Sam Okunola - World Champion Bodybuilder Explains Balancing Running With Lifting || MBPP Ep. 833
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In this Podcast Episode, Sam Okunola, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about how Sam has been balancing his lifting and running. Sam is a World Champion Natural bodybuilder and despite what many would think, he is NOT losing any muscle now that he is doing long distance running.
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Stamps:
00:00 - Eight sleep mattresses
02:07 - Uses of Moisturizer
04:30 - Liquid calories
07:53 - Retiring early from bodybuilding
08:59 - Response from your fans
10:44 - Sam's injuries
12:09 - Sam's bodybuilding background
19:44 - First world championship
21:22 - Handle loss in championship
24:04 - WNBF World Competition with Sam Watt
27:12 - Sam's thoughts on PEDs
30:37 - Sam's 'Naive' Strategy about competitors
32:14 - What if bodybuilding community would be using PEDs
39:07 - Considering TRT in future?
40:49 - Sam & Ryan Doris
44:05 - Other factors besides genetics helped
46:53 - Sam's suggestions for bodybuilding organization
50:09 - Getting called for being Natty OR Not!
54:25 - Afraid of Muscle loss running?
59:43 - VIVO barefoot shoes
1:00:12 - Running with headphones
1:08:07 - Running boosts your creativity
1:12:05 - How running changed your body
1:14:55 - Running experiences
1:21:06 - Combining strength training & running
1:25:47 - Get back to running after a break
1:27:53 - Goggins 4×4×48 challenge story
1:34:17 - Benefits of strength training
1:36:18 - Any other exciting challenges?
1:43:51 - Your personal development GOALS
1:47:47 - All about Sam's family
1:53:40 - Motivate your wife to work on her fitness
1:59:03 - Was your wife into fitness before?
2:01:04 - Implementing fitness for your daughters.
2:03:32 - Why do some people exercise and others don't?
2:09:55 - Like, share, subscribe, comment, follow the podcast
2:10:24 - Way to connect with Sam
2:10:41 - Smelly's tip
2:14:00 - Outro
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