or not he will make the jump to Men’s Open. As of now, he remains in 212 and is preparing to defend his title.
Lunsford took to YouTube to share a full day of eating during his offseason. He was able to reach the pinnacle of 212 last year after competing for many years. Lunsford made his Olympia debut in 2017 before finishing second to Flex Lewis in 2018. Now, he will look to make it two in a row in December.
Lunsford was able to take advantage of his posing appearance in Pittsburgh. After a great showing, Lunsford sparked conversation and looked massive in his recent YouTube video as well. Checkout the full day of eating from the reining 212 champion below.
Derek Lunsford Full Day Of Eating
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Meal 1
Derek Lunsford made it clear that his goal is to hit 50 grams or protein and 75 grams of carbs in his meals. For the first meal of the day, Lunsford focused on egg whites and steak with some potatoes. This was followed by his supplements. Lunsford mixed in Evolog and Evovite following his meal to prevent nausea. He likes to take these multiple times per day, along with a probiotic.
200 grams egg whites
Mushrooms
Steak
Potatoes
Meal 2
With his second meal, Lunsford mixed some shredded chicken and rice together. This was along with buffalo sauce and light ranch. He explained that during prep he would not usually add sauces but this is still the offseason.
8 ounces shredded chicken
8 ounces white rice
“To me, if it tastes good, I want to eat more of it. So, if I’m dieting, and I’m hungry, even after I eat a meal, then I want to make it taste not bland but not as good as it could be, so that way I’m not craving it every day.”
Meal 3
This is the final leg of the cycle that Lunsford likes to follow — two solid food meals and a shake. In this particular shake, Lunsford mixed chocolate Evogen and cream of rice. He added some almond milk but would typically use water. This is usually a big post-workout shake for Lunsford.
Evogen chocolate protein
Cream of rice
Meal 4
After a nap, Derek Lunsford continued with more solid food. This time, it was back to chicken and white rice. Lunsford continues on the trend of 50 grams of protein and 60 grams of carbs. During this part of the video, the 212 champ admits that he does indulge in a cheat meal every now and then.
8 ounces ground chicken
8-9 ounces white rice
“Today, I’m not training, I’m resting. So, I’ll eat five meals for sure and late tonight I’ll eat a sixth meal. I do have cheat meals sometimes, like twice a week I’m having cheat meals. Last night, we had sushi, typically, I’ll have either Sushi or burgers or Persian food, something like that.”
Meal 5
Instead of chicken, meal five for Lunsford consists of steak and white rice. The switch to steak is important by Lunsford. He believes that red meat should be consumed at least once a day for many reasons.
8 ounces steak
8 ounces white rice
“Steak and rice, it’s a staple. I think you need to eat at least one red meat meal a day in the off-season, maybe two. I wouldn’t eat too too much but one to two meals a day is good. You’ll probably notice your strength goes up, volume will increase.”
Meal 6
Finally, Derek Lunsford finishes his day with another shake. This one consists of almond milk and two scoops of Evogen Isoject.
Evogen Isoject
Almond milk
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Ric Flair Shares Working Video, Remains In Great Shape At 73 Years Old
Ric Flair continues to keep up with his fitness after a legendary wrestling career.
Ric Flair is on a short list of the best wrestlers of all-time. He made a career for himself that spanned five decades because of his charisma, personality, athleticism, physique, and overall talent. At 73 years old, The Nature Boy is remaining active in the gym and recently shared a workout video.
Shortly after breaking into professional wrestling, Flair became known for his tenure as WCW Champion. This continued as he made the move to WWE, winning 16 titles including the brand’s first heavyweight title. Flair eventually made moves into management and developed a storyline alongside Vince McMahon.
Ric Flair was inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame on two separate occasions — on his own and with the NWA. Flair joined forces with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall to create the legendary group. Flair enjoyed a long career but has since retired and looks like he is still is great shape at 73 years old.
Ric Flair Workout Video
In the video, you can see Ric Flair go through four different exercises. It is a fast-paced video that gives a glimpse into the workouts that Flair enjoys doing in the gym.
“Success Is The Sum Of Small Efforts Repeated Day In And Day Out! WOOOOO!”
Success Is The Sum Of Small Efforts Repeated Day In And Day Out! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/9ThR7qDTne
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 26, 2022
It began by Flair taking on T-Bar cable rows and performing them rapidly. The champ then moved onto the elliptical cycle. For the final events, Flair moved outdoors and hit sled pushes and Battle Ropes. It is good to see Flair in the gym and performing different workouts after some health complications.
Just a few years ago, Flair underwent heart surgery at 70 years old. The surgery took place in 2019 and was highlighted by some of Flair’s wrestling counterparts from his career. He has since recovered and is now living life to the fullest.
Will Ric Flair make it back to the ring? There is a chance that he might want to compete in some capacity just one more time. Regardless of his future in the ring, it is clear that Flair is interested in staying active in the gym.
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