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Joining us for a part 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is the one and only, 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion, Shevon Cunningham! The episode you've all been waiting for. How does a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion train?! Find out by tuning in today.
Timestamps:
(00:11) Intro
(00:45) Shevon breaks down the evolution of his training
(01:57) The importance of structure
(05:00) Why you need to adjust your training based on biofeedback
(08:00) No pain no gain
(10:45) The routine of a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion
(16:50) Rep ranges for hypertrophy
(19:00) How structure training for longevity
(25:00) More strength does not automatically equal more muscles
(28:00) Why you have to get out of your comfort zone to build muscle
(34:40) Training to failure
(39:40) Does Shevon implement “Reps In Reserve”
(43:45) Managing recovery and training frequency
(50:03) Individual differences in training frequency and volume
(52:00) Training efficiency
(01:01:40) How long does Shevon train for on average
(01:05:48) Shevons thoughts on bulking
(01:11:05) Off-season nutrition for max gains and minimal fat gain
(01:17:30) How far away from stage weight does Shevon stay
(01:18:42) Will Shevon compete again?
(01:20:25) Where you can learn more from Shevon + Outro
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Joining us for this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is a very special guest, the one and only, Nick Wright! Nick's first upload to his YouTube channel 'Scondore', which would eventually evolve into 'Nick Wright Bodybuilding' was over 14 years ago. He's been training and competing in bodybuilding since a teenager, being one of the first (if not the first) teenage competitive bodybuilder to not only become sponsored by a major supplement company, but also land the cover of a published fitness magazine! He eventually would retire from competitive natural bodybuilding to take up competitive powerlifting where he achieved a 600+lbs squat, 425lbs Bench and 650lbs deadlift. This is a man that represents longevity on so many levels and has a decorated history as far as accolades within the fitness and bodybuilding culture.
Timestamps:
(00:11) Intro
(01:30) How Nick started the Nick Wright Bodybuilding YouTube Channel
(03:00) Why Nick loves Rhode Island
(04:19) Bbpics era
(04:59) Why Nick Wright ended his YouTube channel
(07:30) Nick’s pec injury setback and why he stopped powerlifting
(10:57) Did Nicks pec injury influence why he quit the channel?
(12:30) Nick’s programs/website
(13:00) The last YouTube video
(13:43) Training update from Nick, where is he at currently?
(14:30) Training 1-2x per week to maintain muscle?
(16:42) The importance of recovery and rest and how Nick approached it with his more recent injury
(20:58) How ego can impair your recovery (focus on recovery not your ego!)
(22:45) Could Nick have approached training differently to avoid injury?
(26:11) Can powerlifting make you a better bodybuilder?
(32:00) Why Nick transitioned to powerlifting from bodybuilding
(36:00) Jim Wendler 5/3/1 vs bro splits
(37:30) Contest prep vs off-season behaviour
(39:00) Who initially inspired Nick to train
(40:00) Retiring from competitive natural bodybuilding
(43:50) Outro
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Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Evan Godbee! In 2011 Evan won the heavyweight class at the INBF/WNBF World Championships earning his pro card. In 2014 he won the PNBA Pro World Cup and in 2014 he placed 5th in the pro heavyweight division at WNBF Worlds which is his best placing as a pro at WNBF worlds to date. He is the Owner of Muscle Academy offering individualized online coaching for nutrition/training, not only that but he is a Registered Physiotherapist and Sonographer.
Timestamps:
(00:11) Intro
(00:58) Training update from Evan
(02:50) Training frequency
(03:00) Training during lockdown in Australia
(08:42) Maintaining muscle with minimal equipment, high reps and low weight?
(12:30) When Evan noticed his gains slowed down
(17:30) Evan’s knee injury and how he is working around it with his training, to facilitate
recovery
(23:30) HIIT for fat loss... Is it worth it?!
(27:00) How Evan’s training has evolved from when he first started to present day
(31:00) How often should you train a muscle for growth?
(36:51) Managing proximity to failure for recovery
(39:45) What Evan’s leg workout looks like given his knee injury
(42:55) Earning pro status
(48:22) IIFYM vs meal plans
(49:42) Good coaches are a dime a dozen!
(50:48) Evan’s first contest
(52:31) Evan's experience with the WNBF and PNBA
(57:26) What inspired Evan to compete at WNBF Worlds
(01:01:00) What Shows are in the Netherlands and competing as a first timer
(01:03:40) Evan’s plans for competing next
(01:08:25) Where you can learn more from Evan + Outro

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Welcome back to Part 2 - Episode 43 of the Longevity Muscle podcast with Brad Loomis! If you haven't tuned into Part 1 - Episode 42 we highly recommend that first. Brad is a Team 3dmj coach for drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. That is some serious longevity right there!
(00:11) Intro
(00:27) Insight into Berto’s prep, diet breaks + refeeds
(07:07) When will Brad compete next?
(12:05) Team 3dmj contest season begins
(13:00) Brads Scoliosis and training with spinal disorders
(16:00) Building muscle and progressing at 50 and training with and around injury
(25:00) Training while traveling
(29:21) Are you gains done after 5 years of training
(36:15) Do you need to squat, bench or deadlifts to maximize muscle growth
(42:30) Protein intake for muscle growth
(45:54) Brad’s most memorable contests
(55:00) Where you can learn more from Brad + Outro
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Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder Dan Iatomasi. Dan is a promoter for the WNBF. Dan is the son of Paul Iatomasi 'The Terminator Of Natural Bodybuilding' episode 23 and the brother of Paul Iatomasi Jr 'WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder' episode 55. If you haven't listened to both of those episodes yet, we highly recommend that first!
Timestamps:
(00:11) Where is Dan located?
(01:01) Paul Iatomasi Sr's influence of Dan
(02:25) How Dan accommodates for any aches, pains or injuries
(05:44) The value of not being married to one single approach
(09:49) Taking time off from training when traveling
(10:50) How often does Dan train?
(12:15) Dan's training routine (split explained)
(14:04) Training intensity, supersets, training at different muscle lengths, failure etc.
(17:37) Why Dan prefers staying closer to stage weight
(18:59) Can you grow muscle being 10-15lbs away from stage weight?
(23:52) Benefits of supplementing caffeine during a fat loss phase/contest prep
(27:00) scale vs. mirrior
(29:39) What's Dan's main reason for staying 10-15lbs away from stage weight?
(32:55) Is getting heavier in the offseason really worth it for you?
(35:00) Balancing family life with bodybuilding (How Dan does it)
(36:20) Dan's 'gym 300'
(39:00) How does Dan handle rest days?
(46:06) WNBF history, the magazine and Dan's show that he promotes
(46:18) Paul's goal to compete at 60!
(46:44) Turning pro with the WNBF at 22 years old!
(48:41) Who inspires Dan to compete and train?
(53:20) Clarence Mcgill and WNBF alumni's who paved the way
(54:08) What lead Dan to the WNBF
(58:24) Paul sr vs. Paul jr vs. Dan?
(59:30) Easier to gain weight = better possibility for gaining muscle?
(59:54) Chris Elkins and competing in Men's Physique
(01:02:49) Bodybuilding vs Men's Physique vs. Classic Physique
(01:04:06) Goals for the future and competing at WNBF Worlds?
(01:09:32) Will Dan compete at Mr. America?
(01:10:38) Where you can learn more from Dan + Outro
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