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In this episode of The Beyond Condition Podcast, we're joined by Carly Thornton-Davies, IFBB Pro, for a thoughtful discussion on the current state and future of UK bodybuilding.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the sport, Carly shares her perspective on the level of support available to UK bodybuilders and the challenges athletes face in building their profiles and keeping fans engaged throughout the season. She reflects on how the bodybuilding landscape has evolved over the years, highlights areas where she believes improvements could be made, and discusses ideas that could help promote the sport and increase opportunities for competitors across the UK.

This conversation explores the importance of athlete visibility, community engagement, media coverage, and collaboration, while considering practical ways to help UK bodybuilding continue to grow. The discussion represents Carly's personal views and experiences, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the sport today.

Whether you're a competitive bodybuilder, coach, promoter, or passionate fan of the sport, this episode provides an engaging discussion about where UK bodybuilding is today - and where it could go in the future.

Topics covered:
• Athlete support and visibility
• Keeping fans engaged throughout the season
• How the sport has evolved over the past 20 years, including the female side of competitive bodybuilding
• Ideas for promoting and growing UK bodybuilding
• Building your own mindset and self awareness
• Dealing with conflict constructively
• Building a stronger bodybuilding community

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Find Carly on Instagram @carlythorntonifbbpro

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/KTC4g3J3ahc

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