Show notes
Today on Generation V, Nimai interviews Kendrick Farris. Kendrick started lifting at 12 years old and in less than 10 years, he won back-to-back national titles and qualified for his first Olympic team. He broke the US record in 2016 for lifting a combined weight of 831 lbs while on a plant-based diet. Listen as Kendrick shares how his second child affected his view on nutrition and deciding to go vegan. “Even if you don’t agree, just respect it and understand that we are working together. ” – Kendrick Farris What do you want to hear from the Generation V Podcast? Tell us here! Timestamps: 03:56 – Kendrick talks about his background 05:05 – Behind Olympic weightlifting — the structure, efforts, and coaching 09:37 – How Kendrick’s overall experience in weightlifting taught him patience 18:58 – Raising a son created a huge change in Kendrick’s life 20:43 – The preparations to qualify for trials 27:16 – Nutrition and the food pyramid – their importance and role in our bodies 32:46 – Kendrick shares his first Olympic game in China and the other Olympic games after 40:10 – Having a second child made Kendrick to change the way he eats – the transition to becoming vegan 48:25 – The veggie lasagna is one staple in his diet 57:36 – Breaking the US Record on a plant-based diet in 2016 01:09:03 – People were intrigued with Kendrick on a plant-based diet 01:17:54 – Kendrick’s work on Bless the Gym 01:21:53 – What’s next for Kendrick: Working on his consistency Resources: Bless the Gym Connect with Kendrick: Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Connect with Nimai: Facebook Instagram Youtube veganfitness.com www.vivolife.com builtapparel.net Discount Code: Nimai10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
