Olympian Steve Kuclo: Enhanced Bodybuilding & When You Should Stop

08/06/2025 2h 2min Episodio 131
Olympian Steve Kuclo: Enhanced Bodybuilding & When You Should Stop

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6th at Olympia (2019), 3rd at Arnold, entrepreneur, husband, and father @stevekucloThe Bodybuilding-friendly HRT Clinic - Get professional medical guidance on peptides AND optimizing your health as a man or bodybuilder:[ Pharma Test, IGF1, Tesamorelin, Glutathione, BPC, Semaglutide, Var troche, etc]https://transcendcompany.com/patient-intake-form/?ls=Nyle+NaygaWatch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ihq4tIzyS8&t=5618sRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'NYLE' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00 - Intro  02:38 - Challenges of Monetizing Bodybuilding  04:09 - Transitioning to Health & Wellness  05:37 - Bodybuilding Prep & Off-Season Strategies  07:46 - Truth About Steroid Dosages  09:19 - Training as the Game Changer  11:15 - Female Trainers & Intensity  12:54 - Early Bodybuilding Journey & Mentorship  16:33 - Building Muscle Over Time  18:59 - Nutrition for Growth vs. Longevity  23:30 - Shifting to Health-Conscious Bodybuilding  26:20 - Maintaining Insulin Sensitivity  29:27 - Optimizing Testosterone Levels  32:20 - Reducing Inflammation with Supplements  37:39 - Glutathione & Detox Support  39:49 - Smarter Supplement Choices  41:03 - B Vitamins for Inflammation & Sleep  43:10 - Science-Based Training & Apps  45:56 - When to Retire from Bodybuilding  50:40 - Health Markers to Monitor  53:37 - Genetic Testing & Alzheimer’s Prevention  56:38 - Brain Health & Mental Stimulation  58:20 - Journey into Bodybuilding & Firefighting  1:02:22 - Building a Fitness Business  1:08:56 - Managing Allostatic Load  1:11:16 - Stress & Anxiety in Competition  1:13:51 - Pushing Limits as a Firefighter  1:15:47 - Early DC Training Days  1:17:14 - Evolution of Training Methods  1:19:50 - Balancing Intensity & Smart Lifting  1:21:16 - High-Volume Heavy Training  1:23:27 - Science vs. Bodybuilding Methods  1:26:22 - Off-Season Testosterone Strategy  1:31:53 - Health-Focused Bodybuilding  1:32:56 - Favorite Bodybuilding Show  1:34:32 - Comeback & Boxing Plans  1:36:01 - Regenerative Medicine Tips  1:37:35 - Genetics & Strength Secrets  1:39:51 - Craziest Pre-Contest Cycle  1:41:32 - Project Super Heavyweight  1:43:57 - Top 5 Training Exercises 1:45:26 - Toughest Firefighting Moments  1:47:07 - TRT Plus Approach  1:50:28 - Low-Dose Transformation  1:52:57 - Dealing with Online Haters  1:54:01 - Hair Loss & Restoration  1:57:03 - Time Management Tips  1:59:01 - Life-Changing Final Message  2:02:11 - Thanks  

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