Nic Edgerton on what it takes to train, and look like a bodybuilder

In this episode, I speak with Nic Edgerton about the journey that took him from competing as a physique athlete, to becoming one of the leading physique coaches to come out of Australia in recent years.Nic has a global reach, and has coached hundreds of transformations worldwide, along with over a hundred top three placings of his athletes in numerous bodybuilding and physique competitions in season 2019/20. This conversation covers a lot of ground, and we both give practical advice and actionable takeaways for the audience at pivotal moments along the way. Topics covered include:The difference between bodybuilding and physique competitionNic's journey from athlete to coachAdvice to aspiring coaches, and those already working with a coachWhat he looks for in his athletes, and what his athletes can expect from himPeriodisation of training, nutrition, recovery, and performance enhancing drugs"Steroids are the icing on the cake""Get the most from the least"I met Nic almost a year ago through social and training networks, and we've built a friendship over that time.  I have so much faith in Nic and the principles he lives and trains by, that I've handed over some of my clients to him to look after whilst I am currently away in fight camp with one of my athletes.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Nic Edgerton Website: https://thephysiqueacademy.biz/infoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicdreamteamedgy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhysiqueAcademy123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vVCOj1QpIMJg0iDDk5qnwRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:●       Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life●       Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school●       At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformanceLive Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/