RNT Fitness Radio
Ep. 85 - Special Snowflakes, Steroids, Comparison Syndromes & Food In Relationships
The whole team at RNT is on the line today as we tackle some interesting topics in roundtable fashion!
We go through the following:
1. Why you’re not a special snowflake 2. Muscle building best practices as a client 3. Should you use anabolic steroids 4. Male vs female body image 5. The use of food as a clutch in relationships
This is a hard hitting episode as we all go deep into topics that are often skirted over, and I know there’ll be something here for everyone!
Hope you enjoy this one!
‘’You should only be in competition with yourself to start with’’ Timestamps: 0:48 – Ivan’s love for Quaker oats. 2:14 – Ivan’s shredded glutes 4:30 – Why you’re not a special snowflake 7:51 – Nathan taking his top off again 8:51 – Are you a special snowflake? 10:44 – How to get out the snowflake mentality 11:53 – How do you perceive stress? 13:22 – Muscle building best practices 15:04 – Tempo and why it’s important 16:57 – The 1 to 2% rule when muscle building 19:54 – You can’t fake your training 22:03 – Changing programmes 23:19 – Should you use anabolics? 28:49 – The cons of steroids 35:26 – Male and female body image syndrome 35:43 – Spray on abs 36:43 – Comparison syndrome 39:29 – Everyone wants to be an online coach and travel 42:04 – The long-term ramifications of social media 43:11 – Instagram influencers 45:37 – Body image 48:42 – Body image issues amongst the team 51:44 – Akash wearing two t shirts 53:53 – How heavy when lean 54:29 – Female muscle building 58:14 – How food is used as a clutch in relationships 1:02:52 – The use of alcohol and social norms 1:06:40 – Five things you can do without food 1:10:37 – The re-launch
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