How do you handle adversity? Cody Watkins has been training for over
20 years and has had to overcome some significant health issues
during that time. It was a great conversation about training,
resiliency, and bouncing back, so I know you'll find it relevant.
What
we discussed:
Cody's fitness journey, open heart surgery, and bouncing back
(1:09)
Overcoming health challenges and maintaining mental toughness in
bodybuilding (4:54)
Mindset and nutrition for fitness competitions (9:22)
Competition judging and placement (13:47)
Ketogenic diets and carbohydrate intake for muscle gain and fat loss
(21:10)
Muscle loss during bodybuilding prep (25:00)
His nutritional protocol for competition prep (27:30)
Fitness misconceptions and effective training methods (31:21)
Recovery and injury prevention (36:57)
Preventing injuries and choosing equipment (42:36)
Recovery from injury (45:34)
Instagram marketing strategies for fitness professionals (48:19)
Fitness culture and gym etiquette (51:12)
Proper form and range of motion in weightlifting (54:24)