In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek reconnects with Sam Koop, a mother of three, personal trainer, and competitive bikini fitness athlete. Sam shares her evolution from embracing fitness as a personal challenge to stepping onto the competition stage, all while balancing motherhood and her coaching career.
The conversation dives into the emotional highs and lows of competitive training, the mental hurdles of bulking and cutting phases, and the critical role of nutrition in achieving peak performance. Sam also reflects on the importance of community support, handling negativity on social media, and celebrating small victories. With her passion for modeling and determination to set and surpass personal goals, Sam offers a relatable and inspiring perspective on resilience, self-improvement, and thriving in the fitness world.
Check out our first conversation with Sam here: https://youtu.be/agtzFLDnLJk?si=xk1X_mWTJRvVA7mL
You can find Sam on Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/fitness_skoops/).
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Keywords: fitness, motherhood, bikini competition, bulking, cutting, personal training, resilience, nutrition, bodybuilding, emotional health, coaching, modeling, community, self-improvement, social media, health.