Janet Layug Talks About Her Past and Future on The Menace Podcast

There are many deserving champions throughout all the divisions in bodybuilding and physique sports. Arguably, the most popular athlete in the Bikini division is the reigning Bikini Olympia Champion, Janet Layug. Her physique, confidence, and dedication to improving connected her with fans all over the world. She told Dennis James on this week’s episode of The Menace Podcast that the dedication may come from her working on a farm in Florida during her childhood.

Timestamps:

0:09 – Intro/Parents

1:30 – Philippines

3:00 – Connection to Poland?

4:05 – Childhood in Florida

7:40 – Working at Hooters

8:42 – Wanting to Be a Runway Model

9:36 – Getting into Fitness

10:40 – Flex Bikini Search

14:45 – Winning Nationals and 1st Pro Season

19:50 – 1st Olympia and Commitment to Succeeding

23:09 – Getting Feedback and Improving Weaknesses

27:46 – How Bikini is Judged

33:07 – Who She Looked Up To

35:34 – Being a Taller Competitor

36:10 – Looking at Herself in Photos

37:08 – 2020 Olympia

41:20 – 2021

44:29 – How the Olympia Changed Her Life

45:17 – Becoming a Promoter

48:34 – Training and Physique Goals

50:14 – Posing and Crowd Appreciation

52:22 – Looking at the Judges

53:41 – Offseason vs. Contest

54:40 - Cookies

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