Send us a text We sit down with JD, a natural bodybuilder and longtime coach, to unpack the shift from in-person training to scalable online coaching while keeping client care at the center. He shares candid lessons on building systems, judging criteria, and how discipline fuels both family life and competition goals. • origins in Vancouver gyms and move to Vancouver Island • COVID forcing a pivot to online coaching and business systems • flat PT rates versus rising costs and the need to sca...
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Send us a text We sit down with JD, a natural bodybuilder and longtime coach, to unpack the shift from in-person training to scalable online coaching while keeping client care at the center. He shares candid lessons on building systems, judging criteria, and how discipline fuels both family life and competition goals. • origins in Vancouver gyms and move to Vancouver Island • COVID forcing a pivot to online coaching and business systems • flat PT rates versus rising costs and the need to sca...
Send us a text Bodybuilding competitions already demand meticulous planning, but competing away from home introduces a whole new level of challenge that requires strategic preparation and adaptability. • Planning meals for travel requires adapting to transportation limitations and researching what food items are allowed on flights • Protein bars, rice cakes, cereal, and shelf-stable protein drinks like Fair Life become essential when fresh meals aren't feasible • Booking accommodation with k...
Lifting Nerds
Send us a text We sit down with JD, a natural bodybuilder and longtime coach, to unpack the shift from in-person training to scalable online coaching while keeping client care at the center. He shares candid lessons on building systems, judging criteria, and how discipline fuels both family life and competition goals. • origins in Vancouver gyms and move to Vancouver Island • COVID forcing a pivot to online coaching and business systems • flat PT rates versus rising costs and the need to sca...
