152. Martin Silva

In this episode we welcome our special guest, Martin Silva! Martin is an experienced Physique Competitor with over 15 years of personal training, and we get his unique perspective on the fitness space, competing, training clients, and more! Where to find Martin Silva: Podcast: Optimize Your Body Instagram: @MartinSilvaFitness Join The NXTXLVL Show Private Forum! https://www.facebook.com/groups/199807844615950/?ref=share Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Who is Martin Silva? (5:31) Australia, Spiders, and a poorly placed cockroach (7:18) What got Martin into competing in Men’s Physique (9:27) What changed from Martin’s first and second show? (12:38)Martin’s relationship with food (14:40) Things that made Martin a better coach (18:05) Martin’s online coaching experience (22:13) How Martin’s experiences made him a better coach (24:50) Relationship with training (26:57) Did relationship with food affect your life? (32:38) What Martin thinks is wrong, and right, in the fitness space (41:45) Martin’s recent contest prep compared to the past (47:59) WBFF differences for men and women (53:55) Martin’s current healthy practices (58:15) Takeaways for the listeners (1:00:16) Lightning Round! (1:10:37) Where you can find Martin (1:11:09) Outro