Summary:

Daniella Means ⁠is a powerhouse athlete whose journey defies simple labels. The Hong Kong-born, multicultural dynamo (with a Malaysian mother and American father) has lived a life of relentless athletic pursuit—from childhood ballet to gymnastics, then rugby, strongman, powerlifting, and finally, IFBB pro bodybuilding. Her achievements in the fitness world underscore hercommitment to excellence, both as a competitor and a leader in the health and fitness industry.

In this raw conversation, Daniella pulls back the curtain on her competitive bodybuilding's "brutal" realities: 90-minute daily StairMaster sessions, practising posing, etc... Daniella also shares pivotal moments, like surviving a hammer attack weeks before a powerlifting meet, and offers hard-won advice for newcomers: "Do a photoshoot first—can you commit to six months of prep?"

Daniella is now a co-owner of ⁠Hybrid LA ⁠gym and she launches a YouTube channel "⁠Relentless⁠" with her husband.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro of episode

01:33 Background of Daniella

02:13 Journey into Sports and Fitness

09:36 Transition to Bodybuilding and Achievements

14:46 Understanding Bodybuilding Categories

17:33 Judging Criteria in Bodybuilding

20:12 Posing Techniques

26:21 The Selfish Nature of the Sport

31:04 Dieting for Competition

31:54 Transitioning Back to Normal Life

36:22 Advice for Aspiring Bodybuilders

42:13 Current Projects, Youtube Channel and Online Coaching

Follow:

Instagram: ⁠@DaniellaMeans⁠ | @hervthatlifts

Youtube: @Relentless | @hervthatlifts

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