Episode 136 - Dave Palumbo - Expert Contest Prep Coach & Triple H's Nutritionist

Our special guest is Dave Palumbo. Dave is a retired body builder and expert contest preparation coach. He is the CEO and founder of RX Muscle and owner of Species Nutrition. His notable clients include the likes of WWE super star's Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. You will learn plenty from Dave Palumbo in episode 136 of the Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 3:05 - we welcome Dave Palumbo 4:05 - what it's like coaching WWE Superstar TripleH 7:10 - the importance of communication between coaches 9:22 - how he first met Triple H 11:45 - what the bodybuilder mindset is? 14:40 - advice to new mothers on how to lose the pregnancy weight 19:03 - the importance of having a coach 21:22 - stories about steroids 26:10 - advice on testing ones Testosterone levels 27:55 - TRT and Hormone Replacement Therapy 29:22 - what is a Ketogenic diet? 32:57 - "Carbs store water, lower your carbs and you'll lose weight" 33:33 - how to track if your body is in the state of ketosis 36:52 - insight into business and his company Species Nutrition 41:35 - how to make money off of a passion 43:35 - the sad state of the magazine industry 45:18 - advice on supplementation 48:07 - the action of CHO's 49:22 - the danger of taking too many stimulants 50:02 - the ugly face of Cortisol 51:02 - his current training goals 52:15 - advice on bad days 54:33 - childhood posters on his wall 56:53 - what would his 3 closest friends say about him 58:44 - what 5 people would he invite to a dinner party? Episode brought to you by ONNIT - Use coupon code VISIONBOARD at checkout to receive 10% off at //www.onnit.com/?a_aid=Visionboard Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit //www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com