Vigorous Steve: How To Master Bodybuilding Pharmacology & PED’s of Today Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2025-07-14 | @VigorousSteve My Bodybuilding-friendly HRT Clinic: [ Pharma IGF1, Test, BPC, TB, Tesamorelin, Glutathione, Semaglutide, Var troche, etc & Get professional medical guidance on your health as a bodybuilder ]http://www.transcendcompany.com/nylenaygaTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)To be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleMe: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro 00:02:40 Personal Life Updates 00:04:51 Pregnancy and Lifestyle Changes 00:10:57 Early Steroid Use and Coaching 00:18:43 Sleep Schedules and Productivity 00:26:45 Bodybuilding Industry Evolution 00:27:52 Modern Bodybuilding Aesthetics 00:37:31 GLP-1 Agonists and Nutrition 00:41:37 Classic Physique and Weight Caps 00:46:51 Coaching and Knowledge Evolution 00:53:07 Family Genetics and Hard Work 00:56:55 Diminishing Returns With Protein 01:08:23 Growth Hormone Dosing Insights 01:16:41 Insulin and GH Combinations 01:22:54 Elite Coaching and Drug Testing 01:27:17 Insulin Resistance Myths 01:32:30 Social Media Arguments01:34:38 Trenbolone and Kidney Concerns 01:39:30 Smart Drug Choices in Bodybuilding 01:49:55 Living In Thailand01:56:35 HGH Timing 02:06:30 Tirzepatide vs. Retatrutide 02:12:00 Prescriptions and Traveling02:16:58 Reversing LVH Growth 02:22:42 Estradiol Levels on Cycle 02:27:04 Anabolic Synonymous Shutdown02:30:45 Classic Physique Drug Use 02:33:40 Life Updates and Fatherhood#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
The Complete Steroid Tier List Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-14 | @UNWRACKEDPODCAST @IFBBAMA @berryswole Chris Tuttle, Andrew Berry, & Kyle Wilkes from Unwracked Podcast & IFBBAMAOptimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:07 Olympia Prep & Travel Logistics00:05:19 Pre-Show Loading & Serostim Secrets00:10:03 GH Variances & IGF-1 Response00:19:23 Testosterone: The Baseline Anchor00:23:53 Primobolan: Mass, PIP & Female Use00:30:15 Trenbolone Acetate: Potency & Speed00:35:24 Tren Hex: Is Parabolan Overrated?00:37:30 Masteron: Hardening & Hair Loss00:47:20 Deca-Durabolin: Bloat & Neurotoxicity00:56:23 NPP: Fast-Acting Nandrolone00:57:25 Harm Reduction & Organ Health00:59:23 Nandrolone Coaching Strategies01:03:42 Libido Dynamics & Extreme Side Effects01:11:17 Equipoise: Hematocrit & Anxiety01:18:58 DHB: Severe PIP vs Hypertrophy01:23:10 Injectable vs Oral Winstrol01:36:25 Winstrol Toxicity & Hair Thinning01:40:19 Lipid Mechanics & Cardiovascular Risk01:44:37 MENT: Trestolone Realities01:45:43 Bloodwork & Hormone Diagnostics01:47:03 Dianabol: Bloat & Fluid Dynamics01:49:32 Anadrol: CNS Power & Strength Blasts01:52:18 Anavar: Safety & Female Utility01:55:49 Superdrol: Oral Toxicity vs Injectable Pop02:04:57 Halotestin: Late Prep Aggression02:07:58 Modern Bodybuilding & Pro Card Inflation02:13:54 Turinabol: Mild Anabolic Efficacy02:15:59 Proviron: SHBG Modulation02:21:53 Growth Hormone & Insulin Synergies02:24:39 Aesthetic Preferences02:26:15 Red Flags in Coaching02:28:12 IGF-1 LR3 & DES Protocols02:31:31 Overcoming 10-Year Plateaus02:37:51 Longevity Peptides & ER Risks02:44:33 Final Life Advice & Closing Thoughts#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
Why Everyone Needs to Check Their Blood Work (Bodybuilding Reality) Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-11 | Real talk about bodybuilding and health. In this clip, we break down how brutal orals and early cycles can be on your blood work, skewed lipids, high blood pressure, and why having a professional translate your lab results is an absolute must. Drop your thoughts in the comments!#BodybuildingHealth #BloodWork #BodybuildingCycles #FitnessTalks #HealthAwareness #Offseason #GymTalk
The Road to 2026 Olympia: Overcoming Setbacks & Getting Back on Track Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-10 | Prep isn't always linear. Hear about the unexpected hurdles faced after the 2025 Miss Olympia, the struggle of balancing life with training, and how things finally turned around just in time for the 2026 Olympia prep. Make sure to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more!#Olympia2026 #MissOlympia #BodybuildingPrep #FitnessJourney #GymMotivation #Bodybuilding #OffseasonGains #FitnessPodcast
Peptides changed my life — his hormone story Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-10 | His doctor gave him an alternative to TRT that could get similar results without the same things to manage long-term. He explains why he chose that route instead — and the boost in energy and drive he noticed once his hormones were properly optimized. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #hormones
The failure became the inspiration — his real story Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-10 | Got his girlfriend pregnant at 20, left school, moved back home. What looked like a total failure — DJing, selling equipment, going back to school part-time, all while raising an infant — became the exact thing that drove him to prove everyone wrong. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mindset
From starting at 19 to 3rd in the world at 32 Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-09 | He's the last competitor left who was there for the very first Mr. Olympia. Now, 13 years into his own career — started at 19, now 32 — he's sitting third in the world with a resume full of Arnold Classic wins. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #olympia
From failing Special Forces to earning his pro card Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-09 | Failed out of Special Forces for being too small. Joined bodybuilding, got dead last in his first show after talking himself up. One year of total sacrifice later — no smartphone, no internet, everything into training — he came back and won his class, then earned his pro card at 21. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #origin
The Olympia Prep That Got Derailed & Failures Of The Top 0.01% Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-06 | Terrence Ruffin (Ruff Diesel) & Dan Newman @RuffDiesel Optimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:27 The Batman of Bodybuilding03:07 Handling Social Media Hate07:34 The Illusion of Mystery vs Transparency11:04 Authenticity and Public Entitlement15:52 Fake Naturals & The 48 Laws of Power19:00 The Peptide Stigma & Natty Debate25:54 Terrence Ruffin’s Origin Story31:08 The Four Burner Theory of Success32:54 Dan’s Pivot: Teenage Dad to Global DJ37:31 Obsession with Winning & Founding Future40:01 Why Elite Performers Must Be Selfish42:22 Fountains vs Drains: Protecting Your Energy44:17 The Cost of Saying Yes to Everything46:09 Setting Boundaries & Opening Wolfe Gyms50:14 The Chris Bumstead Blueprint52:43 Delayed Gratification & True Wealth58:04 Health Optimization Protocols1:00:10 Dan’s Testosterone Breakthrough1:04:00 Debunking Peptide Misinformation1:05:46 Terrence’s Olympia Prep Setbacks1:08:48 The Brutal Reality of Gym Ownership1:12:16 Building a 3D Back & Training Splits1:15:11 Contest Prep Traps & Compounds to Avoid1:16:20 Health Prophylaxis & Glutathione Protocols1:23:48 Dan’s 4:30 AM Executive Routine1:30:26 Physical Dominance in the Boardroom1:33:53 Extreme Contest Diets: Kangaroo & Wild Game1:35:00 The Truth About Preventative Healthcare1:36:08 Allison Stout’s Gut Protocol1:38:40 The Delusional Mindset of Entrepreneurs1:42:26 Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers in Real Life1:46:00 The Art of Bodybuilding Posing1:47:35 Dan’s 18-Month Transformation1:48:25 How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand1:51:09 The Reality of IGF-1 LR31:52:22 Olympia Gold vs The Infinite Game1:55:18 Pre-Contest Sex Myths Debunked1:56:42 The Top 3 Compounds for Life2:00:04 Hardcore Gym Memories & Formative Years2:03:22 Final Advice#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
Your body is like a project — separating self from physique Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-05 | His advice for the whole industry: stop tying your identity to your physique. Bodybuilding is subjective — most competitors will never hit the level where it's a make-or-break moment in life — so he treats his body like a project, separate from who he actually is. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mindset
300 grams of protein a day, with no digestion issues Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-04 | 300 grams of protein a day sounds brutal on digestion — but he explains why it's actually been easy for him, with a little help from Betaine HCl a few times a day. The only exception: peak week, when pulling water triggers acid reflux. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #nutrition
Have you done a show, bro? — his reality check Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-03 | He never set out to become an Olympian — the goal was just to look better and get healthier. Now kids come up telling him they'll be on the Olympia stage soon, before they've even done their first show. His advice: stop comparing, take it one step at a time. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mindset
Lower Lats is now his #1 back priority Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-03 | After feedback from a recent guest posing, his back day priorities shifted completely — lower lat now gets hit every single session, with upper back scaled back. He breaks down his full weekly split heading into the final stretch. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #training
Why he pulls out stims for two days straight Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-02 | Managing fatigue during a long, lean prep comes down to communication and awareness — treating recovery like a gas tank, checking pumps, performance, and glycogen refill after every refeed. When fatigue builds too much, he pulls cardio and stims like clen or yohimbine for a couple days to reset. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #contestprep
I never lost strength in prep — how he trains Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-02 | He didn't lose an ounce of strength through prep — the secret wasn't chasing heavier weight, it was intuitively adding volume and intensifiers as he recovered better, and squeezing more out of the same weight through form and tempo instead. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #training
Why Anton is not risking a big carb-up before Olympia Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-01 | Most people think he's carrying way more size than he actually is — he's only 5 pounds from the weight cap with six weeks left. He also breaks down the strategy behind a dry run before Olympia, dialing in the carb-up under real conditions instead of leaving it to guesswork. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #olympiaprep
Youre never the perfect size — Classic Physique trap Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-09-01 | Everyone wants to know when he's moving to Men's Open — but growing "enough" for Classic Physique means risking growing out of it entirely. He explains why he's staying 5 pounds under the cap on purpose, and how many years he thinks he's got left in the division. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #classicphysique
The 22 Year Old Who Gained 36lb In A Year For His Olympia Debut Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-30 | Anton Ratushnyi & Cameron Cheek: 22 Year Old Classic Olympian Bodybuilder @anton_swl Few weeks out of 2026 OlympiaOptimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Moving to America00:05:06 - Overcoming Stage Anxiety & Mindset00:08:55 - The Backstage Chat with Chris Bumstead00:12:14 - Mindset Shift & Coach Cameron's Impact00:13:58 - Immigrant Drive & Genetic Potential00:17:00 - Stage Rumors & California THC Laws00:20:18 - Pro Debut Struggles & Pittsburgh Rebound00:24:20 - Classic Physique Weight Caps & Height Hacks00:29:13 - Brotherly Genetics & Flow State00:35:00 - Judge Feedback & Preserving Prep Muscle00:38:04 - Weight Cap Realities & Olympia Peak Strategy00:41:00 - Muscle Density & Overcoming Overtraining00:45:28 - Off-Season Gaining Phases & Mass Building00:47:44 - Rebound Protocols & Health Phase Design00:52:04 - Training Mechanics & Volume Auto-Regulation00:58:00 - High School Culture Shock01:01:14 - Starting at 14 & Beating Fitness Cynicism01:06:01 - Step-by-Step Mindset & Climbing the Ladder01:11:20 - Conservative Enhancement & Retiring by 3001:16:16 - Anabolic Hyper-Responders & Receptor Toxicity01:22:36 - Compounds Avoided & Growth Hormone Protocols01:28:38 - GH Sensitivity & Peak Week Management01:34:42 - Satiety, Cravings, & Diet Sodas01:37:21 - Bloodwork Monitoring & Risk Mitigation01:41:32 - Contest Prep Staples & Off-Season Food01:48:45 - Depletion Calories & Cardio Rationale01:52:28 - Post-Olympia Plans & Gynecomastia Surgery01:57:24 - Posing Authenticity & C-Bum Comparisons02:00:36 - Peptides, GLP-1s, & Refeed Timing02:05:30 - Advice for Young Athletes02:10:09 - Lower Lat Isolation & Lengthened Partials02:14:24 - US Citizenship & Relationship Dynamics02:16:18 - Estrogen Management & Joint Health02:18:34 - Social Growth & Dallas Videographer Search02:26:50 - Managing Fatigue When Shredded02:31:46 - Unspoken Realities of Enhancement02:34:50 - Final Message to the World#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
The regret thats still with him years later Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-28 | Years off everything but TRT, and he still carries the effects — Deca brought emotional lows tied to estrogen, Tren brought an aggression that never showed up outward, just inward, in the worst place: with his own family. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mentalhealth
Why the standard dose makes bodybuilders sick Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-28 | GLP-1 clinical trials were run on metabolically obese people — not lean bodybuilders with good insulin sensitivity. He explains why applying the same standard dose to a totally different population can massively overshoot, leading to appetite suppression and real sickness. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #glp1
Im super anabolic — no, youre not Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-27 | Estrogen isn't anabolic — it's actually a negative growth regulator. He breaks down why guys on a high-aromatizing cycle see blood IGF-1 numbers around 500 and assume they're "super anabolic," when really that IGF is being pulled away from the muscle, not toward it. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #hormones
More gains might mean more neuron damage Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-26 | Some exotic compounds boost dopamine drive and training mentality — but he raises a serious tradeoff: the same effect that improves muscle building could set up a neurotoxic pathway. More gains now, potential problems with cognition later. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #warning
How checking your blood glucose should be Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-26 | Most people check fasting blood glucose the second they get out of bed — but he explains why hydration and timing matter first. Same goes for blood pressure: sit still for a few minutes, remove the stress response, then take the reading. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #bloodwork
I would need to see solid evidence — his skepticism Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-25 | A compound that claims to target muscle growth in specific spots has more legitimate research behind it than similar products — but he's still skeptical, pointing out that the clinical dose looks too high and long-term safety on organ size hasn't been proven. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #research
The exact calorie cost of 1 pound of muscle Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-25 | A research paper breaks down exactly what it costs to build muscle — around 1,600 calories of surplus per kilo, and roughly 15 grams of retained amino acids per month for a pound of tissue. Turns out you don't need a massive surplus to grow. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #nutrition
The blood-donation trap most guys dont see Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-24 | Giving blood to lower hematocrit feels like a fix — but it actually triggers the kidneys to produce more EPO, pushing hematocrit even higher within 10 weeks. He breaks down why guys get stuck chasing phlebotomy after phlebotomy instead of addressing the real cause. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #bloodwork
Steroids to Avoid, Permanent Damage, GH & Why The Stack Matters Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-24 | Vigorous Steve, Dr. Dean St. Mart, & Kurt Havens: The Anabolic Round Table / Roundtable @VigorousSteve @Deanstm @kurt.havens Optimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:17 - What We Knew Before Our First Cycle00:16:18 - Genomic vs Non-Genomic Steroid Pathways00:22:48 - mTOR, Leucine & Protein Timing00:25:20 - Preserving Muscle & Blocking Cortisol00:28:00 - Caloric Cost of Muscle & Aging00:31:08 - The High Protein Myth on Gear00:36:58 - Kidney Health, Blood Pressure & EQ00:40:47 - Epicatechin, Injectable YK-11 & Inflammation00:45:00 - Mitochondrial Peptides & Leaky Gut00:50:50 - Follistatin & Myostatin Inhibitors00:57:01 - Steroids You Should Avoid01:06:14 - Mental Health Regrets & Tren Aggression01:13:28 - Retiring & Detaching Your Ego01:17:05 - Finding Identity Outside Bodybuilding01:22:36 - Custom Stacks vs Cookie-Cutter Protocols01:30:20 - The Evolution of Safer Bodybuilding01:33:57 - Extreme Fat Loss: ATX-304, BAM15 & DNP01:39:26 - Is Insulin Actually Necessary?01:43:30 - Blood Sugar Myths & Morning Hydration01:53:08 - Growth Hormone: Men vs Women02:00:47 - Hematocrit, Estrogen & Phlebotomy Myths02:12:53 - Injection Frequency & Patient Compliance02:17:52 - GLP-1 Dosing: Retatrutide & Tirzepatide02:28:39 - Peptide Stacks & Intranasal Xenatide02:31:00 - The Ultimate Hair Loss Protection Stack02:41:30 - Final Advice#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
Why obsessing over healing can keep you sick Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-21 | Constantly chasing the next supplement or protocol to "heal" can backfire — the nervous system starts treating that anxious loop as normal, staying stuck in fight-or-flight. He explains how that pattern led to his own autoimmune diagnosis, and why real healing starts in the mind. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mindset
The liver connection to back acne and gyno Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-21 | Back acne and gyno aren't always PED-related — even natural lifters can develop them from liver dysfunction, poor estrogen metabolism, food sensitivities, and gut bacterial overgrowth. He explains why he always starts by addressing the liver first. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #skinhealth
What actually seals a leaky gut. Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-20 | He breaks down what actually helps seal a compromised gut lining — comparing tight junctions to tile grout that needs repair. Zinc, carnosine, BPC-157, and KPV all play a role. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #guthealth
Full lipid-support checklist, explained Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-20 | Fish oil is a go-to for most people trying to manage lipids — but if it's gone rancid, it can actually oxidize and make things worse. He breaks down the full picture: bile flow, fiber intake, and where a prescription option fits in for people who need more support. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #bloodwork
Why cheat meals hit a psychological switch too Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-20 | No long-term clinical trial exists on guys running androgens and anabolics — so he leans on what he's actually seen work: super saturation days that spike calories for 24–36 hours, refill glycogen, and hit the dopamine system just as much as the physiology. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #nutrition
How he gets clients show ready without diuretics Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-19 | He built a reputation on getting clients peak-week ready without relying on pharmacological diuretics — using other methods to get the same "already dried out" look by show day, minimizing risk along the way. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #peakweek
The peak week rule that doesnt apply to everyone Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-18 | Everyone preaches the same peak week rule: don't touch sodium the last week. He breaks down why that's true for most people, but not everybody — and how he actually balances sodium and potassium instead of cutting it out completely. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #peakweek
I got really quiet — Trens real effect on him Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-18 | Everyone talks about Tren rage — but for him, huge amounts back in 2010–2014 didn't make him angry at all. It made him quiet, withdrawn, almost dissociated. Training became his outlet for stuffing that down. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #mentalhealth
I have the genotype for insomnia — his fix Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-18 | He carries the genotype for insomnia, passed down from his mom — which led him to a specific class of sleep medication and genetic testing (APOE) that he says every bodybuilder should know about. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #sleep
The nervous system fix for gut issues Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-17 | For clients dealing with gut dysbiosis, the first move isn't diet — it's calming the nervous system. He has them box breathe for a few minutes before each meal to trigger stomach acid and enzyme secretion, improving digestion before food even hits the plate. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️Hashtags: #trensparent #bodybuilding #gut
AJ Sims: How To Thrive On PEDs - Protocols, Peptides, Meds & Mind Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-16 | Aka Cement FactoryOptimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:07 Why AJ Avoids Bodybuilding Podcasts00:06:40 Trauma, Transparency & Bodybuilding00:09:28 Retard Maxing & The Healing Spectrum00:12:13 Trauma's Toll on the Nervous System00:17:09 Mind-Soul Connection & Identity00:23:20 AJ's 2013 Health Crisis: Ulcerative Proctitis00:25:47 Finding True Identity00:30:48 GABA, Glutamate & Cycle Toxicity00:36:10 Peptide Protocols: Selank & Box Breathing00:38:20 Healing Neuroinflammation: Cerebrolysin & Cortexin00:41:40 Dopamine Resets & Nicotine Patches00:45:45 Sleep Struggles & The Danger of Anticholinergics00:48:14 DORAs: The Future of Sleep Medication00:52:53 Genetic Testing, ApoE4 & Thyroid Health00:57:46 Overcoming Ego & Coaching Evolution01:08:34 AJ's Best Client Preps01:13:13 The Carrot Cake Peaking Strategy01:14:55 Peaking Hassan Mostafa & RAAS Manipulation01:21:21 The Art of Peaking: Sodium & Potassium01:25:21 Jay Cutler's Mentorship Lessons01:26:38 Health-First Prep & Low-Dose PEDs01:31:58 The Backstage Mindset & Self-Belief01:34:35 PED Risk Management & Pulling Oils Early01:41:03 Honoring Matt Porter & John Meadows01:42:52 Supersaturation Days vs. Cheat Meals01:44:39 The Circadian T3 Method01:47:15 Gut Healing & Stomach Acid01:51:53 Leg Training Volume & Frequency01:53:49 Training Lagging Muscle Groups01:55:04 Growth Hormone Timing01:56:54 Fixing Lipids & PCSK9 Inhibitors02:00:45 Clearing Acne & Gyno02:02:26 PEDs & Retinal Damage02:04:21 Health Optimization on a Budget02:05:43 Final Message#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
There you go, thats it — the simple cutting cycle Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-15 | Asked for his go-to cutting cycle, his answer is refreshingly simple. But the real insight is what comes next — why a more conservative approach almost always brings the best package on stage, and why overdoing it can actually work against you. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #contestprep
Why he wishes he documented more, not just trained more Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-14 | He wishes he'd taken more progress photos back in the day — not for the physique, but for the memories. He didn't even buy his own show pictures until he won an overall. What he really wishes he had is training footage with his old training partners. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #oldschool
The peptide hype cycle nobody saw coming Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-14 | A few years back, people thought GH secretagogues like Ipamorelin and CJC would make growth hormone obsolete. He explains why that hype faded — and why he thinks the cycle is starting to repeat itself. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #peptides
The peak week mistake that ruins good prep Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-14 | Peak week isn't the time to gamble. He explains why swinging for a big last-minute change at the end of prep is basically flipping a coin — and why guys who try to copy someone else's last-minute strategy without practicing it first usually get burned. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #peakweek
The Clen abuse nobody warns you about Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-13 | He calls himself a "horrible offender" for how much Clenbuterol he ran during his generation — respect for the drug came later, after physical side effects that still stand out in his memory. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #warning
How a little Sustanon went a long way Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-12 | Back when guys went off gear for months at a time, coming back on hit differently. He breaks down the "front load" theory he used to build his cycles around. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #oldschool
How it started - Bodybuilding back in those days Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-12 | One saw Conan the Barbarian at 13 and told his dad he wanted to look like that. The other found bodybuilding almost by accident — a poster on a gym wall after his hockey career ended. Two very different paths into the same sport. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #origin
The drug fresh era nobody talks about anymore Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-11 | Back in the day, going completely off cycle between seasons was normal — something most people wouldn't believe happens anymore. They break down how Dusty relied on nutrition and training more than gear, and why staying "drug fresh" actually mattered. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #oldschool
The one-cycle simplicity nobody does anymore Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-11 | Guys send him compounds he's never even heard of. He explains why his own approach was always dead simple — one cycle, dosed all at once from day one, no slow ramp-up or taper. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #oldschool
How They’d Run Their Cycles Differently Now Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-10 | It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast collab @ThinkBIGBodybuilding - Ron Partlow, Dusty Henshaw, & Scott McNallyOptimize HRT: members.optimize-hp.com code 'NYLE'Merch: aykons.com/nyleTo support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and rate the podcast 5* on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks guys :)Me: http://www.instagram.com/nylenaygaYoungLA Clothes: youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE’ for 15% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (and cycle supports): hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLECode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionTo be part of the Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on IG and watch for Q&A prompts on the story instagram.com/trensparentpodcastListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4gePi2dJsfuKbGjGcU7lxJListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trensparent-with-nyle-nayga/id1649133514RP Hypertrophy App: www.rpstrength.com/nyleLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: instagram.com/trensparentpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@trensparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized Fitness Program: nylenaygafitness.comCode 'BAKI' for lifetime 30% off discountTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:38 Origin Stories: Entering the Bodybuilding World00:08:18 The Stigma: Bodybuilding 20 Years Ago00:10:35 Joining the Dark Side: Our First Cycles00:18:55 What We'd Change About Our Early Cycles00:20:43 The Era of Fake Gear & Underground Labs00:26:30 Winstrol Hairlines & Injection Horrors00:36:29 Old School Simplicity vs. Modern Complexity00:40:27 The Cost of Growth: Is Bodybuilding Pay-to-Win?00:46:07 Cruising, Coming Off & The Clomid Blues00:47:52 Hardcore Training vs. Modern Exercise Science00:59:58 Generic vs. Pharma Grade Growth Hormone01:07:39 Managing Drug Tolerance & Halo Mood Swings01:10:50 Extreme Eating & Bodybuilding Digestion01:12:05 Cycle Titration & Front-Loading Strategies01:18:25 Finding the Pharmacological Sweet Spot01:29:23 Worst Preps & The Danger of Megadosing01:35:12 Misusing Clenbuterol & Ephedrine01:37:02 Mitochondrial Enhancers: SLU-PP-332 & NAD+01:41:26 Peak Week Myths & The Power of Consistency01:47:38 The Wolverine Stack: BPC-157 & TB-50001:54:09 GLP-1 Agonists & Appetite Suppression02:01:48 The Peptide Hype Cycle02:05:50 Top 3 Compounds for the Apocalypse02:11:24 Protecting Kidney & Heart Health02:13:53 Our Favorite Cutting Cycles02:16:15 The Origin of the Pro Wall02:22:03 What the New Generation Does Better02:24:05 How Much Gear Does It Take to Turn Pro?02:27:18 Controlling Hemoglobin & Hematocrit02:30:20 Wildest Bulks & The Lasagna Diet02:35:14 Musical Tangents: The Velvet Underground02:37:13 Co-Host Pet Peeves02:41:07 Dusty's Brotox Protocol02:44:12 The Craziest Cycles We've Ever Heard Of02:46:30 Overrated Bodybuilding Trends02:48:27 Partying vs. Bodybuilding Discipline02:53:05 Final Message to the World#podcast #mentalhealth #humanoptimization #holistic #health #hrt #connection #story #discipline #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #gear #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones workout gear trensparent
Strength first, size second — his bulk method Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-07 | His bulk approach starts with pushing strength numbers up in a lower rep range with good form, then shifts to heavier weight in higher rep ranges — because that's where the actual muscle growth happens. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #training
Your heart rate wont get over 120 Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-07 | Combined with cardarine, this peptide keeps heart rate from spiking during long efforts. Professional cyclists and military users have reported major endurance gains — going on rucks and long efforts "like it was nothing." Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #endurance
What actually comes first in his off-season Trensparent with Nyle Nayga 2026-08-06 | Coming off a show extra lean often means some tendon damage along the way. He explains why the start of his off-season is less about building and more about recovery — glutathione, IV therapy, and healing up before pushing forward again. Full conversation in the episode, linked in comments. 🎙️#trensparent #bodybuilding #offseason
