The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media​ (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).

The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!

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IVAN MADARANG; Prioritizing your reverse, Carb strategies, Never Say Never, Dispelling Misconceptions, What to know before Prep

February 12, 20241 min read

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Today I speak with Ivan Madarang of Geek to Physique. He has been an Internal medicine nurse for 10 years and started coaching in 2016, with a 2 years mentorship under Cameron Cheek and Mike from Peak Athletic Performance. A National level competitor himself, his highly individualized approach is focused on longevity, adapting to each client’s unique nature, from physical to the mental to the physiological.

TOPICS COVERED

-using a glucometer

-focusing on habits

-using nursing experience

-making the reverse a priority

-genetic components of bodybuilding

-never say never

-the “it” factor on stage

-handling self doubt in prep

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geektophysique/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:46 being a competitor and coach

10:53 making health a priority

19:45 handling a proper reverse

26:00 carb loading strategies

28:14 coaching philosophy

34:09 the demands of coaching

45:15 managing a schedule

47:47 politics in bodybuilding

52:02 difference between good and great athletes

56:48 what makes a good coach

1:03:11 why to work with you

1:11:13 rapid fire questions

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