Listen "Help Me Understand - Episode 14, "My Journey From Bikini & Figure to Powerlifting" w/Jen Gaeding"
Episode Synopsis
On today's episode, Jen Gaeding has a conversation with JK to help him understand the progression of her journey in the competitive worlds of boydbuilding and powerlifting.
Jen shares her story of what got her into competing, the ups and downs of competition prep, the importance of having the right coach, dealing with judgement from others, and how she has remained driven throughout all of the stages of her journey. From focusing on the perfect pose to now squatting 3x her bodyweight, Jen gives the "real real" on what it has truly taken to stay focused on both her physical and mental development along the way.
Whether you are in the competitive space or not, this is a perspective worth listening to.
To connect with Jen (including coaching inquiries): https://www.instagram.com/heyyyjenjen/ or [email protected]
To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/coachjk_themusclefeed/
Jen shares her story of what got her into competing, the ups and downs of competition prep, the importance of having the right coach, dealing with judgement from others, and how she has remained driven throughout all of the stages of her journey. From focusing on the perfect pose to now squatting 3x her bodyweight, Jen gives the "real real" on what it has truly taken to stay focused on both her physical and mental development along the way.
Whether you are in the competitive space or not, this is a perspective worth listening to.
To connect with Jen (including coaching inquiries): https://www.instagram.com/heyyyjenjen/ or [email protected]
To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/coachjk_themusclefeed/
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