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Inner Health Series Ep 1: Adam Atkinson; Labwork Review & Recommendation, Enhanced vs Natural Athlete Considerations, Focus on Supporting Your Body

1/3/2022

Kicking off the first ever Inner Health Series, Celeste speaks with Adam Atkinson, head coach & creator of See You Later Leaner. Aside from coaching, Adam takes on lab consult clients, such as Celeste, to look at an athletes bloodwork and see if and where things are off hormonally, and how they can be fixed.

First, Celeste discusses her personal experiences in working with Adam and how he has helped her improve her internal health and progress in her improvement season, starting with an in depth review of her bloodwork.

Adam discusses common results and red flags one should be aware of when going over labs and how different seasons of training an affect ones hormone levels. He also touches on the topic of enhanced athletes and supplementation, emphasizing what women especially should be aware of before going down that route.

Along with sharing success stories from both his natural and enhanced athletes, Adam shares strategies he thinks are important for competitors to obtain longevity in the sport. He also talks about hormone replacement therapy and the role it plays for athletes of various age groups.

You won’t want to miss the valuable insight and experience Adam has to offer and the reasoning why he values bloodwork and labs so highly for longevity in bodybuilding and overall health!

Topics Covered:
-Importance of bloodwork
-Training seasons & hormonal impacts
-Women becoming enhanced athletes
-Coach-client communication
-How to optimize longevity in bodybuilding
-HRT therapy and bodybuilding

Time Stamps:
[0:50] Celeste introduces the new inner health series & first guest, Adam Atkinson.

[2:20] Adam shares the importance of and why he prioritizes bloodwork.

[4:40] Celeste asks Adam to elaborate on why he recommended her specific tests.

[9:45] Adam summarizes starting and progress points from Celeste’s labs.

[14:50] Adam shares what one should consider a red flag vs normal results on bloodwork.

[21:20] Celeste asks how various training seasons affect certain hormone levels.

[24:40] Celeste asks how Adam treats athletes who have low energy levels yet “normal” lab numbers shortly after a show.

[26:10] Adam shares how optimal hormone levels attribute to physique development.

[28:15] Adam discusses what women should be aware of when choosing to become an “enhanced athlete.”

[30:50] Adam shares the importance of communicating with your coach about enhanced supplementation.

[34:50] Celeste asks what may be optimal for competitors to maintain longevity in the sport.

[40:00] Adam shares how supplementation based off his bloodwork review has helped natural athletes achieve success.

[46:30] Celeste asks if clients using HRT can leverage that to better their physique.

[53:15] Celeste asks Adam about athletes that want to transition back to being natural.

[54:50] Adam shares why he works with lab consult clients.

[56:00] Adam shares how potential clients can connect & work with him.

BLOODWORK RECOMMENDATION: www.lifeextension.com/lab-testing/itemlc100028/weight-loss-panel-comprehensive-blood-test

SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATION: www.corenutritionals.com/discount/SYLLCORE

LISTEN TO ADAM IN THE COACH'S SERIES

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COACHES' SERIES; ADAM ATKINSON-SEE YOU LATER LEANER

1/7/2021

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Today, host Celeste Rains-Turk interviews Adam Atkinson of See You Later Leaner who has had a passion for fitness and health since he was young as his dad and he created their own home gym which sparked a passion for lifting much like his fathers passion. He has been a powerlifter and nationally qualified bodybuilder himself. He turned his love of lifting into a career training at a local YMCA in 2002 with his issa certification. As his client base grew he founded SYLL in Columbus, Ohio to provide proper nutrition on top of training. He has been coined the diet doc of his town and works with people from all walks of life and of course competitors. His success in the NPC, IFBB, and other federations has led to many top placings, pro cards, and ultimately dream making which is his true passion

In this educational and informative episode, coach Adam discusses the personal and professional trials and tribulations he tackles as a contest prep coach.

Adam and Celeste dive deep into topics concerning Adam’s coaching philosophy, prioritizing the health of his clients, and ways to make sure the body is ready for the rigors of prep. Adam elaborates on the attributes and separating factors between good athletes versus athletes that are truly exceptional.

He goes on to talk about the use of PEDs with amateur athletes, and sheds light on the rumors associated with “politics” in competing. In the rapid-fire round, Celeste inquires about many hot topics in the realm of bikini prep; Adam answers, providing listeners with his honest and experience based input.

Adam’s level of commitment to his clients and passion for coaching radiates throughout this episode, as he provides touching and personal experiences during his time as a competition prep coach.

Of course, Adam provides ways for listeners to connect with him on social media, as well as his website. This is certainly an episode you don’t want to miss!

Connect with Adam
Instagram: https://instagram.com/seeyoulaterleaner
Website: https://www.seeyoulaterleaner.com

Connect with Celeste:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit
Website: http://www.celestial.fit

Episode Time Stamps:
[1:34] Celeste introduces Adam to the show
[2:20] Adam’s coaching philosophy
[3:45] Adam talks about how he prioritizes health with his athletes
[6:04] Talking about determining how far to push an athlete
[7:42] Hormones/panels to run to determine if someone is healthy for prep
[9:40] Adam explains a “sympathetic state”
[11:57] Adam shares what potential clients should look out for before seeking a coach
[14:36] Attributes that make a good coach/athlete team
[17:17] Characteristic of good athletes vs phenomenal athletes
[19:37] Adam talks about the demands and struggles of coaching
[21:40] Adam describes how he prioritizes the needs of different IFBB Professionals
[25:45] Can natural athletes do well in the NPC if they are not genetically favored?
[28:50] Politics in competing?
[32:45] Celeste gives various hypothetical competitor scenarios, Adam answers how he would address them accordingly
[37:03] Adam describes how he would help a struggling client post-show
[38:40] Putting a competitor who has a great physique but struggles with posing on stage
[41:38] Adam talks about benefits/risks of waist trainers
[42:50] Adams take on the “if it fits your macros” vs “meal plan” dieting
[46:25] Limiting water intake/cutting water
[46:43] Steady state vs HIIT cardio workouts
[47:03] Best supplements/vitamins for competitors
[49:15] Adam talks about an experience where he had to fire a client
[50:10] Adam describes how to get the most out of steady-state cardio sessions

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Inner Health Series Ep 1: Adam Atkinson; Labwork Review & Recommendation, Enhanced vs Natural Athlete Considerations, Focus on Supporting Your Body

COACHES' SERIES; ADAM ATKINSON-SEE YOU LATER LEANER

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