I just shared a new video on YouTube filmed one week before the Arnold Classic, while I was still in New York finishing the final stage of my preparation.
In this vlog, I walk through a full day of my routine while staying at the Equinox Hotel — a place built around the same principles I believe in when it comes to performance, longevity, and recovery. It’s a combination of fitness, wellness, and health-focused technology that reflects the direction I see the industry moving toward.
The video starts with my morning routine, including green tea, apple cider vinegar with lemon, electrolytes, and a few supplements that support digestion, energy, and overall health. I also talk about the importance of consistency in daily habits. In bodybuilding, routines are not just about discipline — they’re about creating systems that you can sustain over time.
Later in the day, I show part of my pre-workout nutrition and a shoulder workout focused on activation and control rather than heavy loads. At this stage of prep, the goal is not to build new muscle. The work has already been done in the months leading up to the show. The focus now is on keeping blood moving through the muscles, staying connected to the movement, and avoiding unnecessary fatigue.
Recovery is also a major part of the day. In the video I visit the spa area at Equinox to go through several recovery treatments, including cold exposure and cryotherapy. These tools help reduce inflammation, support the nervous system, and keep the body functioning well during peak week.
To close out the vlog, I also show some of the evening recovery practices I use before traveling to Ohio for the Arnold Classic.
You can watch the full video below.