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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with New Guest Charles Bryant IFBB Pro.

Charles Expresses Vulnerability to Support Our Community.

In this episode, Charles shares his authentic experiences on the path to achieving his IFBB Pro status. He earned his pro card during his first season as a natural athlete, with the support of his coach, Matt Parker, a friend of The Beyond Condition Podcast. Matt emphasises the importance of having someone in your corner who believes in you.

Charles discusses his choice to withdraw from his 2025 bodybuilding prep. We delve into how identifying as a bodybuilder can lead to difficult moments when making changes in direction and how therapy has transformed his life.

What to Expect

Real-Life Insight: Charles embodies the spirit of a warrior, sharing his journey to resonate with and inspire our community.

Becoming a Pro: We explore the genuine expectations tied to becoming a pro, including the pressure to surpass your stage physique each season and the commitment required to dedicate your life to bodybuilding.

Discussions Include:

• Charles Background in Competitive Sports
• Building a Competitive Mindset
• Consistency and Discipline
• Constructive Criticism and Self Development
• COVID-19
• Becoming a PT and Coach
• Self Belief and Imposter Syndrome
• Body Dysmorphia and Comparison to Others
• Progression as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Judges Feedback
• Becoming a Pro and The Pro League
• Show Day, Posing and Stage Presence
• Support System Including Finding The Right Coach For You
• Remaining Humble
• Dealing With Conflict and Trolls
• Relationships and Communication
• Managing Life Stressors
• Natural and Assisted Bodybuilding
• Bodybuilding Community
• The Different Phases of Bodybuilding Including Prep, Reversing Out and Off Season
• Post Show
• Support Network
• The Importance of Therapy
• Finding The Right Coach
• Being a Role Model

Find Charles on Instagram @charlesbryant_ifbb_pro

Special Mention to Matt Parker @mattparker_teamgmt

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Welcome back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with Sarah and Romana.

Is Romana quitting bodybuilding?

Listen to this episode to hear more...

Find the Romana on Instagram @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

Huge Thanks to Hardcore FBB Media for Their Support @hardcorefemalebodybuilding

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with Returning Guest Aaron Clark.

We Get Stuck Into Off Season as a Competitive Bodybuilder.

Aaron has a wealth of experience as a 212 IFBB Pro Olympian. We bring our combined anecdotes to this episode to deep dive on plenty of the considerations to successful growth phases. Off season is viewed through many different lenses, particularly with how much we are exposed to. We hope to bring reality to keeping an open mind and learning along the way,

What to Expect

Learn From a Seasoned Competitor and Coach: Aaron’s anecdote spans across years of competing at a high standard and coaching bodybuilders. Experience is crucial for education to be based on anecdotal evidence.

Clarifying Misinformation: We debunk plenty of subjects that fall into the topic of off season. Our conversations span far and wide to help you gain real life insight.

Discussions Include:

• Support Network and Your Circle
• Finding Your Why
• Progression as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Health Considerations When You Push Up in Off Season
• Body Dysmorphia
• How Far Do You Need To Push Up
• Appetite and Training Adaptations
• Pulling Back and Mini Cuts During a Growth Phase
• Dealing With Conflict and Opinions
• Reverse Dieting
• Post Show Considerations
• Learning Your Body
• Comparison to Others
• Body Recomposition and Getting Lean
• Hunger Hormones and Repopulating Fat Cells
• Food Disorders and Mental Health
• Masking Through Bodybuilding Including Trauma
• Understanding *Competitive* Bodybuilding
• Achieving True Stage Condition
• Steroid Use and Timelining
• Stressors on Your Body and Understanding How to Create an Environment For Progression
• Growth Hormone
• Insulin Sensitivity
• Steroid Use: Risk vs Reward
• Social Media
• Self Sabotage
• Realising Your Own Success
• The Importance of Posing
• ‘Balance’ as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Building a Coaching Relationship
• Learning From Mistakes

Find Aaron on Instagram @aaronclarkifbbpro

Previous Episodes:

26th June 2024 - Season 3 - Episode 38 - So You Think You’re a Bodybuilder Guest. Aaron Clark

5th January 2026 - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aaron Clark IFBB Pro - Extreme Steroids and Side Effects - Extreme Series Ep. 1

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/YPCjAWmv6n0

Find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bb

THE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase here

Beyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here