Ep 38 - The Physique "Sports"

Kayleigh and Stephen have a candid and humorous conversation about bodybuilding, social media, animal encounters, and personal growth. This episode discussed the sport of bodybuilding and physique competition as well as offers insights into the sport, industry politics, and life lessons learned along the way. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter 03:01 Bodybuilding as a Sport vs. Pageantry 05:58 The Nature of Bodybuilding Competitions 09:06 Judging Criteria and Subjectivity in Bodybuilding 11:55 Federations and Their Differences 15:00 Natural Bodybuilding and Drug Testing 18:06 The Role of Medications in Bodybuilding 21:03 Choosing the Right Federation for Competitors 24:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 26:06 The Reality of Social Media and Bodybuilding 29:13 Natural vs. Enhanced Competitions 32:25 Understanding Bodybuilding Judging 39:16 The Personal Growth Through Bodybuilding 48:07 Body Image and Post-Competition Challenges 55:51 The Importance of Posing in Competitions   Interested in working with one of us? Contact us here: Stephen Beaugrand - https://www.awkwardcrew.com/ Kayleigh Obert - https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/  Phil Pirtle - https://www.fitbodinstitute.com/