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Giving you the Best Knowledge and Tools that you can Practically Apply to become a better Competitor and Coach 🏆 🎙Hosted by Michael Trimboli, Scott Morrell, & Michael Galante. #prepcoachpodcast

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    CREATINE, SLEEP ROUTINES & TRACKING ACCURACY | BIGGEST PREP FOOD MISTAKES | EP#171

    Back at home base after Bali, the boys recap the trip, recovery sessions, getting sick on the way home, and why the retreat seems to have reignited the fire for training. From post-Bali momentum and better routines to comparison in the improvement season, supplement basics, sleep structure and the biggest nutrition mistakes athletes still make in prep, this one covers a lot of ground. We cover:✅ Post-Bali reflections — the new gym setup, recovery session, cold plunge, sauna and why the retreat worked so well✅ MG’s update: baby nearly here, health in a great place, and why training motivation is back at an all-time high✅ MT’s Bali bug aftermath, antibiotics, appetite crash and how quickly things can go downhill after travel✅ How to handle comparison in the improvement season by filtering feedback through qualification, actionability and long-term relevance✅ Basic daily supplements the boys would prioritise: vitamin D3, magnesium, fish oil, probiotics, plus why creatine is still king✅ Iron deficiency, infusions vs supplementation, and how lifestyle, sleep and food quality affect blood markers more than people realise✅ Favourite upper and lower compound lifts right now — from shoulder pressing and rows to SLDLs, V-squats and good mornings✅ What athletes think matters in prep but actually doesn’t — and why sleep gets ignored while “sleep hacks” get overhyped✅ Why your day really starts the night before: brain dumps, no-phone blocks, journaling, gratitude and protecting down-regulation✅ Biggest nutrition mistakes in prep — inaccurate tracking, eyeballing “little things,” overusing sugar-free extras, and ignoring nutrient quality 🎧 Back from Bali talking recovery, routines, supplements, sleep and the prep mistakes that still hold athletes back. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    46 min

  2. 10 MAR

    BALI RETREAT LIVE | TMG ORIGINS | COMPARISON, COACHING & COMPETING AGAIN | EP#170

    Live from Bali with the retreat crew in the room, this one is part chaos, part community, part coaching deep-dive. Between giraffes, jelly beans and Waterbom stories, the boys reflect on how far the podcast has come, answer questions from the live audience, and dig into comparison, sickness, women’s health, gym accessories and whether competing again is actually on the cards. We cover:✅ How the Prep Coach Podcast grew into something far bigger than expected — and why this community means so much✅ The story of how MG, MT and Scotty met, and how TMG Physiques came to life✅ Off-season comparison traps — genetics, density, social media, AI edits and why you can’t compare your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel✅ Returning to training after Bali belly or a stomach bug — what to eat first, when to train again, and how to avoid resetting the whole process✅ Why white rice, low fibre and easy-to-digest foods matter more than “perfect macros” when your gut is wrecked✅ Why face-to-face coaching experience still matters for online coaches — movement quality, communication, psychology and practical programming✅ Lying vs seated leg extensions and whether hip angle changes quad hypertrophy enough to matter in the real world✅ Must-have gym accessories vs nice-to-have extras — straps, belts, sleeves, shoes, cuffs and more✅ Whether the boys will compete again, what divisions/federations tempt them, and if they’d support their kids stepping on stage✅ Coaching women through peri-menopause and menopause, and why you still need to nail basics before chasing quick-fix solutions✅ The retreat so far — favourite moments, best sessions, and why the recovery work has been such a standout 🎧 A fun, live Bali episode covering community, coaching, comparison and everything in between. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    1h 9m

  3. 25 FEB

    ANXIETY, PREP RED FLAGS & BEING SELFISH | MENTAL HEALTH & RELATIONSHIP STRESS | EP#169

    Kicking off our last episode before the Bali retreat, the boys go way deeper than macros and step counts. MG shares a big health win after years of battling haemochromatosis and scary blood markers, then opens up about panic attacks, anxiety, medication, and how all of this ties into bodybuilding, prep decisions, relationships and “being selfish” as an athlete. We cover:✅ MG’s haemochromatosis update: iron, liver health, sleep & stress finally improving✅ Why sleep and life load can wreck your bloodwork more than training or creatine ever will✅ MG’s history of severe daily panic attacks, hiding them at work & finally getting help✅ Therapy, medication & breathing tools: what actually helped vs what didn’t✅ How prep can become an escape from life problems – and red flags you’re “revenge prepping”✅ Breakups, job stress & using the stage to fill a void vs competing for the right reasons✅ Where the line is between committed and straight-up selfish in prep✅ Partners who don’t “get” bodybuilding, insecurity, jealousy & setting expectations early✅ Handling guilt as a parent in prep while still being present at home✅ Season B vs Season C 2027: how we think about timing, recovery and international shows✅ Being honest when you’re not coping with the structure & how a good coach should respond 🎧 A heavier, more personal episode of the Prep Coach Podcast that might be the nudge someone needs to get support. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    58 min

  4. 19 FEB

    OTHER PODCASTS | BROKEN SLEEP | TRACKING FATIGUE | EXERCISE LOVE OR HATE | EP#168

    MG’s limping into this one with a monster quad corky, but the boys still dive deep into the realities behind long-term bodybuilding life. From parents grinding through prep on broken sleep, to athletes mentally cooked from years of tracking, to figuring out whether you genuinely don’t suit an exercise or just haven’t built the skill (or mobility) yet, this episode zooms out into reflection, habits and what you’d actually change about the last six months if you could hit reset. We cover:✅ How the boys really feel about more bodybuilding podcasts popping up in the natural space✅ Why more mixed-gender voices & athlete-led shows are good for the sport✅ Navigating friends/partners who want to prep but can’t nail basic habits✅ Regret vs reflection – what would you actually change about the last 6 months?✅ How to tell if you truly don’t suit an exercise… or you just suck at it (for now)✅ Coaching and parenting through prep with broken, unpredictable sleep✅ Loosening the reins when you’re mentally cooked from years of tracking🎧 First poddy back talking other podcasts, broken sleep realities and when to back off tracking without losing progress. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    35 min

  5. 11 FEB

    20G CREATINE & L-THEANINE | SMART PRE-WORKOUTS | QUAD-BIASED BELT SQUATS & RDLS | EP#167

    MG is back and finally breaks down his 20g creatine experiment, how he fixed his gut tolerance, and why his focus and calm have levelled up. Scotty unpacks the science, we pull apart what actually matters in a pre-workout, and finish with practical cues to make your belt squats and RDLs hit the tissue you think they’re hitting. We cover:✅ MG’s 20g creatine + L-theanine stack, and why his training and work blocks feel completely different now✅ How creatine really works in the brain, why high doses are used in cognition studies, and what to watch with caffeine timing✅ Using L-theanine and caffeine together for focus without the crash, plus why resensitising to caffeine can feel “limitless”✅ Pre-workout ingredients 101: what actually deserves a spot (caffeine anhydrous, citrulline, creatine, electrolytes) vs label fluff✅ Beta-alanine beyond the tingles: daily dosing, endurance vs physique benefits, and smarter use across the week✅ Belt squat setup to bias quads: foot position, knee travel, torso angle and why hanging off the handles kills stimulus✅ RDL depth, hamstrings vs adductors, and the simple no-bar ROM test to keep your back (and ego) safe✅ V-squats, wedges, ankle mobility and common squat-technique traps that bleed quad stimulus 🎧 Creatine, focus, pre-workout design and quad-biased squats that actually do what you think they do. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    41 min

  6. 5 FEB

    TRAINING WITH INTENT | STABILITY EXERCISES | WASTED EFFORT & HABITS | 2026 PREP DECISIONS | EP#166

    Kicking off Episode 2 of 2026 with MG out this week, the boys dive straight into your questions on what really drives progress when training and nutrition are already on point. This one’s all about the “in between” — sleep, psychology, balance work, exercise selection, and how to decide if you should actually step on stage this year. We cover:✅ The biggest non-training, non-nutrition factors influencing progress (sleep, arousal, mindset)✅ When meal flexibility helps vs hurts long-term adherence in the improvement season✅ “Training with intent” vs just following a program on paper✅ Why always choosing exercises you’re good at can hold back symmetry and balance✅ How stability, single-leg work and isometrics actually carry over to muscle growth✅ Where athletes quietly waste the most effort over a training year✅ Rebuilding trust in the process after a “disappointing” season✅ Questions to ask yourself before deciding to compete in 2026 🎧 First poddy of 2026 without MG: getting brutally honest about what really moves the needle. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    33 min

  7. 28 JAN

    FIRST PODDY OF 2026 | LONG-TERM PREP PLANNING | PRE-PREP PHASES & SLEEP GAINS | EP#165

    We’re back for the first poddy of 2026 — a little rusty on the mics, fully caffeinated, and straight into injuries updates, holidays, house projects and what last year actually taught us about building elite physiques. This one sets the tone for the year ahead: clearer planning, smarter habits, and less noise. We cover: ✅ 2026 life updates — MG’s tendon tear and Inverloch trip, Scotty’s Gold Coast chaos, Michael’s Apollo Bay reset and house/car projects. ✅ What 2025 proved about progress — why clear long-term periodised planning still beats random phases and “winging it”. ✅ Pre-prep phases 101 — how to run a short “pre-lean” block, restore afterwards and set up a smoother, less chaotic contest prep. ✅ Estimating stage weight — using pre-prep photos, rate of loss and real data to sharpen your predicted stage weight each season. ✅ Fat Loss Phases — how aggressive to be, when to place them, and why you probably don’t need to diet every time you feel a bit fluffy. ✅ Not overcomplicating food — moving away from constant volume-hacking and making sure basics like veg, fruit and micronutrients are nailed. ✅ Off-season nutrition targets — simple rules of thumb for daily veggies, fruit and meal structure so you stay healthy enough to actually progress. ✅ Habits outside the gym — sleep, routine and recovery as the true “low-hanging fruit” instead of chasing fancy intra-workout stacks. ✅ Creatine experiment teaser — MG’s 20 g/day protocol plus one other supplement he’ll break down in detail next episode. 🎧 First poddy of 2026: long-term planning, smarter nutrition and habits that actually move the needle. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    33 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    MACHINES VS FREE WEIGHTS | FORM FIXES, VARIATION & ORDER | LAST PODDY OF 2025 | EP#164

    Last poddy of the year. We wrap 2025 by talking shop: when machines beat free weights, how much variation you actually need, why exercise order matters less than people think, and the most misperformed lifts we keep fixing on check-ins. We cover: ✅ Machines vs free weights — glute drive, hacks, pendulums, belt squats and Smith pressing vs barbells, and why the barbell RDL is still non-negotiable. ✅ Stimulus-to-fatigue reality — why machines and cables often let you load more, go closer to failure and use intensifiers safely compared to dumbbells. ✅ When a dumbbell still wins — skull crushers, certain rows and the barbell RDL as staple free-weight choices even in a machine-heavy program. ✅ Training mistakes experienced lifters make — ego about load, chasing numbers over execution and being more stubborn than beginners who are easier to “build from scratch.” ✅ Exercise variation done wrong — why constantly changing movements stalls progress, and a realistic number of variations per pattern (e.g. 1–2 vertical pulls, 1–2 hinge variations). ✅ How long to run a program — why 8–12 weeks beats changing every 4–5, and using variation inside the block (rep ranges, order) instead of rewriting everything. ✅ Exercise order in the real world — what to do when key machines are taken, how to reshuffle without wrecking the session, and when to auto-regulate your loads. ✅ Most misperformed lifts — lat pulldowns, lateral raises, deadlifts and rows, plus simple cues (elbow path, adduction, shrug/“unshrug”, elbow high–wrist low) that instantly improve them. ✅ Strong but can’t feel the muscle — using slower eccentrics, pauses, isotonics (e.g. 3–3–3 sets), and better tempo to shift tension from joints to the target muscle. ✅ End-of-year wrap — why this has been the strongest year yet for the pod, fewer horror-story protocols in the industry, Powerhouse Bayswater meetup, and one last Bali retreat spot for 1 March. 🎧 Training talk, form fixes and a big thank you for an epic 2025 with the Prep Coach Podcast. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    36 min
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Giving you the Best Knowledge and Tools that you can Practically Apply to become a better Competitor and Coach 🏆 🎙Hosted by Michael Trimboli, Scott Morrell, & Michael Galante. #prepcoachpodcast

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