The Classthetics Podcast: Recent Episodes
Classthetics Podcast
Classthetics Podcast is an online podcast dedicated to bringing you informative insights into the world of bodybuilding from diet to training and everything in-between. The show is brought to you by Yousif Aljaafar, leader of Team Classthetics, exercise physiologist, and bodybuilding coach, partnered with Elijah Thurston, amateur bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, and online fitness coach.
In this episode, featuring Mike Pasiwk (AKA Magic Mike) we discuss his plans for his first-ever natural bodybuilding competition. What got him into fitness? What's his plan for the future? Find out here. Special guest Mike Pasiwk: Instagram - michaelpasiwk Elijah Thurston: Instagram - elijah_thurston Facebook - facebook.com/elithurstonfit Youtube - Book of Eli Yousif Aljaafar: Instagram - official_teamclassthetics & the_classthetics_boy Youtube - Team Classthetics
In this episode, featuring actor, bodybuilder, author, and fitness entrepreneur Basil Alquaisoom, we discuss the importance of habits in reaching long-term goals.
Stress: what is it? Should I worry about it? Stress can be defined as "the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure." Stress should be carefully managed, of course. Too much can be debilitating; everything from job performance to relationships can buckle under the weight of stress. Yet, too little stress can do the same thing. I urge you not to seek a "stress-free" existence but to allow stress to motivate you to do better, to push for improvement. In Episode 3 of the Classthetics podcast, Yousif and I discuss just how impactful stress can be, and how extreme circumstances can give rise to success. Our conversation is wrought with emotion as we provide insights into the death of loved ones during prep and the mental degradation of a post-competition rebound.
In Episode 2 of the Classthetics Podcast, Yousif and I discuss the importance of periodization and touch on the nuances of beginner vs. advanced training. Classthetics Podcast is an online podcast dedicated to bringing you informative insights into the world of bodybuilding from diet to training and everything in-between. The show is brought to you by Yousif Aljaafar, leader of Team Classthetics, exercise physiologist, and bodybuilding coach, partnered with Elijah Thurston, amateur bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, and online fitness coach. Sign up for online fitness coaching! Apply for a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/elijahthurstonco... Instagram @elijah_thurston @official_teamclassthetics @the_classthetic_boy Facebook facebook.com/elithurstonfitness
In Episode 1 we cover a range of topics, including my contest prep and the mental aspects of bodybuilding as a sport.