Episodes

  • EP 28 | Craig Bongelli | Meet The Coach

    EP 28 | Craig Bongelli | Meet The Coach
    Dec 23 2024
    Coach Craig is your go-to strength coach. A former Strongman and current Coach at Westside Barbell, his goal is to teach you how to build muscle, strength and confidence under the bar.
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    14 mins
  • 5-Minute Friday: Chocolate Protein Cookie Recipe

    5-Minute Friday: Chocolate Protein Cookie Recipe
    Dec 20 2024
    Sshh.. don't tell your friends these are macro healthy cookies. Give these a try for your next holiday gathering.
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    2 mins
  • Ep. 27 | Kenneth Yu | Fittest at 40

    Ep. 27 | Kenneth Yu | Fittest at 40
    Dec 16 2024
    Ken Yu, CPT brings energy that doesn't overshadow his educational guidance—working out with him is like working out with your lifting buddy. Focused on functional movements with ultimate results, Coach Ken empowers you to use your body and improve your life. He believes fitness is more than a hobby; a lifestyle that comes with infinite rewards. Using strength movements to increase the ability to complete everyday tasks for the long game is of the utmost priority. Before fitness, Ken worked in the corporate world as an attorney. A natural athlete who enjoys playing sports, he joined a functional fitness gym and fell in love, sparking his journey as a fitness coach. Now, finding himself fittest at 40, Ken encourages mental resilience training in his sessions—encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself to new limits, no matter how old you are. Learn more about Ken and his journey to becoming a Bodybuilding.com Master Coach in the latest podcast episode.
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    17 mins
  • 5-Minute Friday: Meet the Bodybuilding.com Master Coaches

    5-Minute Friday: Meet the Bodybuilding.com Master Coaches
    Dec 13 2024
    We’ve been on a mission to provide you with an entirely new app experience here on Bodybuilding.com serving both as a personal trainer in your pocket and a way to connect with like-minded individuals. This week we wanted to introduce you to the coaches you’ll be working out with once the app debuts.
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    6 mins
  • Ep. 26 | Yaya Vargas | From Rebuilding Homes to Rebuilding Bodies

    Ep. 26 | Yaya Vargas | From Rebuilding Homes to Rebuilding Bodies
    Dec 10 2024
    Yadira "Yaya" Vargas empowers you to find the intentionality behind your movement. She believes the why defines your how—getting the results you want, in and out of the gym. Bringing her innate sense of helpfulness to coaching, she encourages the freedom and power to move in a way that suits your daily mood but grounded intention. Known to be adaptable, Yaya says that fitness should feel good—not be a punishment. Her nonlinear journey into fitness started with a humanitarian career. Traveling to disaster-stricken areas to offer aid, Yaya found herself enjoying helping others, but also the physical requirements of the gig. Returning home and settling into a marketing career, she knew something was missing. At a turning point, Yaya stumbled across a gym in Manhattan, and knew her fate was decided—the visceral impact fitness had hooked her. Learn more about Yaya and the journey that led her to becoming a Bodybuilding.com Master Coach in this latest podcast episode.
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    15 mins
  • 5-Minute Friday: How to Avoid Cold & Flu Season

    5-Minute Friday: How to Avoid Cold & Flu Season
    Dec 6 2024
    It’s that time of year again when the sniffles sing and the coughs ring. There are a few things that you can do to try and combat these pesky illnesses so you don’t have to miss your favorite holiday celebrations.
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 25 | Harry Vargas | Military Mindset in The Gym

    Ep. 25 | Harry Vargas | Military Mindset in The Gym
    Dec 3 2024
    Harry Vargas, CPT pushes the limits in and out of the gym. Injecting creative movements into his programming, his tough love and no-nonsense approach challenges you to work hard while having fun in the process. An avid marathon runner (3:15 in the NYC Marathon! 🤯), Harry specializes in training for endurance, hybrid and body recomp. He believes every goal can be accomplished— with a good coach, a consistent program, and the willingness to push past discomfort. In today's mini-episode we sit down with Harry to talk about his new endeavor as a Bodybuilding.com Master Coach and how he got into coaching.
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    15 mins
  • 5-Minute Friday: Welcome RYSE Supplements!

    5-Minute Friday: Welcome RYSE Supplements!
    Nov 29 2024
    RYSE is now available on Bodybuilding.com. With their extensive product catalog and iconic flavor licensing, RYSE uses clinical evidence and the latest science to fuel their mission to fuel greatness without selling shortcuts. Find out which products you can stock up on in this latest episode.
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    4 mins