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  • Viktor Levkov: Never Give Up!

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    Neben Viktor Levkov kommt man sich ganz klein vor. Und das in zweifacher Hinsicht. Dass er Bodybuilding macht, sieht man auf den ersten Blick. Seine Kleidung kann das nicht verbergen. Was man nicht sofort sieht, ist, welche ergreifende Geschichte der 16-jährige Schüler aus Augsburg zu erzählen hat. Das wird klar, wenn man sich mit ihm…

  • Luis Hernandez: Growth

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    It took him only six years to fill out that shirt. But if you think, Luis Hernandez’ only aspiration has been to build as much muscle as possible, you are wrong. The 22-year-old fitness enthusiast is quite aware that you are far more than your appearance. There is no one on Instagram who writes in…

  • David Butler: Bodybuilding Mindset

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    Only 19 years old and built like a professional bodybuilder: David Butler is a rising star in the fitness world. The famous trainer Hany Rambod met him at the gym and since then produced several amazing videos with him. In this clip from Hany’s podcast “The Truth” David talks his bodybuilding mindset and explains the…

  • Josh Myers: Discipline Is like a Muscle

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    Is motivation or discipline more important when it comes to building a physique like Josh Myers? On his Instagram the online coach compares motivation with discipline: “People always ask me ‘Josh, how do you stay motivated?’ or ‘how do you get motivation?’ I always give the same answer. I do not feel motivated all the…

  • Jack White: Mindset First!

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    Are you focused on lifting hard to gain muscle as fast as possible? Or do you consider your fitness activities as a mental journey, too? For Jack White building a shredded physique isn’t uppermost in his mind. On his Instagram the online coach (6″0, 190lbs) talks mindset: “Too many people miss the whole point of…

  • Seth Wickstrom: The Importance of Mindset

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    What is the hardest part about building the physique you want? “Actually believing it’s possible!” Seth Wickstrom states. The online fitness coach explains on his Instagram: “Mindset can be the thing that expedites your progress or can be the thing that completely destroys your motivation. You have to know exactly what you want and believe…

  • Thomas Reupold: Mit Boxen zu mentaler Stärke

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    Wenn sich Thomas Reupold ein Fitnessstudio aussucht, gibt es eine absolute Voraussetzung: es muss einen Boxsack haben. Denn Boxen ist für den 23-jährigen Münchener Studenten der Wirtschaftsinformatik die ideale Ergänzung zum Krafttraining. Schließlich fördert es nicht nur Kraft und Ausdauer, sondern auch Schnelligkeit, Gewandtheit und vor allem mentale Belastbarkeit. Und so wurde aus dem ursprünglichen…

  • Jean-Pierre Sitty: Fitness, Schwarzenegger und ein gutes Leben

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    Mir geht die Puste aus. Und das gleich doppelt. Zum einen, weil Jean-Pierre, bei dem ich gerade eine Trainingsstunde nehme, das zu stemmende Gewicht erhöht hat. Und zum anderen, weil ich gleichzeitig über einen seiner Scherze lachen muss. “Vergiss das Atmen nicht!”, meint er nüchtern, was mir aber sichtlich schwer fällt bei den vielen Anweisungen,…

  • Abel Albonetti: Your Fitness Is 100% Mental

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    “The body achieves what the mind believes” is a familiar quotation to express how important your mindset is when it comes to reaching your fitness goals. And there are many more sayings rephrasing the same, for example: “Your body can stand almost everything, it’s your mind you have to convince”. Fitness expert, coach and model…

  • Gabriel Valantino: New Year – New Mindset

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    Some people set out to build muscle, some want to lose fat, and others try to improve in their job or in private life. There are plenty of New Year’s resolutions. But what’s the secret of success? Gabriel Valantino has given thought to it. On his Instagram the fitness enthusiast and expert explains: Are you…

  • Shane Timmerman: The Benefit of Struggle

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    Growing shoulders help to hold the burden – this is true for the gym as well as for life. Shane Timmerman, who is a certified trainer and fitnessmodel, boils it down. On his Instagram he writes: “The reality is everyone struggles, and some struggles are harder than others. Sometimes that weight on your shoulders brings…

  • Steve Cook: This Is My Therapy

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    Exercise as therapy – that’s the way fitness expert, motivator and superstar Steve Cook sees it also. Steve reasons his point of view by taking a look at the substance of the word “therapy”. On Instagram he says: “The definition of therapy is: Treatment intending to relieve or heal a disorder. This is my therapy.…

  • Seth Wickstrom: Fitness as a Journey

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    “Are you living or existing?” – This is one of those questions Seth Wickstrom likes to pop on his Instagram. And he continues: “Does the way you are living make you feel free and alive? Or does it make you feel as though you aren’t living to your full potential?” Mental and even philosophical suggestions…

  • Drew Sines: The Bodybuilding Mindset

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    “You’re not just building a body. You’re building a mind that is capable of doing anything”, Drew Sines emphasizes. The 23-year-old fitness enthusiast from Columbus, Ohio, loves to point out the mental aspects when explaining his approach to bodybuilding on his Instagram. In one of his posts Drew states: “This is one of my favorite…

  • Kevin Falcon: The Mind Is the Only Limit

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    Kevin Falcon has a dream; the dream of becoming the best bodybuilder in the world. On his Instagram the 19-year-old, rising athlete from Miami, Florida explains: “I want to be so big that I don’t get confused with being a men’s physique or classic physique competitor.” Kevin’s posts are full of funny, witty, and inspiring…

  • Bret Mossing: It’s a Mental Battle

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    His goal is a 1:1 arm to head ratio, but Bret Mossing strives for far more. On his Instagram the 22-year-old fitness enthusiast shares his gym philosophy: “The gym is much more than just a place to get huge and build a six pack. It keeps me sane on the days I hate myself or…

  • Lars Ludwig: Ich verdanke Bodybuilding alles

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    Wenn Lars Ludwig im Freien eine Trainingsstange sieht, kann er nicht umhin, ein paar sauber ausgeführte Klimmzüge zu machen. Sonne und Kraftsport – diese Kombination ist dem 20-jährigen Berliner am liebsten. Sportbegeistert war er schon immer. Erst Fußball und Tischtennis, jetzt Bodybuilding. Und das höchst erfolgreich: bei der Deutschen Jugendmeisterschaft belegte er den zweiten Platz.…

  • Julian Kremer: Der Weg ist das Ziel

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    Genüsslich beißt Julian Kremer in einen Schokoladenosterhasen und erklärt augenzwinkernd, dass er sich natürlich nur gesund ernähre. Gleich darauf grinst er in dieser Szene seines YouTube-Videos und sagt: “Nein, natürlich esse ich nicht nur gesund. Ich gönne mir auch mal einen Döner. Das ist zum Beispiel mein Lieblingsgericht. Wenn man sich ansonsten ausgewogen ernährt und…

  • Yannis Karrer: An Expert for Body and Mind

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    It is breathtaking how much Yannis Karrer can handle. This is true for his workout in the gym as well as for his workload at University. Yannis is not only a successful natural bodybuilder but also a qualified doctor and is just writing his dissertation in the field of sport psychiatry. Besides he works as…

  • Yannis Karrer: Ein Experte für Körper und Psyche

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    Was Yannis Karrer stemmt, ist atemberaubend. Das gilt für sein Training im Fitnessstudio wie auch für sein Arbeitspensum an der Universität. Denn Yannis ist nicht nur erfolgreicher Natural Bodybuilder sondern auch diplomierter Arzt und schreibt gerade an seiner Dissertation im Bereich Sportpsychiatrie. Daneben arbeitet er als Online Coach. Mit AnyGains spricht der mehrfache Schweizer Meister…