Team Franco Podcast

Often overlooked are the basics and what you can easily do and accept for continued progress.

Stuck in your diet, give any of these a try to help increase consistency.

There are many ways to lose body fat and types of cardio. Counting steps can be the one for you!

It can be tough post competition. I go over some ways to help you through so you can feel better and to avoid the blues!

Covering one the the most anticipated parts of competition prep.

May not be what you think, but I can guarantee if you apply these, contest prep will be a positive experience.

What is your motivation of stepping on stage?

There are many benefits to live the life as a bodybuilder before you compete.

A quick breakdown of what stage presentation is and what to do so you are prepared.

Here are 5 keys to putting together a productive weight training routine.

We all need focus to achieve our goals, but how much and when does it become counter productive.

Embracing the journey will give you the most and sustainable progress.

Covering five approaches that will lead to better dieting adherence.

Looking for a change in your training to spice it up? I cover the few techniques that I like to through in.

My cheat code to have a cheat meal and not mess up your fat lose.

All in good fun, my opinion of 5 exercises that are not needed to build your body for the stage.

The truth and revisited topic talking about what is hardcore during a contest prep.

Sometimes we need to question the path we are on. Is it time to pull back and focus on overall health or push through?

May not be what you think, but I guarantee it's a game changer.

A question I receive often, and the answer lies in your mindset.

Hire a coach might be the last factor you need to reach your physique desires.

A brief review of my go to foods and what is on tap. Along with talking about one of the biggest dieting mistakes.

Covering a few things to considered before using a meal prep company, and if its worth it for you.

Sounds weird I know, but if we are stuck doing the same thing will lead to breaking that plateau.

Smart training over time trumps intensity, sorta.....

Logging your workouts is a needed tool to allow yourself to make progress.

All too often we have a swing of emotions after we compete. Today I address on how to be productive and learn from them.

Time and patience is the final key to success in bodybuilding.

The last and most important factor to reaching a new level is discipline.

Today I cover the stigma of the bodybuilding diet and options that will be best for you.

Discussing the positives and negatives of what social media can bring to those who compete.  

A mini series on what is needed to have the most success in the world of competition.  Its all starts with Education!

It's really that simple.  All workouts count over time.  Take the good and the bad, and find the middle ground. 

The last day of training for my current 4 day split.  Enjoy!

Setting the goal to compete can be scary, but I cover reasons why you should take that jump.

Today I cover some easy but healthy food options that you can eat to have diet success.  

Here is a sample of what I am currently running for my back training. 

Covering what is needed to have success when starting a diet and making it a lifestyle. 

To succeed in fitness and life, learning to change paths to reach your desires is a must.  I talk about the flexibility that you need to make it. 

Here is just one example and what I have been running the last couple of weeks.

Cycling carbs is a popular way to help people lose weight, but does changing your carb/calorie intake matter?  Take a listen to hear my thoughts and history on the topic.

A mini series of running a 4-day split, where I will break down each of my current workouts, from exercises, sets, reps and why I choose these exercises.

Today a go over my history and thoughts on if we need to use a pre workout before training.  Just one guys opinion!

Consistency overtime will give your what you are after. good or bad, and the knowledge on how to get better.

When it comes to goal setting, you first need to trust and believe in yourself.  Not the latest fitness flash.

Similar to investing money, smart and proper planning pays the greatest when it comes to reaching your fitness goals.

Laying out what I think is a safe weight gain percentage after you compete to make progress and be happy!

Breaking down the 5 factors that are needed to make your training great and for gainz!

Today I cover on why I think "bulking" doesn't play a role for natural athletes. 

Covering what I believe is most optimal for success and the frequency of competing.