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#swolemates podcast

By Holly Fields & Luke Poulin

Bodybuilders who train and live together!

Luke last competed in the OCB in Men's Classic Physique. He's now in a building season to next compete hopefully in 2024 in the NPC!

Holly is a figure/physique competitor-she started competing back in 2000 when the figure division had just begun. She has competed in the OCB, NPC, Figure America, and other organizations for the past two decades. Her last NPC competition was in May 2022 and qualified for Master's Nationals-hoping for a repeat in 2024!!

We discuss living together, thoughts on training, competition, food prep, and life!
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Off Season Gains

#swolemates podcastNov 16, 2022

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07:03
Training vs Working Out

Training vs Working Out

Luke and Holly discuss what the differences are in training goals versus just going to the gym to "work out".

There is a BIG difference in your lifestyle and your goals, and where you should focus your efforts.

#doctortobe

#onlinecoaching

#competitor

#womensphysique

#figure

#bodybuilding

#girlswholift

#swolemates

#fitmom

#personaltrainer

#coach

#phdstudent

#fitover50

#healthandwellness

#lifestyle

#focusonyourgoals

#doctoralcandidate

#macros

#fitover40

#fitdad

#mensclassicphysique


IG: https://instagram.com/fit_with_holly

https://instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding

Nov 21, 202212:21
Off Season Gains

Off Season Gains

Nov 16, 202207:03
How to stay on track when traveling

How to stay on track when traveling

Swolemates update from San Antonio, TX

This was in August when we traveled to TX and we discuss things we do to stay on track while traveling.

swolemates update-

staying on track

travel tips

prioritizing protein

HEB store is bomb!!

The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to bodybuilding and the whole lifestyle.

We would love for you to join us here as well as on our YouTube channel-

youtube.com/c/fitwithholly

Luke and Holly are both now deep into the offseason! OMG-sometimes food is hard!

We are both currently seeking the #gains and trying our best to put on some size in this offseason.

Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE while you are here-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation

#swolemates

#bodybuilding

#competition

#fitover40

#fitover50

#lifestyle

IG:Holly- instagram.com/fit_with_holly

Luke-instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding

We would love for you to follow us on our journeys.

Til next time-crush those workouts!!


Please reach out for coaching inquiries to www.fitwithholly.com



Oct 31, 202207:27
Vacation and Summer Events-How to Stay on Track

Vacation and Summer Events-How to Stay on Track

We have just a quick chat today about our vacation we just came back from; IF we stayed on track, AND things you can do to help stay on track during the summer months.  

The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to bodybuilding and the whole lifestyle.  

We would love for you to join us here as well as on our YouTube channel-

youtube.com/c/fitwithholly

Holly is currently about 10 weeks post April 2022 competition 

Luke is a few months past his last competition, the Yorton Cup (October 2021)-trying to keep growing and keep bodyfat gain to a minimum. His next competition will likely be later this year (to hopefully qualify for the Yorton Cup)

We are both currently seeking the #gains and trying our best to put on some size in this offseason.

Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE while you are here-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation

#swolemates

#bodybuilding

#competition

#fitover40

#fitover50

#lifestyle

IG:Holly- instagram.com/fit_with_holly

Luke-instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding

We would love for you to follow us on our journeys.

Til next time-crush those workouts!!


Jul 04, 202227:36
Holly 6 weeks out 2022 Competition Prep

Holly 6 weeks out 2022 Competition Prep

Catching up on some pre competition talk on the swolemates Episode 18 

2022 was a whirlwind of a prep really-going back to figure after 8 years of prepping for women's physique was quite a change. 

 I worked with a posing coach this time which made a HUGE difference.   We will continue to bring you weekly content about bodybuilding life, competition prep, offseason gains, and all the health and fitness talk you can probably stand! 

Please let us know if you have topics you'd like to discuss or have us cover-we have some cheat days planned (maybe already completed one but not sure we documented LOL) Let us know what you'd like to see! and please SHARE and COMMENT and of course LIKE if you want us to continue-we appreciate you so much!

Jun 03, 202217:16
Pretending to be NATTY and the COMPARISON Trap on Social Media

Pretending to be NATTY and the COMPARISON Trap on Social Media

Swolemates Update #16


Please SHARE our content if you like it; it helps us so much if just one more person can join in our YouTube family each week!  Please ask questions and follow our journeys together as "swolemates".  I

G-fit_with_holly and ocb_kratos  

Please let us know your thoughts about "influencers" pretending to be natty! Also, please, please don't fall into the comparison trap on social media.  We all come from different backgrounds, have different bodies, genetics, and goals.  You are uniquely YOU, so your plan must be one that you can realistically stick to over time, as well as your nutrition.  There is NO quick fix! Be dedicated and consistent and you will get there!

May 27, 202221:10
Mindset and Muscle

Mindset and Muscle

Swolemates Update #15


Y'all it has been quite a minute since I have posted a video! My competition is now over, and I placed first in Figure 50+ and second in open Figure in my height class.  I definitely think it was my best show so far, and now we are just back to the drawing board and trying to put on some more muscle.  We would love to have your support in growing this channel! Let us know in the comments what you would like to discuss, learn more about, or are just interested in.  This channel is all about fitness, mostly bodybuilding, but often some health and wellness topics as well. Please visit our IG pages- https://instagram.com/fit_with_holly https://instagram.com/ocb_kratos websites http://fitwithholly.com http://hollyfields.coach (for women interested in body transformations)

May 27, 202228:50
The Importance of Posing in Competition Prep

The Importance of Posing in Competition Prep

We upload from our YouTube channel into podcast form!

Please visit and subscribe to both the podcast and the YouTube channel.

http://youtube.com/c/fitwithholly

Let us know what you think and please SHARE our content!  WE appreciate you so much!

Thanks for listening!

Holly & Luke (the swolemates)

May 19, 202224:43
How to be a Swolemate

How to be a Swolemate

Today we discuss WHAT a swolemate is, and WHY you should be one?

 What are the benefits of being in a relationship with someone that is your "swole" soulmate.

 Update on Holly's competition prep-12 weeks out! 

#swolemates #fitcouples #couplegoals #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding #girlswholift #swolemates #fitmom #personaltrainer #coach #phdstudent #fitover50 #healthandwellness #lifestyle #focusonyourgoals #doctoralcandidate #macros #fitover40 #fitdad #mensclassicphysique

Mar 27, 202229:27
Eating Out as a Bodybuilder

Eating Out as a Bodybuilder

Mar 22, 202237:15
Top Bodybuilding Foods

Top Bodybuilding Foods

Mar 22, 202230:25
Gym Etiquette (S1:E10)

Gym Etiquette (S1:E10)

Swolemates update S1:E10

Progress update-pics will be next week-up maybe 1 lb this week even though average calories was lower; steps were also up  151.6, 18.3 (0.8 lb gain)   

Holly is currently about  13 weeks out from her planned April 2022 competition (currently around 152 lbs, 16% bodyfat as of this video recording on Jan. 17)  I will be posting 2 videos per week to catch up to where I am currently (at 7 weeks out on 3/12/22) 

Luke is now several past his last competition, the Yorton Cup (October 2021)-trying to keep growing and keep bodyfat gain to a minimum.  His next competition will likely be later this year (to hopefully qualify for the Yorton Cup).  He is currently around 210 lbs and likely still under 10% bodyfat, but we will update soon with progress pictures.    

This episode is about GYM ETIQUETTE What should you do and NOT do at the gym-it's the time of year when newcomers may or may not know what is considered "acceptable".  

Make the best of your gym time!  

Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel as well (Fit with Holly)-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation   

#swolemates #bodybuilding #competition #fitover40 #fitover50 #lifestyle

Mar 15, 202226:54
S1: E9 What to do when you are sick

S1: E9 What to do when you are sick

Feb 28, 202220:31
Swolemates S1:E8

Swolemates S1:E8

Feb 22, 202238:34
Swolemates S1:E7

Swolemates S1:E7

Feb 19, 202229:00
Swolemates S1:E6

Swolemates S1:E6

Jan 21, 202227:16
Swolemates Update S1:E5

Swolemates Update S1:E5

A question from one of our followers: should your workouts change when you are trying to lose fat? It's a common theory that when prepping for a show or trying to cut fat, you might increase your reps in your workout and possibly even lower the weight used. Luke and Holly will discuss this topic today, along with their weekly update in progress.

Holly is currently about 15 weeks out from her planned April 2022 competition (currently around 152 lbs, 16% bodyfat)

Luke is a few months past his last competition, the Yorton Cup (October 2021)-trying to keep growing and keep bodyfat gain to a minimum. His next competition will likely be later this year (to hopefully qualify for the Yorton Cup). He is currently around 210 lbs and likely still under 10% bodyfat, but we will update soon with progress pictures.

Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE while you are here-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation

#swolemates

#bodybuilding

#competition

#fitover40

#fitover50

#lifestyle

Jan 06, 202229:12
Swolemates Update S1:E4

Swolemates Update S1:E4

Dec 28, 202134:42
Swolemates Update S1:E1

Swolemates Update S1:E1

Dec 23, 202128:23
Swolemates Update S1:E2

Swolemates Update S1:E2

Dec 22, 202118:37
Interview with Luke

Interview with Luke

Nov 05, 202129:08