Today on the Longevity Muscle Podcast, is a very special guest. Someone who has been on the podcast before and has inspired me from the very beginning of my bodybuilding journey. We are joined by none other than Alberto Nunez of 3D Muscle Journey. Since the time Alberto was last on the podcast he won the prestigious WNBF Mr Universe title. Outside of being a natural bodybuilding pro, Alberto is a bodybuilding coach and educator.
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Timestamps:
(01:02) Living in Holland vs. Toronto vs. Colorado
(04:48) The influence that weather can have on motivation (why?!)
(05:26) How is life for Alberto with a newborn?
(09:00) Ryan Doris & not following a 7 day cycle (Alberto’s reasons)
(11:07) Consistency with training with high life stress (what can you do?)
(14:14) The pursuit of optimal
(15:35) Why do we self sabotage?
(18:20) Alberto training app (program hoppers anonymous)
(20:04) The importance of ‘buy in’
(26:36) Working with Team 3DMJ
(29:02) Alberto’s mindset and training during his Mr Universe win vs. now
(34:04) Competing against Rob Peacock (The Result!)
(36:06) Lightweight vs. Heavyweight… does it even matter?
(36:20) When Alberto was coached by Layne Norton
(37:25) The importance of symmetry in natural bodybuilding
(41:53) Alberto’s top 5
(45:44) Jim Cordova comeback?
(46:22) Jeff Rodrigues… where did he go?
(49:36) Drugs in natural bodybuilding… not as much as you think?
(51:25) Your training age matter, here’s why!
(52:50) Alberto’s current training routine (his why)
(58:50) learning from the ones who’ve paved the way
(59:29) Alberto’s Mr Universe Training Routine
(01:03:57) Why do bodybuilders add more during contest prep?
(01:06:47) Training 3 days per week (Do you need as much as you think?)
(01:10:01) What’s next for Alberto?
(01:14:21) Where you can learn more from Alberto + Outro
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