The sport of bodybuilding is one that is highly associated with the athletes. They are in the gym training, eating the meals, prepping, etc. But, the fact is, they are just one aspect of the sport.
It's also important to remember those that create the shows for the bodybuilders. Show promoters are most of the times behind the scenes, but they play a huge role in keeping the sport going.
On episode 268 of The Weight Room, legendary show promoter Gary Udit joined the podcast. After hearing story after story from other guests about Gary Udit, I realized this guy had a huge impact on the sport and the athletes. We started the episode by chatting about his background as an athlete in bodybuilding and what the sport and shows were like when he was competing. He chatted about the evolution of the sport. We also talked about how he got into show promotion, people he learned from and gaining experience as a promoter. He shared stories and talked about what makes a good show and how he mentally handles all the tasks necessary.
Gary Udit is a wealth of knowledge and experience and has a million stories and lessons to share. Make sure to check out the full episode with Gary Udit anywhere you find podcasts!
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