How do you handle adversity? Cody Watkins has been training for over 20 years and has had to overcome some significant health issues during that time. It was a great conversation about training, resiliency, and bouncing back, so I know you'll find it relevant.

What we discussed:

Cody's fitness journey, open heart surgery, and bouncing back (1:09)
Overcoming health challenges and maintaining mental toughness in bodybuilding (4:54)
Mindset and nutrition for fitness competitions (9:22)
Competition judging and placement (13:47)
Ketogenic diets and carbohydrate intake for muscle gain and fat loss (21:10)
Muscle loss during bodybuilding prep (25:00)
His nutritional protocol for competition prep (27:30)
Fitness misconceptions and effective training methods (31:21)
Recovery and injury prevention (36:57)
Preventing injuries and choosing equipment (42:36)
Recovery from injury (45:34)
Instagram marketing strategies for fitness professionals (48:19)
Fitness culture and gym etiquette (51:12)
Proper form and range of motion in weightlifting (54:24)

Where to follow Cody:

Instagram

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Bodybuilding and Heart Health with Cody Watkins