S3:E6 – TAA-S03Ep06 - Becoming a Vegan Pro, Natural, Bodybuilder with JOE VIJAY, How to Progress as a Natural, The Importance of Intensity, Bodybuilding for Activism, & More!

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The Aethix Approach

Ryan Rakes

36 episodes

2 days ago

A series discussing all things vegan fitness and lifestyle related and chatting with inspiring vegans who are out there changing the game!

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A series discussing all things vegan fitness and lifestyle related and chatting with inspiring vegans who are out there changing the game!

Fitness

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S3:E6 – TAA-S03Ep06 - Becoming a Vegan Pro, Natural, Bodybuilder with JOE VIJAY, How to Progress as a Natural, The Importance of Intensity, Bodybuilding for Activism, & More!

The Aethix Approach

1 hour 20 minutes 7 seconds

10 months ago

S3:E6 – TAA-S03Ep06 - Becoming a Vegan Pro, Natural, Bodybuilder with JOE VIJAY, How to Progress as a Natural, The Importance of Intensity, Bodybuilding for Activism, & More!

Welcome to The Aethix Approach Podcast, Season 3, Episode 6!

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome a guest who represents a prime example of dedication, discipline, and purpose in fitness: Joe Vijay. As a natural vegan bodybuilder, Joe’s journey is an incredible testament to the power of commitment—not only to his sport but also to his values. 🌱💪

In this episode, Joe shares his inspiring story of his pursuit of achieving a pro card as a vegan natural bodybuilder. We’ll dive into his athletic beginnings, his evolution as a lifter, and the pivotal moment that led him to pursue bodybuilding seriously. Joe also breaks down his training methodologies and how they’ve developed over the years, offering invaluable insights into what it takes to excel as a natural athlete. We’ll explore Joe’s competition history and hear firsthand about the physical and psychological challenges of staying contest-lean over an extended period. Plus, he shares his perspective on his particular style of training, the influences that have shaped his journey, and how he’s using his physique to advocate for veganism within the fitness world.

Looking ahead, Joe opens up about his future goals—not just in bodybuilding but also in his personal projects and business endeavors. For anyone looking to transition to a plant-based diet while staying strong and competitive in fitness, Joe’s advice is an absolute must-hear. 🌎 Throughout our conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of rest and recovery, the power of genetics and trends in the bodybuilding world. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter, someone new to the gym, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and motivational moments.

Without further ado, let’s get into it with the incredible Joe Vijay! 🎙️

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00: Episode teaser 00:00:30: Intro to Aethix Approach Podcast 00:00:45: Episode overview 00:02:30: Intro to Joe 00:04:45: What led Joe to lifting? Did he have an athletic background beforehand? 00:09:00: Traits that fitness develops 00:12:00: Starting lifting regularly can be hard and intimidating 00:14:15: Joe's early days of lifting 00:18:30: Joe's main inspiration to get into lifting and his first training split 00:25:00: The importance of rest and managing fatigue 00:27:30: Skewed strength standards, leverages and genetics 00:30:30: RDL's, stiff leg deadlifts and sumos for hypertrophy 00:34:00: Having a big booty as a guy 00:37:00: High intensity training trends in the UK and UK bodybuilders 00:41:00: Having to push hard as an advanced natural lifter and the correlation between strength and progressive overload and increased hypertrophy 00:47:00: Rest and deloads 00:50:00: Joe's competition history 01:02:00: Why Joe stopped his bodybuilding competition run early and the side effects of staying contest lean for an extended time 01:08:30: Bodybuilding for vegan activism 01:11:30: Joe's goals for the future 01:15:30: Joe's recommendations for bodybuilders who want to go vegan 01:16:45: Where can Joe be found on social media? 01:19:00: Podcast outro

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