What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your diet or training but the habits you've never questioned?
In this episode of Cylence Unlocked, 8x Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon is joined by her coach and co-host Damian Segovia to answer your biggest fitness and nutrition questions with honest, practical advice that cuts through the noise.
From emotional eating and intuitive eating to building muscle, strength training, recovery, cardio, gut health, and preventing injuries, Cydney and Damian break down what actually works, and call out some of the biggest misconceptions spreading across social media. They also share personal stories from their own journeys, giving you a real look into the mindset and discipline required to build a stronger body for life.
Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, preparing for competition, or looking to improve your nutrition, recovery, and training routine, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.
Watch this episode to discover how better habits, smarter training, and the right mindset can help you build lasting results.
Key moments of this interview:
0:00 Emotional Eating Is More Complex Than You Think
3:03 Why Self-Respect Beats Motivation Every Time
5:29 The Most Important Macro for Muscle Growth
7:02 Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think
9:35 Why You Eat Less on Vacation
12:26 Do Workouts Really Need to Be Fun?
15:32 The Best Strength Training Advice for Beginners
18:46 Do Activation Exercises Actually Work?
21:15 Should You Do Cardio All Year Round?
22:19 The Step Count That Changed My Physique
24:20 Recover Faster From Every Workout
25:18 The Injury Prevention Habits You're Ignoring
26:29 Final Takeaways for Long-Term Progress
Social Media & Contact Information:
Cyd Gillon IG: @vytamin_c
Cyd Gillon YouTube: @CYDGillon
Damian Segovia IG: @the_pro_duce
