Free Webinar – Optimal Diet Strategies for Gaining MassÂ
Most physique athletes ruin their off-season.
They either bulk too aggressively and gain unnecessary fat, or stay too conservative and fail to grow.
In this free IFBB Nordic Academy webinar, you’ll learn the evidence-based nutrition strategies used by successful physique athletes to maximize lean muscle gain while minimizing fat gain.Â
đź“… Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026
⏰ Time: 20:00 – 21:30 (Helsinki Time / EET / UTC +2)
đź“Ť Location: Live on Zoom
🎟 Cost: Free
In this webinar you will learn:
âś” Why a 5–10% calorie surplus builds more muscle than aggressive bulkingÂ
âś” How to time carbohydrates and protein for maximum anabolismÂ
âś” How to tell the difference between water, fat and muscle gainÂ
âś” How to adjust training volume during a caloric surplusÂ
Free Webinar: Smart Hypertrophy—Optimize Growth Without Burnout
Thursday, February 26th at 20:00 (Helsinki Time / EET)
By registering, you agree to receive email communications from IFBB Nordic Academy. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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WHO THIS WEBINAR IS FOR
This webinar is designed for:
âś” Physique athletes in their development / off-season phaseÂ
âś” Bodybuilders looking to gain muscle without excessive fat gainÂ
âś” Coaches who want evidence-based mass gaining strategiesÂ
âś” Athletes who feel their off-season progress has stalled
Free Webinar: Smart Hypertrophy—Optimize Growth Without Burnout
Thursday, February 26th at 20:00 (Helsinki Time / EET)
By registering, you agree to receive email communications from IFBB Nordic Academy. You can unsubscribe at any time.
WHAT MAKES THIS WEBINAR DIFFERENT
Most bulking advice online is outdated or overly simplistic.
This webinar combines:
- Current hypertrophy researchÂ
- Practical contest prep coaching experience vidence-based nutrition protocolsÂ
You’ll leave with clear, actionable strategies you can immediately apply to your current mass gaining phase.
The Speaker
Ville Isola Director of IFBB Nordic Academy PhD Candidate (University of Jyväskylä), Double M.Sc.
Ville brings a distinct dual competence to high-performance coaching: the physiological precision of a sport scientist and the strategic planning of a military officer.  He holds M.Sc. degrees in both Biology of Physical Activity and Military Sciences (Soldier physical performance).  Currently a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä investigating neuromuscular fatigue and recovery, Ville specializes in building evidence-based frameworks that prioritize long-term physiological adaptation over short-term trends.
Free Webinar: Smart Hypertrophy—Optimize Growth Without Burnout
Thursday, February 26th at 20:00 (Helsinki Time / EET)
By registering, you agree to receive email communications from IFBB Nordic Academy. You can unsubscribe at any time.
IFBB International Competition Coach Course by IFBB Nordic Academy
June 5–7 via Zoom. This course is designed for coaches, personal trainers and physique athletes who want to develop professional skills in competition preparation and become an official IFBB Coach.
