The Bikini and the Brain

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3 x Miss Bikini Olympia Ashley Kaltwasser and Head Coach of Team Elite Physique Adam Bonilla discuss all things fitness, competing, hot topics and interview some of the top athletes and influencers in the world.

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  • Lineè
    Favorite Podcast on Bikini
    I enjoy Adam’s data collection, practical application and insights, and easy to follow advice. Ashley has lived professional experience and for an amateur like myself, listening to the both of them in the morning gets me going and feeds my hunger to learn more about the sport.
  • yogaDoty
    Best bikini fitness podcast ever
    I’ve recently decided in my 42 years of age, to compete in my first bikini competition ever… naturally, I am waaaaayyyy behind all the other girls. And I have so much to learn! This podcast has given me so much relatable information, and real insight that I can truly absorb. I’m not just listening to this podcast, it is giving me so much inspiration and motivation. I am currently 16 weeks out from my show. I stress every day that I may be too late to the game. But I’m going to keep trying. I would love love an episode of food prep secrets. I have been prepping for a prep since July.. trying to teach myself and prepare. Because of this, I am hitting a block w the food. It’s getting old and hard.. plus I am still worried, that if I am not prepping correctly, I will ever be ready. Can you do an episode on all things food prep for a bikini prep? I know the macros can be different for everyone, but even the littlest secret tips n tricks might help me get through the next few months. I do have a very busy work life, and a mother that is battling Alzheimer’s, therefore some prep days can be hard. I would love for even some in a pinch prep ideas, possibly fast food like items . Thank you Adam and Ashley! Dying to meet you both when I come to Vegas in March !
  • Em204736920476252
    Inspiring, Educational, and a Reality Check
    Perfect blend of humor, education, and hard truths. I listen to the podcast weekly during cardio or housework. Adam and Ashley bounce off one another; each one has a unique outtake on life that complements the other. I love how they don’t try and adhere to the standard podcast- sometimes other podcasts can feel redundant, but there’s is always lively. I’ve found myself laughing during my hot girl treadmill walks. Highly recommend!
  • Kate Doster | KateDoster.com
    Just getting started
    I relisten to this podcast all the time. Hanging out with Adam and Ashley make want to be the best version of myself. Boo being average.
  • cindy hsin b
    I love this station.
    It’s my first time competing and learning about bikini competition. Listening to the both you has helped me understand and learning about this industry. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Ashley, I love your humbleness. Keep up with the great work! I appreciate this station.
  • Willa-K
    Literally my go to podcast!
    This podcast is super inspiring and INFORMATIVE. You learn so much I can’t believe it’s FREE!! Thank you guys!!!
  • the prepping PA
    Regarding the last episode
    As a Pro athlete I wouldn’t want to win the show by “default.” If Ashley is the best that day, she deserves to win. I don’t think I could be happy placing first just because someone else is already qualified. That defeats the purpose of the Olympia being the “best of the best.”
  • penkaeli
    Can’t Wait!
    I love listening to Adam and Ashley while I’m working out or having to commute. I’ve competed once before, the goal is to compete again with the help of Team Elite Physique. What you consume mental and physically is what sets you up for success, so I love this podcast cause it keeps me motivated and keeps me focused and working toward being able to be coached by this team. Working hard to get to that point, and all the work they put in to being able to listen to them is such value and greatly appreciated.
  • A.nnie.F.
    100% worth the listen every time
    Adam and Ashley are amazing! Their energy and positive mindset is contagious and so motivational!! This podcast will brighten your day 💗
  • roguecitymom
    Sense, authenticity, and science.
    Five 🌟s …and five ♥️s!
  • ddlifts
    Adam Ruined It
    I used to really love this podcast at the beginning but as time has gone on, Adam has gone down the political rabbit hole and complains way too much about literally everything. Wish I could just listen to Ashley.
  • pbahaw
    Perfect pod
    I so love your podcasts
  • amber dicks
    My favorite podcast!
    I love y’all so much! I listen to y’all religiously! You guys are amazing! y’all motivate, educate, inspire, and push me to be the best Verizon of myself! Thank y’all so much! One day I’m coming out to Vegas to get a training sesss in! Stay beautiful! Xoxo
  • healthy hair by gina
    50 & Fabulous
    I’m 50 & feeling pretty darn fabulous ~ contributing my continued efforts & knowledge to these two selfless podcasters! EACHEpisodes provide such a great value & comedy lol… I get education & inspiration wrapped up in one. THANK YOU BOTH so much for giving all that you do👊🏼❤️ IG: gina_dreambig
  • Rarr21
    Content declining
    I’ve listened from the beginning and the information has been great but lately it feels like I’m listening to the same stories and points.
  • pudeck
    Look At Me!
    This podcast screams LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME! While also saying how that culture is so unbearable. There are way better podcasts to listen to with more relatable hosts and more intelligent humans.
  • totalfan18
    Educational and Entertaining
    Love the both of you. I look forward to listening every week. Love how you two interact together. Lighthearted and educational. Highly recommend.
  • maaaaadddzz
    Solid gold
    Ashley and Adam have so much knowledge and insight into every aspect of bikini prep & fitness in general. I learn something new from every episode and am so thankful they have chosen to create this content and share this wealth of knowledge for free. Such a great resource, especially to me as a first time competitor!
  • Omgeeeeeeee18
    So informative!
    Adam and Ashley are such a great and entertaining, informative duo. Love the episodes, the topics are so relevant to competitors and being their best. Such a gift to the competing world.
  • Mkervin
    Best. Podcast. Ever.
    Every week is my new favorite episode 😂 I love that I learn something new each week!
  • Elle E. L.
    Entertaining and Educational
    Highly entertaining + informative = the perfect formula for a great podcast. 😬👍🏻
  • emilyyyylylyly
    Surprisingly awesome
    I was a little hesitant to even listen to bodybuilding podcasts but I have been following elite physique for a while and was so so surprised how much I loved it. You really see their personalities come through while also giving you so much science-based advice and insider looks to all levels of competing.
  • Fit-princess-OC
    LOVE this podcast!!
    I love every topic that you have been covering so far. You are both very knowledgeable, fun, and super interesting to listen to. I don’t normally write comments. But wanted you to know how much I love your duo/team. Please keep up producing more episodes!!
  • DJEA6
    I wish I could be on this team
    It seems so hard to find a team with the quality of Adam's team elite, but in the meantime this has gotten me through. I personally can not afford to pay $300 a month for online training, but if you pay close attention to this podcast and youtube channels you can find enough tips to help to get you by. I personally have lost over 60lbs while listening to the tips in this show. I literally try to squeeze each little tip that they give out (for free) and implement it into my own program. I hope Ashley wins the 2020 O as she is one of the sweetest in the business and next time I make my way out to Las Vegas I will try to make my way out to Adam's new gym to personally thank him for helping me on my journey. Thanks guys.
  • meljfit
    Love the science!!
    I just listened to the nutrition podcast and I absolutely loved all the science Adam gave and definitely would love more of this kind of stuff! 😎😁. Dive in !!!
  • BroganBur
    AMAZING
    SERIOUSLY THE BEST PODCAST EVER!!! I finished listening to all of the episodes in like 2 weeks! I feel lost now hahaha ILY ADAM & ASHLEY!!
  • MallyP17
    These two make me so happy!
    I have to slow down. I finished most of the episodes in less than a week. I love their chemistry and thoughtful banter about these topics. Sometimes the competing industry looks very intimidating on social media, but Ashley and Adam seem really fun and down to earth. There have been plenty of times when I’ve been walking around the gym with my headphones in smiling or laughing while listening to them. I also appreciate that Adam brings light to how bikini competition prep should not be very low calories and hours of cardio. Also really loved the quote Adam brought up about how if you want to go where there are the most dreams, ideas, aspirations, etc. go to a graveyard because that’s where so many of those dreams and ideas died because people didn’t try and were too scared to get out of their comfort zones. Love!! Can’t wait for more episodes.
  • Kris4299
    Good podcast, audio is so-so
    I think this podcast would be so great if the sound quality was better. At one point the hosts seemed to step away from the mic and I couldn’t hear anything.
  • roxanaafit
    Obsessed with this podcast
    This podcast is like getting a certification in competition fundamentals. Love love it. I am on a bikini and the Brain marathon 😄.
  • AmandaMunn
    Ep. 49
    You guys! I love y’all, truly. This is just coming from a need and possibly my expectations don’t match the content provided. My advice would be to focus on organization of topics prior to recording to help keep you on task. It strayed a bit and was hard to pull helpful information from. That being said, it was helpful: “Don’t do anything drastic during peak week”
  • Crane (Ana)
    Bikini and the Brain
    Definitely a great podcast to keep you in check and your determination and discipline strong. Ashley and Adam take you through the life of bikini bodybuilding down to showtime detail. A great learning tool and a taste of what it’s like out there in terms of prep, competition and other aspects of this sport. Ashley and Adam are the best of the best out there and really lay it down honestly in this podcast with a no nonsense, no bs kind of mentality. I highly recommend it.
  • Fiiiitbarbie
    Obsessed
    By far my favorite bikini // bodybuilding podcast ever
  • catherinemr14
    LOVE
    Just discovered these two and I’m in love! Learning SO much and love listening to Ashley and Adam. They are so knowledgable and funny.
  • jen26pt2
    So motivating !
    I’m not even a fitness competitor but I am obsessed with learning about the industry and find this podcast so informative . Adam and Ashley’s friendship is so genuine and I love how much they support each other . So glad I found this !
  • Arizonas_19
    The audio?
    I loveee the information you both provide! I love hearing about your experiences and really giving us the audience the raw truth about prep and bikini prep season! The only reason I would give this Podcast 4/5 stars is because of the audio. It sounds like you guys are far away from the mic or maybe it’s the type of mic that is being used? Maybe a better mic and it would have been 5/5.
  • ashley.mcole
    10/10 !!
    I listen to their podcast everyday and I’ve learned so much! Adam is very informative and knowledgeable and hearing Ashley give her advice for competing is really helping me because I want to do my first bikini show soon. Even people who are not looking to compete can take something from this podcast and learn. Never stop this podcast, I love it!!
  • themuscledonut
    Funny, knowledgeable & very informative
    Adam and Ashely are very funny, knowledge & very informative when it comes to this sport. Always a great time to listen and stay up to date on the fitness world!! Keep the muscles & brains coming 💪👙🧠
  • lifelovejen
    Hooked
    I am learning so much, and you two are so much fun! Great chemistry you two 😀
  • ElizabethVictoriaLynn
    I love this podcast!
    Hey I listen to ya’ll every morning as part of my exercise routine! Ya’ll motivating me so much and bringing me a lot of joy and knowledge! Please keep this up!
  • Thebeezness
    Best of the Best
    Ashley as a Top Bikini competitor offers so much insight on the sport in all aspects! Combine her with Adam who is Top of coaches absolute phenomenal team. Great duo and message. Delivery is awesome and overall this podcast is so great as a competitor or a big fitness enthusiast or as a Coach.
  • EhFay
    Disappointed
    Ashley has a considerable following and she has chosen to remain silent rather than vocalize support for the Black community. Her favourite quote is “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” I know it is probably an uncomfortable subject for her, but she could be doing a world of good by saying something. Inaction is still action. And saying nothing speaks volumes. Unsubscribing.
  • Laurendituccirn
    Fitness journey changer
    The dynamic between Coach Adam and Ashley is addictive. The content is very knowledgeable, relatable, and extremely practical. So funny too! It’s been very helpful for a fitness-minded individual who’s interested in getting in the best shape of their life (physically and mentally) or prepare for a competition. That’s me! Has to be one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to on health and fitness. I appreciate it so much.
  • Jenfit711
    Ashley and Adam are the best ❤️
    This podcast is amazing I have listened to every episode!!!
  • 382928h
    Humble Hosts
    I’ve had an itch for a while to train for a bikini competition & decided to do all the research I could on it before committing. This is the first podcast I started listening to during quarantine & I’ve binged ever single episode already 🙈 I listen to it while brushing my teeth, in the car, while working out-I’m hooked to say the last. Both Adam & Ashley have great voices for radio & despite all of their success they both seem still very humble. Inspiring!
  • kpicol29
    Quotes
    In response to podcast, quotes that motivate me: In XC in college, we had a teammate who whenever we didn’t feel like training he would ask rhetorically “Do you want to be better?” And that was enough to be like yea, I do want to improve, and going to practice and putting effort into this workout is how I’m gonna get there. It is a simple question but hits the point. The other is from the tenets of taekwondo to consider not just in exercise, but as part of lifestyle: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. We would always say these tenets aloud at the end of class with meditation.
  • Six26red
    😻👍🏼
    I have two quotes that I like now in my 40’s. 1. Change is inevitable Progression is a choice and 2. You don’t have to be extreme just consistent actually three quotes here’s the 3rd. If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you. Great podcast Ashley and Adam a part 2 would be great
  • YayaMG
    Super Informative!
    Just want to say thank you for all the information you provide!! I love listening because I always learn/pick up something new by doing so. You two are awesome!!
  • lizsob
    Love this podcast!
    Ashley and Adam, you guys are so genuine! Really like listening to you guys whenever I can. Y’all be making me laugh too! Great information! Thanks guys!
  • sapps1227
    A must listen!
    Ashely and Adam share so much experience and knowledge. AND they are entertaining with a great sense of humor. In my opinion this is a must listen for fitness enthusiasts
  • Anya Zaya
    Inspirational and educational! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    I love the show! Your insight on fitness, success, and personal development is so authentic and sincere. Not to mention - you guys are so entertaining!
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