The #swolemates podcast
by Holly Fields & Luke Poulin
Bodybuilders who train and live together!Luke currently competes in the OCB in Men's Classic Physique. He began lifting over 6 years ago on a regular basis. He hadn't really lifted much since HS football and decided to clean his life up and train for a Spartan Race. It just expanded from there.Holly is a women's physique competitor-she started competing in Figure back in 2000 when the division had just begun. She has competed in the OCB, NPC, Figure America, and other organizations for the past two decades. We discuss living together, thoughts on training, competition, food prep, etc. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swolemates9/support
Episodes
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Training vs Working Out
Luke and Holly discuss what the differences are in training goals versus just going to the gym to "work out". There is a BIG difference in your lifestyle and your goals, and where you should focus your efforts. #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding...
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Off Season Gains
The #swolemates are back to discuss off-season gains! As the holidays roll around, most bodybuilders find themselves in a gaining mode, unless you are going to the Olympia! or an end-of-the-season competition. 0:45 How do you make a plan for your off-season gains? 1:15 can you stay super shredded...
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How to stay on track when traveling
Swolemates update from San Antonio, TX This was in August when we traveled to TX and we discuss things we do to stay on track while traveling. swolemates update- staying on track travel tips prioritizing protein HEB store is bomb!! The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to...
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Vacation and Summer Events-How to Stay on Track
We have just a quick chat today about our vacation we just came back from; IF we stayed on track, AND things you can do to help stay on track during the summer months. The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to bodybuilding and the whole lifestyle. We would love for you to join…
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Holly 6 weeks out 2022 Competition Prep
Catching up on some pre competition talk on the swolemates Episode 18 2022 was a whirlwind of a prep really-going back to figure after 8 years of prepping for women's physique was quite a change. I worked with a posing coach this time which made a HUGE difference. We will continue to bring you...
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Pretending to be NATTY and the COMPARISON Trap on Social Media
Swolemates Update #16 Please SHARE our content if you like it; it helps us so much if just one more person can join in our YouTube family each week! Please ask questions and follow our journeys together as "swolemates". I G-fit_with_holly and ocb_kratos Please let us know your thoughts about...
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Mindset and Muscle
Swolemates Update #15 Y'all it has been quite a minute since I have posted a video! My competition is now over, and I placed first in Figure 50+ and second in open Figure in my height class. I definitely think it was my best show so far, and now we are just back to the drawing board and trying to...
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The Importance of Posing in Competition Prep
We upload from our YouTube channel into podcast form! Please visit and subscribe to both the podcast and the YouTube channel. http://youtube.com/c/fitwithholly Let us know what you think and please SHARE our content! WE appreciate you so much! Thanks for listening! Holly & Luke (the swolemates)
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How to be a Swolemate
Today we discuss WHAT a swolemate is, and WHY you should be one? What are the benefits of being in a relationship with someone that is your "swole" soulmate. Update on Holly's competition prep-12 weeks out! #swolemates #fitcouples #couplegoals #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor…
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Eating Out as a Bodybuilder
Swolemates Update S1:E12 11 weeks out 151.4, 18.4 (period time ) .4 gain Luke has gained 10 lbs in January Going out to eat and choices Being prepared How do you prepare for eating out when you have goals? #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding #girlswholift...
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Top Bodybuilding Foods
Topic Best foods to prep for your bodybuilding goals Proteins Carbs Fats Luke and I discuss our 3 favorite of each for ease of preparation and personal preference (economical) #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #bodybuilding #girlswholift #swolemates #fitmom #fitdad…
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Gym Etiquette (S1:E10)
Swolemates update S1:E10 Progress update-pics will be next week-up maybe 1 lb this week even though average calories was lower; steps were also up 151.6, 18.3 (0.8 lb gain) Holly is currently about 13 weeks out from her planned April 2022 competition (currently around 152 lbs, 16% bodyfat as of...
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S1: E9 What to do when you are sick
Luke and Holly discuss today what to do when you are feeling under the weather-should you train or not? Thanks for listening to our podcast! You can see our discussion (in video form) on our YouTube channel- We would love for you to join our fitness family by subscribing to our channel or…
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Swolemates S1:E8
Thanks for listening to our podcast! You can see our discussion (in video form) on our YouTube channel- We would love for you to join our fitness family by subscribing to our channel or podcast! You can ask any questions you would like for us to cover on future episodes...
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Swolemates S1:E7
Luke and Holly are back for another update and topic of the week! Be sure to view the video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/QiUr1LpxRUY We would love for you to ask questions and join our fitness community!
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Swolemates S1:E6
Today, Luke and Holly discuss where they are in their competition prep/offseason. The main discussion is about supplements-what do you need and why? What are the favorites and most useful? You can also find the discussion on our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/fitwithholly
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Swolemates Update S1:E5
A question from one of our followers: should your workouts change when you are trying to lose fat? It's a common theory that when prepping for a show or trying to cut fat, you might increase your reps in your workout and possibly even lower the weight used. Luke and Holly will discuss this topic...
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Swolemates Update S1:E4
This week we discuss setting up your macros in MFP with the goal of muscle-building. Luke and Holly are here talking about all things competition, off-season, bodybuilding, and LIFE! We will let you know where we are in prep or in the off-season, updates on progress, training, etc. Please join us...
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Swolemates Update S1:E1
Luke and Holly are here talking about all things competition, off-season, bodybuilding and LIFE! We will let you know where we are in prep or in the off-season, updates on progress, training, etc. Please join us each week! You can also find this on YouTube so you can actually see us and our...
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Swolemates Update S1:E2
Luke and Holly are here talking about all things competition, off-season, bodybuilding and LIFE! We will let you know where we are in prep or in the off-season, updates on progress, training, etc. Please join us each week! You can also find this on YouTube so you can actually see us and our...
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Interview with Luke
9 days out from the OCB Yorton Cup 2021 We discuss things he has learned since his last competition, how this prep has been different from others, and future goals. https://www.instagram.com/ocb_kratos https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_holly
About this show
Bodybuilders who train and live together!Luke currently competes in the OCB in Men's Classic Physique. He began lifting over 6 years ago on a regular basis. He hadn't really lifted much since HS football and decided to clean his life up and train for a Spartan Race. It just expanded from there.Holly is a women's physique competitor-she started competing in Figure back in 2000 when the division had just begun. She has competed in the OCB, NPC, Figure America, and other organizations for the past two decades. We discuss living together, thoughts on training, competition, food prep, etc. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swolemates9/support
Hosted by
Holly Fields & Luke Poulin