#184 - How to Build a Pro Physique with Paul Revelia

Summary:

 

In this episode, we’re talking competition prep. Bikini coach, Paul Revelia from Pro Physique, joins Diane as he talks about his experience working with bikini athletes, how he approaches dieting pre- and post-show, and shares his best advice for girls interested in competing. Paul busts some common myths around bodybuilding that you need to know and reveals exactly where to start if you want to begin your bodybuilding journey. This episode is filled with nuggets of helpful tips and tricks!

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• 03:44 - Who is Paul Revelia? 
• 07:05 - Paul’s first experience in a bodybuilding show
• 09:44 - How Paul got his business off the ground & started his journey as a coach
• 12:43 - Examples of bad coaching practices
• 14:59 - Paul’s evolution of getting into the NPC & Olympia
• 18:32 - Working with a novice vs. an established athlete 
• 19:57 - The criteria of an ideal athlete to work with
• 20:48 - Misconceptions of bodybuilding you need to know
• 29:48 - How to determine your ideal weight in competition
• 31:40 - Parameters for athletes that have the potential for nationals
• 33:14 - Should you remain show-ready if you don’t earn a pro card?
• 35:46 - Why it’s important to involve your family in your bodybuilding journey
• 36:36 - Paul’s thoughts on the off-season 
• 39:16 - Common ailments that coaches see post-show with their athletes
• 40:53 - Paul’s dieting approach 
• 43:13 - How to recover from a “snack-ccident”
• 44:44 - How to stay on track post-show without over-indulging
• 48:46 - Coaching pet peeves
• 51:50 - Advice for novice bikini girls or girls interested in competing

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Connect with Paul:

 

• Website: https://www.prophysique.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulrevelia/ 
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prophysique-code/id1532902456 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCykSWsfEKRES6RDotQF6ChQ 

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