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Are your training methods preventing injury or causing them?
Why do some athletic pursuits lead to disordered eating, orthorexia, and body image issues?
As the years tick by, how can we move the goalposts to make sure we’re training for the right reasons?
One of my favorite things about hosting this podcast for the past 12 years is the chance to revisit with guests in different stages of their lives.
Long time listeners first met my friend Chaz a little more than a decade ago.
Chaz Branham is a venture capitalist, athlete and lifelong health nut, who you may remember back in 2013 entered in the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare—and did ridiculously well and even earned a spot on the podium by using a fat-based approach (quite unique at the time).
This dude is a life-long athlete and beast. Back then in his mid-twenties, Chaz was fresh off his first bodybuilding competition, where he achieved an astonishing 3.5% body fat naturally and earned his place on the podium. Now in his late 30’s, it’s fascinating to examine how our lives and goals have changed.
On this episode with Chaz, you’ll discover:
- How Chaz navigated body image issues and disordered eating patterns following a successful bodybuilding competition
- How to adjust your training and goals in the face of serious injury
- Why some ultra-marathoners show no signs of degeneration or injury after a lifetime of running
- What it’s like to experiment in the Wild West world of peptides
- And much more…
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Where To Find Chaz Branham
Follow and be friends with Chaz on:
- Facebook: @chazbranham
- Twitter: @chazbranham
- LinkedIn: @chazbranham
And be sure to watch Chaz’s interview on the podcast from 2013:
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What did you think of this interview with Chaz Branham? Drop a note in the Comments below!
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So fun to record the show with Abel. Thanks again amigo!
Thanks for joining Chaz, you rocked it!
Hoping for any resources in the peptides Chaz used for healing his gut. Thanks a heap!
Hi Mike, sorry for such a delayed reply. I would be happy to introduce you to a practitioner who can help you navigate good choices with Peptides. I get my peptides from a local pharmacy that compounds the peptides themselves, and I have also reviewed their batch data to be sure it’s a quality product.
Chaz Branham’s journey from a casual dare to standing on the podium at the Texas Shredder Classic is a testament to his dedication and innovative approach to bodybuilding. This venture capitalist and fitness enthusiast, who once jumped into the bodybuilding scene on a whim, managed to turn heads with his remarkable physique and an unconventional fat-based diet that helped him achieve a striking 3.5% body fat naturally.
Now in his late 30s, Chaz has not slowed down. With a life framed by continuous athletic endeavors and a passion for health and fitness, he has maintained his position as a prominent figure in the bodybuilding and athletic community. His approach, blending rigorous athletic discipline with strategic dietary choices, has been influential in shaping perceptions about fitness and diet.