Reckless Training
Episodes
Proper Training, Hormones, Bone Density & Aging: The Science of Strength Training & Longevity
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think lifting weights is about aesthetics or performance. But the real power of strength training goes far beyond what you see in the mirr...
Crushing Stereotypes with Nancy Breen: An Athlete Interview
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Nancy to explore a lifetime of athletic evolution — from breaking barriers as one of the first girls to join a boy...
Why Goal-Setting Is Failing You (And What to Do Instead)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Goals give direction, but are often emotional.Systems are practical, and WILL illicit results.If your goals keep stalling, it’s likely not a motivat...
Year-End Recap: Creatine HCL, Posing on Your Bad Side, Athlete Lifestyle Balance & Coaching Lessons
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down what this year truly taught us as athletes and coaches — the lessons that actually moved the needle in bodybuilding, ...
Navigating Nutrition; Part 3: Energy Drinks and Supplementation
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Reckless Training podcast, Chris Nicole and TC dive into some of the most popular supplementation strategies employed by the ge...
Navigating Nutrition; Part Two - Oils, Cookware, and Hidden Traps
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of our Navigating Nutrition miniseries, Chris and TC explore cooking oils, cookware, and various food additives. They go into depth about ...
Navigating Nutrition: Part 1/3 - The Value Of Whole Foods
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first installment of the Navigating Nutrition mini series, Chris Nicole and TC discuss the differences in whole foods vs processed foods, as we...
Mastering Your Peak Week Mentality
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peak Week Isn’t Magic — It’s Mental.In this episode, TC and Chris Nicole share what most competitors miss about Peak Week — and it’s not abo...
How to Handle Judge Feedback
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to receive and digest Judge Feedback in Bodybuilding and Powerlifting -Getting feedback from judges can be one of the most emotionally charged mom...
Ensure Your Growing Season is a Success
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the mindsets, training strategies, and nutrition habits that separate a mediocre offseason from a truly transf...
Machines vs. Barbells: What Actually Works?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are barbells the holy grail of gains, or do machines deserve more credit than they get?In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole break down the ...
The First Prep with Special Guest Becky Baldyga
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, coaches TC and Chris Nicole interview a first time competitor, Becky Baldyga. The group discusses serval topics including:App...
Your Short Cuts to Success
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Advanced Athletes WANT Good Competition
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Special Guest Bret Contreras Talks STRONGLIFTING
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Br...
What happened at the 2024 Arnold?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bec...
Better Glute Tie-Ins, Pec Development for Bikini Competitors, and Pack Mentality
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Nicole and TC discuss strategies for achieving better glute tie-ins, benefits of pec development for bikini athletes, and gettin...
Athlete Hacks and Considerations, DXA Scans, Powerlifter Necessities, And More!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Nicole and TC tackle a third round of questions inspired by the listeners!Here are some of the questions addressed in part 3 of ...
Sports Specific Abdominal Training, Knee Pain, and Exercise Modifications during Menstruation
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In round two of this Q&A, TC and Chris Nicole answer the following questions... How would you approach activation imbalances from right to left si...
StrongLifting, Bikini Conditioning, Heavy Glute Training, And More!
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2024, Chris Nicole and TC tackle the first round of questions inspired by the listeners!.Here are some of the questions addres...
RAW World Championships, Ben Weider Pro Qualifier, and What We Learned This Year
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole recap the last few events of this year, and share some things they have learned as coaches and at...
What Happened at the 2023 Olympia?!
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode your hosts TC and Chris Nicole discuss not only the results of the 2023 Olympia but also share event highlights surrounding the top at...
A Coach's Role in Athlete Education
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole discuss their ideology concerning a coach’s role in athlete education.
Training Intensity and Technique Week - Defined and Explained!
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole discuss utilizing different training intensities and the purpose of Technique Weeks.
When A Powerlifter Does Bodybuilding
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole go into detail about what they learned this year in prepping their first Men's Classic Physique Client...
PRs and Pro Cards: Developing an Elite Athlete Mentality
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole discuss how to set expectations going into an athletic event, best ways to interact with judges during...
Eating Practices for Different Seasons
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts TC and Chris Nicole talk about how eating practices are altered to fit different chapters of an athlete's competition seas...
What Is PowerBuilding, and Who Should Be Utilizing It?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts Chris Nicole and TC go over their definition of 'Powerbuilding,' in addition to detailing the type of athlete that they be...
What Is Reckless Training?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Reckless Training podcast - and thank you for tuning in! In their pilot episode, Reckless Training Coaches TC and Chris Nicole introduc...