In this episode of The Aethix Approach, I’m excited to welcome a guest who is a prime example of bridging the gap between strength and aesthetics on a plant based diet: Charlie Ziegler!We’ll dive into Charlie’s impressive athletic background and his journey into powerlifting, why he ultimately stepped away from the sport to pursue hypertrophy-focused training and whether he’d ever consider stepping onto a bodybuilding stage. But it doesn’t stop there—Charlie shares his insights into training with his high intensity approach, our thoughts on science-based lifting, trends in fitness culture and different styles of training. 🚀Of course, we’ll explore Charlie’s vegan journey—why he made the switch, his approach to eating to optimize body composition, what it’s like following a plant-based diet in his home state of Wisconsin, and his practical advice for anyone looking to optimize their nutrition, macros, and protein sources. 🌎Whether you’re curious about training philosophies like high-intensity, low-volume approaches, or wondering about topics like natural limits, TRT, and maingaining method vs bulking and cutting, Charlie brings a no-nonsense, educated and experienced approach to hypertrophy and strength training.And as always, we’ll cap it off with Charlie’s goals for the future, plus where you can connect with him for more inspiration and expertise. This episode is packed with tips, strategies, and real talk for anyone looking to live healthier and lift smarter. Without further ado, let’s jump in to it with Charlie Ziegler! 🎧TIMESTAMPS:FOR VEGAN FITNESS COACHING: https://aethixfitness.comMERCH: http://www.aethixfitness.com/shopCOMPLETELY FREE TRAINING PROGRAMS: http://www.aethixfitness.com/trainingMYPROTEIN (https://us.myprotein.com) - My absolute favorite, affordable, customizable vegan protein powder! Use code "AETHIX-R1" at checkout for $20 off anything you order! Using the code helps support me! I highly recommend the Soy or Pea Protein in Mocha or Vanilla Chai flavors :)SOCIAL: YouTube: www.youtube.com/aethixfitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/tofustrong Facebook: www.facebook.com/aethixfitness TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@beeflessbrosPODCAST (please leave me a review if you like the podcast, it helps a ton!) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bvKpJgwWI12689a4LtHUn?si=c24cc81865ba4dd7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aethix-approach/id1523507831Support The Aethix Approach by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-aethix-approach