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Q. Is cardio catabolic? How much and what type of cardio do you recommend for your athletes?
A. Cardio is catabolic, just as weight training is catabolic, in that it breaks down nutrients. What foods... more
Q. What are you doing training-wise to improve your physique for the upcoming contest schedule? Any different exercises, training secrets or new strategies you can tell us about?
A. As most of your... more
Q. There seems to be this whole underworld of schmoes that put female bodybuilding in a negative light. What is the most bizarre request in this business that you’ve received from an obsessed fan?
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Q. I’ve noticed that many pros don’t train using a full range of motion on every rep and many seem outright sloppy, but still manage to build tons of mass. How important is strict form and full range... more
Q. Based on what I saw, the guy who won your class wasn’t nearly as ripped or muscular as you. How did it feel when the judges said you were way too big and jacked for physique?
A. I had a feeling... more
Q. What was your experience like dieting down for your first men’s physique contest?
A. I’d say it was only slightly more intense than the regular routine I follow year-round to stay in shape. I... more