In the 113th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, IFBB Pro, Nutrition Coach, Jeff Later, will talk about his experience with bodybuilding competitions, discipline & mindset, developing a sustainable program, and more.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter, you will discover:
(1:00) Introducing our special guest IFBB Pro, Nutrition Coach, Jeff later @jefflater
(2:10) “Everything in this world is about timing.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(2:50) “Repetition is all we need.” - Jeff later @jefflater
(3:50) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst
(4:05) The definition of wisdom
(4:25) The book reading analogy
(6:10) Jeff’s origin story
(6:20) Passion for fitness from a young age
(7:05) Starting competing in bodybuilding competitions
(7:20) Coaching a dear friend in 2011
(8:05) Coaching for free before charging
(8:50) Working with his wife
(9:45) Did Jeff think his friend would win the competition?
(10:45) Jeff’s day job before coaching
(11:40) Coaching as the primary job
(13:55) Origin of Jeff’s competing journey
(14:35) Jeff’s fitness level in high school
(14:50) Getting on stage in his 30s
(15:25) Reason behind competing
(16:00) Jeff’s breakfast routine after his divorce
(18:10) First competition experience
(18:55) The most challenging part of the competition
(19:10) Jeff’s old training routine for competition
(20:50) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy
(21:40) “You are a lot more capable than you probably realize.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(22:25) Jeff’s way of encouraging people
(24:10) What brings people to bodybuilding?
(25:15) Jeff’s coaching process
(26:50) The assessment process
(27:45) “If your “why” isn’t strong enough, you will collapse.” - Jeff later @jefflater
(28:35) The 5 “why” formula
(29:00) www.7levelsdeep.com
(31:40) Our natural evolution
(34:00) About mindset coaching
(36:00) Where to find nutritional tips?
(36:50) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg
(38:00) “Doing something physical change your mental state.” - Jeff later @jefflater
(38:25) “Don’t wait until you have the mindset.” - Jeff later @jefflater
(42:05) Movie montages vs. training in real life
(43:00) What’s next?
(45:50) About Jeff’s support system
(48:20) Mike’s client story
(49:30) Psychology behind tempting others
(52:00) Workplace temptation
(54:30) Where to find Jeff Later? @jefflater
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