Bodybuilding and Mood
Layne discusses the intense mental and physical toll of contest preparation for natural bodybuilders, highlighting how extreme dieting can lead to significant mood changes. He shares insights from a study on a friend’s contest prep, revealing that the stress of maintaining low body fat can affect emotional well-being, sometimes resulting in mood measurements akin to those of a psychopath. The conversation also touches on the challenges fighters face when cutting weight and the surprising benefits of moving up in weight classes.In this clip
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