Making Waves with Eddie Saldana
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If you've been following me for any length of time, you know how passionate I am about natural bodybuilding. For this episode, we welcome natural bodybuilding beast Eddie Saldana. He is an absolute stud in the natural bodybuilding community and I've got no doubt he will be a topic of conversation when he competes next year.
What you'll hear:
- Previous bodybuilding competition and results (1:38)
- Bodybuilding competition weight classes and ideal weight for lean muscle gain (5:34)
- Viewing progress at different ages and the appeal of competing drug-free (9:23)
- Training and nutrition for muscle growth, with a focus on natural vs. enhanced methods (13:47)
- Workout routine, rep ranges, and muscle recovery (17:28)
- Full-body workouts and their benefits (22:29)
- Fitness training and nutrition (26:46)
- Challenges of reverse dieting after a bodybuilding competition (31:30)
- Various nutrition and fitness methods for competition prep (35:13)
- Ketogenic diet for bodybuilding, including macronutrient ratios and food sources (39:27)
- Handling hunger and maintaining energy levels following a ketogenic diet (43:57)
- Body fat percentage, weight fluctuations, and prep for his next competition (47:19)
- Taking time off between competitions and celebrating achievements (53:05)
- Competing against the best of the best (57:58)
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Written By
Robert Sikes
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