The Natural Physique Podcast
Episodes
Episode 64: Dietary Adherence during Prep
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss the question; "How do you stay consistent with your diet for so long?" A lot of people are confused to wh...
Episode 63: Guest Episode with Thom Sykes - Gym Owner, Coach and Men's Physique Competitor
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thom Sykes on today's episode of the podcast, a man who has a wealth of knowledge in health and fitness with 15 years experience in the industry. ...
Episode 62: Guest Episode with Sarah Glanville - British Champ, CNP Sponsored Athlete and WNBF UK Host
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are joined by a special guest, Sarah Glanville. We discuss Sarah's journey into bodybuilding, her incredibly successful...
Episode 61: Can you have flexibility with your routine as a Physique Athlete?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss why having some flexibility with your diet and training during an off-season could be important to both your physical...
Episode 60: How to Incorporate Time-Efficient yet Effective Workouts.
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I discuss how you can set your week up to fit in your workouts and get the most out of your sessions if you don’t have a lot of...
Episode 59: Effective Goal Setting in 2024
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss how you can plan out and structure your long term goal to succeed. If you need some help with your Physique Goals ...
Episode 58: 2023 Round Up
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I round my year, the highs and lows, and discuss some plans moving forward. Plan on getting a lot more guests from the natura...
Episode 57: Maximising Your Gains in 2024
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I discuss the initial steps to start working on if you're someone who's not seeing any changes in your physique year o...
Episode 56: Guest Episode with WNBF UAE President Charles Barclay
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am joined by Charles, WNBF UAE President, Coach, and fellow Men's Physique Competitor. We have a good discussion regardi...
Episode 55: Making Gains Over the Festive Period
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people struggle at this time of year to stay on top of their training and nutrition. Unfortunately, we can't ask Santa to give us our gai...
Episode 54: Photoshoot Prep vs. Contest Prep
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss some of the key differences between a photoshoot prep and a contest prep; potential reasons why for each prep, the pr...
Episode 53: How to have an Effective Post-Show Phase
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss how to setup an effective post-show phase to ensure you are recovering effectively and setting yourself up for a prod...
Episode 52: Guest Episode Natural Physique Competitor Ilyees Belhadj
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by Ilyees, a first-time natural competitor whom I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with at the PCA British Fi...
Episode 51: The 2023 Season Wrap Up
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I recap my 2023 Season, running through the whole prep, discussing the highs, the lows, the lessons, and takeaways. I will als...
Episode 50: UKDFBA & PCA British Finals Recap
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss the outcome of my two most recent shows the UKDFBA and PCA British Finals. I discuss what went well, some mistakes an...
Episode 49: Guest Episode with Men's Physique British Champ and Posing Coach Qais Butt
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features Qais Butt, the 2022 UKDFBA British Men's Physique Champion and Posing Coach. He shares valuable insights on posing pr...
Episode 48: Competing in an Untested Fed, First Win of the Season
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss competing at the PCA Hull Show, my first experience competing in an untested Federation and my recommendations if you...
Episode 47: Life lately; UKDFBA Heart of England recap, how I'm feeling this far into Prep.
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a general chit chat on my life lately. I recap my last show and give you some tips on dealing with defeat. I discuss how I'...
Episode 46: Guest Episode with Mindset & Performance Coach Susan Long
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I am joined by Susan Long, a mindset and performance coach who has helped me massively in my latest competition season. Many athl...
Episode 45: The Importance of a Good Off-Season
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss the importance of spending quality time gaining as a natural athlete. I go through some of the common pitfalls and ma...
Episode 44: How to Deal with the Post Show Phase
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss some strategies to effectively tackle the post show/photoshoot phase. Most people will feel a little bit lost coming ...
Episode 43: Recap of the First Show of 2023 - WNBF UAE
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I summarise my peak week and show day performance at the WNBF UAE Show, my first show of the 2023 season! I reflect on what went ...
Episode 42: How to Stay on Track with Fat Loss While Traveling
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss my strategy to stay on track with either a more general fat-loss phase or a prep whilst you are travelling. If this...
Episode 41: Goal Setting
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk about how to effectively set your goals so you are clear about what you want to achieve and how to get there. If you n...
Episode 40: A Special Guest Episode featuring My GF - Navigating Relationships Between Bodybuilders and Non-Bodybuilders.
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I have an extra special guest, my girlfriend Jasmine on the podcast. We talk about how bodybuilding has affected our relationsh...
Episode 39: How to Deal with the Hard End of Prep
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having competed multiple times I have come up with some tips and strategies to help myself and clients overcome the challenges in prep and to always m...
Episode 38: Guest Episode with Clara Swedlund - Psychologist, Bikini Champ, and Coach
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, we have our first female guest on the podcast - Clara Swedlund! I met Clara back in 2021 at the WNBF Supernaturals. We...
Episode 37: Prep Changes and How to Effectively Deload
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I run through some changes to my prep and a huge mistake I've made signing up to a show this year. I often get asked the q...
Episode 36: Can you build a physique with a busy work/social life?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk about wether or not it's possible to have a busy work or social life and build a good physique at the same time. Wha...
Episode 35: Is Bodybuilding a Sport?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I share my thoughts and opinions on some of the preconceptions about natural bodybuilding. I discuss whether or not I think bodyb...
Episode 34: How to succesfully reverse/post diet
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I cover an important topic of dealing with the post diet phase and the pitfalls some people fall into. I run through two differ...
Episode 33: Staying on Track During Prep
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I cover some of the main reasons people fall off track during a prep and some of the solutions to stop this from happening. This ...
Episode 32: Guest Episode with 2022 WNBF Men's Physique World Champion and WNBF Pro Charlie Brisbourne
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features Charlie Brisbourne, the 2022 WNBF Men's Physique Overall World Champ. We have an epic discussion about Charlie's ...
Episode 31: Is Bodybuilding Worth It? Exploring the Financial, Time, and Emotional Investments
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The purpose of today's podcast isn't to put you off from competing but to realise and understand what goes into a show; the financial costs, t...
Episode 30: Tips for a shorter dieting phase/mini-cut
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss some ways to tackle a mini-cut or a shorter dieting phase if you've left your summer cut to the last minute. Ther...
Episode 29: Tips for a successful show day!
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I run through all the tips to have a smooth and enjoyable show day. I run through a lot of the mistakes I've made so you do...
Episode 28: Guest episode with WNBF Pro and 2022 Natural Olympia Champion Jay Magee
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've know Jay since 2020 after we got a session together in Edinburgh, we both competed together at the WNBF 2021 Worlds and spent a lot of time t...
Episode 27: Prep week 1 updates and socialising on prep
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I run through some updates of week 1 of my 2023 prep, I give you guys some tips on how to maintain your social life through pre...
Episode 26: Guest episode with Vaughan Wilson from Prep Coach UK
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man who has played a very important role in my bodybuilding journey as well as many other, Vaughan Wilson on the podcast today! Vaughan shares his p...
Episode 25: Time in the Game
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a reflective episode as I come to the end of my off-season, I share my thoughts on why this has been a productive one and why its important t...
Episode 24: Q&A; Dealing with injuries, how to display your strengths and hide your weaknesses in your posing
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update on where myself and team are currently at and the plans for competing this year. I share my thoughts on dealing with injuries and how t...
Episode 23: How to structure an effective off-season
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I realised I recorded an episode on how to finish an off-season but didn't cover the rest. So in today's episode I cover a strategy on how to ...
Episode 22: The overlooked muscle building factors: routine and organisation
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all fair and well saying you've got to eat like this and train like that if you want to look a certain way, but in order to be consistent...
Episode 21: Guest episode with Coach and Physique Competitor Tom Stockton
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we have Tom Stockton on board the podcast. Tom and I met back in 2021 at the UKDFBA Heart of England championship and I have been f...
Episode 20: Guest episode with WNBF UK President Dr. Andrew Chappell
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A really interesting conversation today with WNBF Pro and the head Judge of WNBF UK Andy Chappell. In this podcast Andy shares his wealth of knowledge...
Episode 19: The importance of stress management
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk about an overlooked topic and that is the importance of stress management when it comes to building muscle. If you nee...
Episode 18: What is the best training methodology? Training to failure or RIR?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we discuss about the debate of training to failure and reps in reserve, how to analyse the data and pick what is best for you. Desp...
Episode 17: My approach to Nutrition
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss the importance of good nutrition in bodybuilding. I hope to highlight the importance of nutrition from a health perspecti...
Episode 16: Guest episode with WNBF & PNBA Pro Jovan Esson
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we have Jovan Esson on the podcast! 7X Men's Physique champion in his first season including 2 Pros cards, a Pro European title, 6 ...
Episode 15: Life updates and FAQ on training splits
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I run through an update of my current off-season, around 2 months out from the start of prep. I will also go into FAQ on training s...
Episode 14: Why you are struggling to build muscle
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're stuck in a rut and have been struggling to make gains then this is the episode for you. I talk about how I overcame plateaus and established...
Episode 13: Is Natural Bodybuilding healthy?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss my experiences of being a natural physique athlete, some of the negative and positives I've experienced from the sport. I...
Episode 12: Guest episode with 2021 Men' Physique WNBF World Champ and Pro Harry Ranson
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we have the Overall Men’s Physique Champion from the 2021 WNBF Worlds Harry Ranson! This is an episode full of golden nuggets a...
Episode 11: How to finish your off-season strong!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! For a lot of you guys you will be heading towards the tail end of your off-season before starting prep this year. In today's episode I...
Episode 10: Guest episode with WNBF World Champ and Pro David Langsdale
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we have a special guest on, 2022 Men's Physique WNBF World Champ and new WNBF Pro David Langsdale. We discuss David's 2022 season a...
Episode 9: Men's Physique Olympia result and common prep mistakes
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk about the most recent Men's Physique Olympia result and the controversy surrounding the final placings. I will also go throu...
Episode 8: Drug testing in Natural Bodybuilding
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I discuss how drug testing is carried out for the natural federations and my thoughts and opinions on the current procedures.
Episode 7: My mindset and approach to Bodybuilding and Q&A; Will I stay natty?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the natural physique podcast I talk about my mindset and approach to my life as a natural bodybuilder and how this has shifted...
Episode 6: Guest episode with WNBF Pro and Judge Josh Croggon
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we have our first guest on the podcast, none other than Mr Natty Physique Josh Croggon. We will be discussing Josh's off-season and...
Episode 5: Off-season updates and top tips for first time competitors
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I will be updating you all with my current off-season and where I'm currently at ahead of the 2023 season. I will also run through s...
Episode 4: The life lessons from physique development and bodybuilding
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I want to talk about all the positive experiences and life lessons from competing in a physique based sport, from my own and clie...
Episode 3: How to build a natty physique!
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going into some of the prerequisites for building a physique as a natural. This isn’t an in depth podcast on training and...
Episode 2: Fitting the Men's Physique Judging Criteria
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will summarise the main judging criteria for Men’s Physique across all federations, dispelling some of the misunderstandings...
Episode 1: Intro and my journey into lifting and competing
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi guys and welcome to episode 1 of the podcast. In this episode I will dive into my background; how I got into lifting, my competitive history,...