Radio Episode #11: Ronnie Niemi | Bodybuilding Athlete

The brand new episode of Bringing Awesome Back Goes Radio is here and this time we're going for a short trip - leaving Sweden - and heading towards our neighboring country, Finland. The guest for the evening has a strong bond with the Swedish training industry, working for Swedish Fitness, promoting brands such as GASP and Better Bodies. His own competitive career is aimed towards bodybuilding where he's competed in Finland since 2004. This our chance to hear what the "Muscles from Moominvalley", Ronnie Niemi, does in order to handle his life, career and sport.

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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 04:26 - Ronnie is introduced
* 05:45 - Ronnie on his experience with the Mr Olympia 2013 Expo
* 06:23 - Ronnie on the Mr Olympia 2013 Finals
* 07:24 - Ronnie on his involvement with Swedish Fitness
* 10:09 - Ronnie on introducing GASP and Better Bodies in Finland
* 12:08 - Ronnie on bodybuilding and differences between Sweden and Finland
* 14:26 - Ronnie on introduction to weight classes in bodybuilding
* 16:30 - Ronnie on focusing on improving yourself and chasing placings
* 18:54 - Ronnie on his break between 2008 and 2012
* 21:18 - Ronnie on his focus and goal setting during injury
* 22:42 - Ronnie on diet motivation without adapting the training lifestyle
* 24:44 - Ronnie on what kept him going when losing the goal of competing
* 25:26 - Ronnie on his focus during knee injury
* 27:15 - Ronnie on his need for coaching
* 28:57 - Ronnie on his relationship with Dave Palumbo
* 31:21 - Ronnie on differences between American and Nordic mentalities
* 32:48 - Ronnie on his prior and current professions
* 35:12 - Ronnie on differences between helping himself compared to others
* 37:04 - Ronnie on his need for support from family
* 39:02 - Ronnie answers 10 quick questions
* 44:00 - Ronnie shares final tips from his own life experience
* 45:20 - Thank you Ronnie!
* 47:30 - Final reflections

# Check it out!
Check out what Ronnie is Twittering about: http://twitter.com/ronnieniemi
See what Ronnie is posting on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ronnie_niemi
Get in touch with Ronnie on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ronnie.niemi
Swedish Fitness: http://www.swedishfitness.se
GASP Clothing: http://www.gasp.nu
Better Bodies Clothing: http://www.betterbodies.se