The Strength Syndicate Podcast

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:23 Discussing sleep issues during extended fat loss phases 01:05 The effects of dieting on sleep and body response 02:10 Challenges of staying asleep and falling asleep during prep 03:17 Bodybuilding training and the flat to full look 04:48 Body image and body composition during dieting 06:27 Differences in stage weight and off-season body fat 08:23 Olympia 2023: Results and notable competitors 12:06 Nick Walker's journey and overcoming setbacks 15:25 The future of Olympia and competitive bodybuilding 20:03 The role of coaching and genetics in bodybuilding success Shane links: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shanestorey_coaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h⁠

In this episode of The Strength Syndicate, Morgan Kilo shares his journey through bodybuilding, the importance of structured training, strategic prep, and mental resilience. Morgan had the season he always trained for this year, his 3rd season resulting in multiple overall wins & the illustrious WNBF pro card. Listen to here how his approach has evolved over the years & what the journey to pro actually looks like. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Morgan’s recent prep progress 00:09 Introduction to Morgan Kilo's Bodybuilding Journey 01:54 Differences between previous and current prep strategies 02:56 Early Competition Experiences and Peak Week Challenges 04:07 The role of coaching and structured timelines 07:12 Training in shed vs. gym environment 07:26 Adapting Peak Week Strategies for Different Shows 09:48 Transitioning from powerlifting to bodybuilding training 12:01 Travel, Peaking, and Managing Body Composition 13:02 Managing fatigue and training volume 16:10 Starting points and progress over seasons 16:47 Muscle Contest and WMBF Hong Kong Experiences 18:55 The importance of mental resilience and mindset 22:08 The impact of rest days and consistency 22:24 Federation Politics and Competition Scheduling 24:51 Long-term planning and off-season management 27:05 Natural vs. Enhanced Bodybuilding Scene 27:58 Recovery, stress management, and environment 29:59 Goals, pride, and intrinsic motivation 31:51 The Role of Federation Prestige and Show Quality 33:03 The significance of continuous improvement and mindset 36:55 Morgan's Season Recap and Final Competition 41:55 Reflections on Pro Cards, Natural Scene, and Future Goals 47:07 The Importance of Long-Term Development and Patience 51:58 Balancing Bodybuilding with Life Responsibilities 56:49 Closing Remarks and Morgan Kilo's Social Links Where to find Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgan_kilo/ Shane links: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shanestorey_coaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h

In this episode, Shane and Lawrence recap WNBF Ireland, how Irish bodybuilding is excelling, Lawrences crossover into hyrox & paradigm shift to endurance work from powerlifting. Shane links: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shanestorey_coaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h

The Strength Syndicate is back with another banger of an episode with Thomas Maw AKA TM Cycles. Tom started off his content & bodybuilding journey documenting his own natty to enhanced process which quickly accumulated him a large following on Youtube & on his members site. In recent years however he has shifted away from bodybuilding & started to engross himself in pushing his endurance with an Ironman planned for next year. This is a great conversation on re-inventing your brand & staying true to yourself with plenty of nuggets that will transform how you think about life, training & more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Tom Maw's Background 00:03 Tom's Journey from Bodybuilding to Endurance Sports 00:10 Content Creation and Authenticity in Fitness 00:22 The Role of Diet and UPF in Performance 00:50 Mental Health and Identity in Sports 01:11 Using Data and Intuition in Training 01:39 The Future of Fitness and Content Creation Where to find Tom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmcycles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasmaw Shane links: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shanestorey_coaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h

Training, Body Composition, and the Reality of Long-Term Progress In this episode, Shane and Lawrence catch up after nearly two years and dig into the big life changes, training shifts, and mindset updates that have shaped both of their paths. From moving house and finishing a PhD to marriage, body composition changes, and redefining what “progress” really means, this conversation is a practical look at how training evolves with real life. They also go deep on the tension between strength, leanness, and performance — especially for lifters who want to be both aesthetic and strong. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance powerlifting, bodybuilding, running, nutrition, and long-term consistency, this episode is packed with honest insights. Timestamps 00:00 Intro and reconnecting 03:00 Life updates and finishing the PhD 05:00 Marriage, routine, and training changes 06:00 Moving from powerlifting into hybrid/body composition focus 10:00 Running, cardio, and social media expectations 13:00 Body weight, performance, and the strength-to-leanness trade-off 19:00 Coaching, clients, and why goals change over time 27:00 Nutrition habits, meal timing, and fibre 39:00 Motivation, long-term goals, and bodybuilding focus 47:00 Pre-prep dieting and competition plans for 2027 57:00 Wrap-up and closing thoughts SEO keywords Training, body composition, powerlifting, bodybuilding, fat loss, muscle gain, running, nutrition, meal timing, fibre intake, performance nutrition, long-term consistency, hybrid training, strength training, physique goals, pre-prep diet, bodybuilding prep, coaching mindset Shane links: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shanestorey_coaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h