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Coach Dani - Figure Pro: What It Really Takes to Look Like You Lift
<p>Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellameans/</p><p><br /></p><p><b>About</b></p><p>Coach Dani joins the show to discuss her backstory + why she joined the team.</p><p>We discuss her journey to becoming a world champion powerlifter, winning her bodybuilding pro card, and dig into her training evolution, motivation, and the challenges she faced along the way. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Coach Danny</p><p>02:01 Danny's Background and Journey</p><p>07:17 Athletic Identity and Early Struggles</p><p>11:30 Transitioning to CrossFit and Powerlifting</p><p>15:32 The Shift to Bodybuilding</p><p>18:22 Bodybuilding Journey and Experiences</p><p>20:49 Training Evolution: From Powerlifting to Bodybuilding</p><p>22:50 Defining Motivation: Goals in Bodybuilding</p><p>24:35 Pro Card Journey: Rapid Progress in Bodybuilding</p><p>25:52 Improving Conditioning: Lessons from Experience</p><p>27:44 The Challenge of Posing: A New Skill to Master</p><p>29:32 American Gladiator Experience: A Unique Opportunity</p><p>31:24 Becoming a Coach: Understanding the Fitness Industry</p><p>33:06 Client Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles in Fitness</p><p>36:11 Programming Differences: Personalized vs. Generic Plans</p><p>40:24 Advice to My Past Self: Enjoying the Journey</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Links</b></p><p>Apply for Coaching: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://form.typeform.com/to/ubUfJiEu?utm_source=podcast" target="_blank">https://form.typeform.com/to/ubUfJiEu?utm_source=podcast</a></p><p>Living Lean Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032" target="_blank">https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032</a></p><p>Follow Jeremiah on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/</a></p><p>Follow Andrea on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/</a></p><p>Follow Natalie on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/" target="_blank">natalieatswell/</a></p><p>Follow Dani on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellameans/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/daniellameans/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, athletic identity, fitness journey, personal training, competition, mental health, coaching bodybuilding, powerlifting, training, motivation, pro card, conditioning, posing, coaching, fitness industry, client challenges</p><p>To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://form.typeform.com/to/ubUfJiEu?utm_source=podcast" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> <br /><br /></b>📲 Follow Our Team On Instagram:<br /><b>- </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elevatedcoachingsystems/?hl=en" target="_blank"><b>ELEVATED COACHING SYSTEMS TEAM PAGE</b></a><b><br />- </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/?hl=en" target="_blank"><b>JEREMIAH</b></a><b><br />- </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/?hl=en" target="_blank"><b>ANDREA</b></a><b><br />- </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/?hl=en" target="_blank"><b>NATALIE</b></a></p>