Prep Life

YOUR Hot Takes! Caffeine, Cardio Queens, Coaching Icks, Miserable Preps

In this third episode of Coaching Hot Takes we talk about controversial hot takes sent in by our listeners!!  Should you look for the coach with the most pro card wins?

Contest Prep Hot Takes Part 2!!

Here we are again with another episode of contest prep hot takes! This week we discuss how much should you pose? Should you look for a coach with the most pro card wins?

Hot Takes on Contest Prep!

Prep isn't supposed to be easy, you can't choose a show based on your vacation schedule, workouts don't need to change every week and being a cardio queen isn't a badge o

Olympia 2026- Fit Model & Bikini Predictions & Qualification Rules

Amy and LeeMarie discuss the upcoming Olympia competition, focusing on the qualification rules and athlete lineups for both the Bikini and the new Fit Model divisions. T

Paul Revelia on Fit Model & Bikini Criteria, Pro Card Wins & Signs of Burn Out

In this episode we interview coaching legend Paul Revelia, men's physique competitor, founder of Pro Physique, host of the Pro Physique Code podcast and Amy Ehinger's coa

Q&A: Rules of Switching Divisions, Prep w/ Autoimmune Disease, Body Image

In this episode we talk about the rules for qualifying nationally and for the pro league and switching divisions, how we coach competitors who have an autoimmune disease

Q&A! Judges biases, Roadmap to the Pro stage, Can You Self Coach

In this episode Amy and Leemarie answer your questions! What is the exact path from your first show at a regional level, to nationals, to pro? Do judges favor athletes fr

NPC vs IFBB: The Pros & Cons with IFBB Pro Marissa Willmott

What are the advantages and disadvantages of going pro in bodybuilding? Are there important lessons to be learned while competing as an amateur? What stereotypes of the I

Masters Nationals feedback & tips

Amy recaps her recent competition at Masters Nationals, how to decipher specific feedback, tips for competing on the national stage and what NOT to do between prejudging

Q&A! Lessons, Hacks, Gym gear, Support!

  Q&A time! Backstage hacks, biggest lessons learned, straps and belts in the gym, how to support your close ones in prep and more!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast

Universe Recap!

In this episode Amy recaps her experience at NPC Universe last weekend. From toxic tanning environments to bikini bite gone wrong and the explosive speed at which the Fit

Motherhood and Bodybuilding

In this episode Amy, Leemarie and Marissa discuss navigating the different stages of motherhood on prep, how to deal with the mom guilt, expectations and judgement, and h

Low Days, High Days, Refeeds, and the Final Push to NPC Universe

What's the difference between "low days" and "high days" on prep? What does the research say about double refeeds? How do we stay locked into our diets? All this and mor

The Cost of Chasing Feedback

As competitors we know the importance of feedback. But there is also a cost to chasing critique especially when it comes to your physique! Judges feedback is important,

Dealing With Stage Anxiety

Performance anxiety is common and to be expected! But is there something you can do about it? In this episode we talk about stage fright and nerves, shaky muscles and bl

IFBB Fit Model Pro Mindy Irish

Today we're joined by Mindy Irish, a fitness coach, competitive athlete, and one of the first 50+ Masters Fit Model Pros in the IFBB. After beginning her own transformati

I Don’t Feel Ready! - Navigating Competition Doubt as an Athlete & Coach

Self doubt can hit you no matter where you are in your prep. In this episode we talk about how to work through fear of failure, worry that you're behind schedule, anxiety

Unhinged Stories from Backstage & Onstage!

Coaches Amy, Leemarie and Marissa join to tell crazy and hilarious stories from backstage to onstage - losing numbers, forgetting jewelry, running out of carbs and more!

S#!+ They Don't Tell You About Bodybuilding: Onstage & Backstage Edition!

In this episode Amy and Leemarie talk about little know details that could make or break your stage package! Suit cut, sizing, connectors, how you wear your suit and whet

Q&A With Head Posing Coach Marissa Willmott!

In this episode Leemarie interviews IFBB Pro Bikini athlete and Head Posing Coach at Glam Girl - Marissa Willmott! We talk about trends in bikini and fit model posing, t