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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jonathan De La Rosa, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Olympian, and owner of the gym, Fitness System Sawgrass.
They discuss Jonathan's bodybuilding journey from age 13, the foundations of bodybuilding, and share Lane Norton stories. Topics include lifting with intention, overcoming injuries and depression, and the importance of a supportive team, over-communication, preparation, gym cleanliness, and giving a great experience. They also cover restaurant experiences, seed oils, quality meats, and Jonathan's diet. The episode highlights the power of one door closing and another opening, work ethic, discipline, and Jonathan's experience of God speaking to him during a dark time, which propelled him into who he is today. The conversation ends with them discussing dream luxury cars.
The Big Dawgs Podcast:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigdawgspodcast
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Connect with us:
Jonathan De La Rosa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbjondelarosa?igsh=cDA3czcwY2d4bmJm
Fitness System Sawgrass's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesssystemsawgrass/
Manning Sumner's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner
Manning Sumner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/manningsumner
No Days Off & Legacy:
No Days Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/
No Days Off Merch: https://shopnodaysoff.com/
Legacy Gyms (Try your first PIT workout free!): https://legacyfit.com/
NO DAYS OFF Premium Water:
Website: www.drinkndo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndoh2o/?hl=en
They discuss Jonathan's bodybuilding journey from age 13, the foundations of bodybuilding, and share Lane Norton stories. Topics include lifting with intention, overcoming injuries and depression, and the importance of a supportive team, over-communication, preparation, gym cleanliness, and giving a great experience. They also cover restaurant experiences, seed oils, quality meats, and Jonathan's diet. The episode highlights the power of one door closing and another opening, work ethic, discipline, and Jonathan's experience of God speaking to him during a dark time, which propelled him into who he is today. The conversation ends with them discussing dream luxury cars.
The Big Dawgs Podcast:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigdawgspodcast
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Connect with us:
Jonathan De La Rosa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbjondelarosa?igsh=cDA3czcwY2d4bmJm
Fitness System Sawgrass's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesssystemsawgrass/
Manning Sumner's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner
Manning Sumner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/manningsumner
No Days Off & Legacy:
No Days Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/
No Days Off Merch: https://shopnodaysoff.com/
Legacy Gyms (Try your first PIT workout free!): https://legacyfit.com/
NO DAYS OFF Premium Water:
Website: www.drinkndo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndoh2o/?hl=en
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