Lifting Nerds

Send a text We sit down with JD, a natural bodybuilder and longtime coach, to unpack the shift from in-person training to scalable online coaching while keeping client care at the center. He shares candid lessons on building systems, judging criteria, and how discipline fuels both family life and competition goals. • origins in Vancouver gyms and move to Vancouver Island • COVID forcing a pivot to online coaching and business systems • flat PT rates versus rising costs and the need to scale ...

Send a text We talk with coach Cliff Wilson about how small, intelligent choices in peak week, nutrition, and communication stack into stage-day wins. We push beyond trends to show why boundaries, anti-fragile systems, and better show production raise the ceiling for natural bodybuilding. • Cliff’s path from athlete to full-time bodybuilding coach • Early wins from doing things differently • How peak week can improve five to fifteen percent • When to adjust sodium and potassium with carbs • ...

Send a text We recap WNBF Calgary with athlete results, and how judging standards play out across stacked lineups. We share training and nutrition tactics for off-season success, plus a clear plan to beat post-show blues with structure and support. • Calgary trip highlights and vlog mention • Off-season weight caps and stage return timelines • Stubborn fat patterns and targeted training myths • Pro show highlights, peaking twice, and taper value • Bikini short analysis and judging standards ...

Send a text In this full-length episode, we sit down with Alberto Núñez, professional natural bodybuilder and coach with 3DMJ, to dive deep into the realities of training, nutrition, and mindset for long-term success in fitness. Alberto shares insights on: The evolution of bodybuilding and his personal journey.Contest prep strategies, peak week, and recovery post-show.Training philosophies for both competitive athletes and lifestyle clients.How to balance longevity, performance, and aesthetic...

Send a text We explore the limitations of AI-generated workout programs and discuss when to make changes to your training regimen for optimal results. • AI-generated workout programs often prescribe excessive volume without understanding fatigue management • Progressive overload should be applied intelligently rather than mechanically adding weight each session • Multiple factors determine when to deload including sleep quality, hydration, stress, and joint health • Consistent bad workouts f...