Ep 325 - Plant-Based Bodybuilding With a World Champ (ft. Maddie McConnell)

Ep 325 - Plant-Based Bodybuilding With a World Champ (ft. Maddie McConnell)

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms and Trexler welcome Maddie McConnell, a world champion natural physique athlete, to discuss the current trends in natural bodybuilding, her journey into the sport, and the challenges that come with being a world-class physique competitor. Maddie shares her experiences transitioning from a general fitness enthusiast to a physique athlete, the significance of her recent achievements, and insights into training and preparation. In this conversation, Maddie shares her journey as a vegan bodybuilder, discussing her training regimen, nutrition strategies, and experiences during competition prep. She emphasizes the importance of variety in her diet, the role of high-protein vegan sources, and the growing acceptance of vegan athletes in the bodybuilding community. Maddie also reflects on her future aspirations in the sport and the evolving landscape of natural bodybuilding.


Reminder:

Don't forget to check out our sister podcast, Front Page Fitness, hosted by Drs. Lauren Colenso-Semple and Eric Trexler!

youtube.com/@fpfpodcast


Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction

10:46 Maddie's Journey and Accomplishments Bodybuilding

19:52 Competition Highlights and Achievements

29:50 Choosing the Right Competitive Class/Category

39:00 The Lesser-Known Challenges (and Costs) of Bodybuilding Preparation

53:00 Training and Nutrition Insights from a Vegan Competitor

01:06:54 Protein Intake and Muscle Retention

01:28:00 The Experience of Competition Prep

01:39:00 Future Plans in Bodybuilding

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Ep 334 - Microplastics: Setting the Record Straight

Ep 334 - Microplastics: Setting the Record Straight

In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics provide some updates, corrections, and clarifications related to their recent episode exploring the science of microplastics. After that they take a brief mo...

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Ep 333 - Are High-Protein Diets Really Harmless?

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms talks about his forthcoming article in the MASS Research Review covering the purported harms of high-protein diets. This isn’t your typical oversimplifi...

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Ep 332 - The Most Extreme Metabolic Adaptation Ever Recorded

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of bodybuilding prep, including caloric intake, metabolic adaptation, and the impact of extreme dieting. They explore historical studies that provide...

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Ep 331 - Contest Prep and Weight Cutting Across Sports

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In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics begin by discussing Helms' prep updates and the standout performances from the recent powerlifting World Champions. The conversation also touches on body com...

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Ep 330 - Female Health & Fitness Research + Q&A

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In this episode of the Iron Culture Podcast, the Erics discuss various topics including updates on Helms' contest prep vlog, a preview of the upcoming Powerlifting World Championships, misconceptions ...

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Ep 329 - What To Do About Microplastics

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What's the deal with microplastics? Where do they come from? Are they in our bodies? If so, are they harmful? Also, what's the deal with microwaving Tupperware and other plastic containers?This episod...

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Ep 328 - Bad Fundamentals Lead to Popular Pseudoscience

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In this episode of Iron Culture presented by MASS, Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Eric Trexler dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering updates on the long-awaited 3rd edition of the Muscle & Strength Pyr...

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