COACHES' SERIES; GLAM GIRL BIKINI

In this special Coaches edition, host Celeste Rains-Turk has the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo behind Glam Girl Bikini Team!

Coach Amy and Chris are the co-hosts of Prep Life Podcast. Coach and CEO Amy is not only a Top 3 NPC bikini competitor, she is also a successful NPC judge, promoter, and coach to IFBB professionals.

She has also coached hundreds of nationally certified NPC competitors, holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, is a certified personal trainer, and a loving mother. She stands alongside Glam Girl Coach Chris, an IFBB professional and certified personal trainer. 
To begin, Celeste asks the girls about their coaching philosophy.

Amy stresses that a personalized and a “unicorn” approach is the center of Glam Girls. Amy explains her journey about losing 50 pounds with her husband, fixing her cholesterol, and her love for competing. Chris expresses that the well-rounded approach while truly caring for the athlete is what drew her to be a coach at Glam Girls. 

Amy admits to “nerding out” with data and science and how this has impacted her coaching strategies. Amy explains how each athlete  get 30 minutes one-on-one once a week to get a 3d body scan, practice posing, or discuss anything important to the clients.

They emphasize communication, sending a video during feedback, and practicing empathy has allowed them to expand the Glam Girl coaching business. Chris discusses using an online portal to track progress, send check-ins, ask holistic questions, and see trends. 

Celeste asks Amy about how they gage on pushing their athletes. They discuss their “cortisol reset” protocol where they bring down training and up food to allow athletes the chance to decrease their stress. Chris values coaches who are educated on science/human pathophysiology and can communicate openly with their clients. Amy stresses to clients to have realistic expectations, especially on how long it takes to lose weight and be show ready. 

Celeste asks the coaches on what they believe makes a promising athlete in the sport. Chris says, “to be exceptional, you must do exceptional things.” Amy emphasizes that her top athletes all have a realistic perspective on their goals and their perseverance on their execution. They also agree that a clients willingness to push the limits sets themselves apart from other athletes. Amy comments that being an NPC judge makes her a better coach by seeing trends, posing, and suits throughout the industry. 

Celeste, Amy, and Chris discuss their opinions on success in natural athletes. Chris, a natural athlete herself, states that there are several natural athletes throughout the division that have had great careers without enhancements. She does express, however, that genetics do play an important role on creating the figure needed in bikini. 

Amy discusses her journey of being a successful coach. Amy expresses that she had to learn to prioritize her family but will attempt to get back to all clients within 24 hours. Amy will give herself certain hours of the day to respond to clients but emphasizes to clients that they should use their online portal for other coaches to answer the questions. Chris says that sometimes the line can be blurred between coach versus friend. She advices other coaches that setting business hours helps maintain proper relationships. 

Finally, Celeste asks the coaches hypothetical questions regarding caloric deficits, team shows, hunger, and what it takes to make it to the top! These Glam Girls are educated, reliable, and the type of coach you need at any level of training. 
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CONNECT WITH AMY AND CHRIS: 
GLAM GIRL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glamgirlbikini/
GLAM GIRL INFO: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/?v=dfd44cc06c1b
AMY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyehinger/
CHRIS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisnicole_ifbbpro/

CONNECT WITH CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
CELESTE’S POST-SHOW BLUES AND FOOD RELATIONSHIP PROGRAM RESOURCES AND FREEBIES:
http://www.celestial.fit/links.html


TIME STAMPS:
[4:39] Celeste asks Amy and Chris about their coaching philosophy
[8:27] Inside look on being a client at Glam Girl
[14:18] Amy and Chris talk about how mental health can impact progress
[16:34] Amy discusses when to push or pullback training for their athletes
[18:15] Celeste asks Chris what makes a team/coach good
[20:49] Amy and Chris give advice to viewers who are looking for coaches
[27:00] Amy and Chris give their opinions on what separates a good from potential IFBB athlete
[29:45] Amy discusses what makes an athlete stand out on stage as an NPC judge
[34:13] Celeste asks the coaches their opinions on natural girls being successful in the industry
[35:51] Amy discusses her pet peeves about being a coach in the industry/fitness world
[40:14] The emotional toil of coaching
[45:22] How the Glam Girl coaches balance the one-on-one energy needed to each of their clients
[48:03] Celeste asks the Glam Girl’s hypothetical questions

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