In this conversation, Holly Baxter shares her journey from amateur to professional bodybuilder, discussing the challenges of self-coaching, the competitive landscape of bikini competitions, and the importance of flexibility in training and nutrition.
She emphasizes the need for dietary variety to prevent deficiencies and shares insights on body composition measurements and the limitations of DEXA scans.
Holly also discusses her approach to supplements and her goals for upcoming competitions, including her aspirations to qualify for the Olympia.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Competitive Journey
02:53 Self-Coaching and Its Challenges
05:48 Balancing Business and Competition
09:00 Transitioning to Pro Competitions
12:04 Training Adjustments for Bikini Competitions
14:54 Hormonal Health and Natural Competitiveness
17:58 Measuring Progress and Training Effectiveness
26:52 Muscle Growth and Maintenance Strategies
30:17 Research on Lean Athletic Populations
32:57 The Limitations of DEXA Scans
39:07 Tracking Body Composition Changes
48:05 The Role of Cardio in Contest Prep
54:44 Balancing Recovery and Expenditure
55:58 Understanding Caloric Floors and Nutritional Balance
57:49 The Importance of Social Life in Bodybuilding
01:00:10 Transitioning from Tracking to Mindful Eating
01:05:06 Supplementation Insights and Myths
01:10:47 The Role of Dietary Fats and Food Variety
01:18:06 Training Volume and Individual Adaptations
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