This digital series by NutraBio follows pro bodybuilder Shaun Clarida as he embarks on his quest for the title of Mr. Olympia.
With Mr. Olympia just around the corner, competitors and fans are gearing up for what will be an exciting and highly anticipated contest in what has been a rather tumultuous year. Shaun Clarida, or better known as “The Giant Killer”, is a serious threat in the Men’s 212 Division. After taking home a third place finish last year at the 2019 Olympia competition, Clarida has put his foot down, adapted his training, re-adjusted his mindset, and is ready to take on the best in efforts to win Mr. Olympia.
This digital series by NutraBio follows Clarida as he breaks down the 2019 Mr. Olympia contest, what he learned from his third place finish, and how he has re-adjusted his approach to be the best in the world. Chasing a life long dream, Clarida is primed and ready to take on giants when the bright lights shine down on the biggest stage in the sport of bodybuilding.
Episode 2 of this digital series shows Clarida’s Olympia journey in a COVID world, showing how he had to adapt to still continue seeing growth and gains in his quest for the top spot. The pandemic has hit everyone and everyone differently, but for someone like Clarida, the shutdown of gyms was not only devastating for his physical growth, but also his mental will. Instead of crumbling under pressure, Clarida sought relief in a friend’s basement gym to overcome all of these unforeseen obstacles.
Who Is Shaun Clarida?
Clarida’s childhood was always full of competition and a drive to be the best, excelling in sports like wrestling and basketball. He first began competing in bodybuilding competitions in 2005 and quickly garnered the nickname of “The Giant Killer”. He was granted his pro card in 2012 and after that, there was no stopping Clarida in his quest to be number one in the world.
A force in the Men’s 212 Division, he has won 4 IFBB contests and has competed in 5 Mr. Olympia competitions. As a NutraBio athlete, he relies on their high performance supplements to bring him to the top podium spot this year.
Episode 1: “Blood, Sweat & Bringing Home The Title” Recap
The first episode of this digital series saw an introduction into Clarida as he took a journey back to the 2019 competition, looking back at his performance and how he felt about his preparation. With an impressive third place finish, it just wasn’t enough for Clarida who is always seeking to finish on top. Through his training and new emphasis on a winning mentality, viewers get to see a whole new look into who Clarida is as seeks to take down giants.
Check out Episode 1: “Blood, Sweat & Bringing Home The Title” here!
Episode 2: “COVID, Growth & Old School Training”
The world was rocked by this COVID pandemic, an unassuming yet horrifying disease that has caused more pain, death, and unsettlement than anything seen before in this modern age. Like so many us, Clarida too needed to adapt.
At the start of his training, Clarida was firing on all cylinders. Like so many of us, he thought this would only last a few weeks, but little did he, and the rest of us, know that this would be referred to as many are calling the “new normal”. Falling into a pit of depression and despair, Clarida sought relief with a friend who had a basement gym, generous enough to let him use it whenever. A small gym, there was basic equipment to work with, but the bare basics was all he needed.
Clarida found that he made the most progress ever training in that facility because it brought him back to the basics, the old school style of bodybuilding that consists of hard, heavy training. He was once again training like the greatest champions in the sport. He knows how fortunate he is to have that facility and those around to support him and this is one of the best off seasons he’s had in a long time, both physically and mentally. Taking him back to the roots that built his physique in the first place, this new found confidence is instilled in Clarida.
While finding enough food and making sure his diet matched his training was difficult, it was something Clarida was able to do to see great gains. By reforming his diet and working to consume an adequate amount of calories, his overall look is improving and he is getting to a leaner state much quicker without suffering through cardio or a severe calorie deficit. Matching his conditioning with strength training, Clarida is ready to face these giants and give them a run for their money, and the title.
Shaun Clarida’s Top Supplements For Olympia Prep
Super Carb
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Intra Blast
Intra Blast is the ultimate intra-workout muscle builder consisting of a full matrix BCAA/EAA formula designed to hydrate you, support recovery, and fuel performance. With 16 research-backed ingredients, there are zero fillers or additives to give you a 100% transparent label making this one of the most advanced and effective intra-workouts around.
100% Whey Protein Isolate
This is a great whey protein isolate for fast acting support, repair, and recovery. With zero soy, lactose, gluten, or hormones. A 100% transparent label is all you need to ensure this product is up to your standards with the highest quality. Over 5g of BCAAs and 4g of glutamine is matched by 25g of protein and only 120 calories. This high quality, fast digesting protein is everything you need to build muscle and keep you training longer.
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Wrap Up
Shaun Clarida is determined to redeem himself from last year’s Mr. Olympia competition by proving to the world he is the best. This second episode of NutraBio’s digital series on Clarida shows how he navigated COVID and found a new home in a friend’s basement gym. By going back to the basics and realizing how lucky he was to still be training, Clarida made more gains than ever before. Now with even more confidence, Clarida is ready to walk the biggest stage in bodybuilding in efforts to kill giants and claim the top spot of Mr. Olympia 2020.
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*Images courtesy of Shaun Clarida Instagram
