In this episode, I sit down with Brittni Shae, a seasoned bikini competitor, coach, and mother, to discuss her journey through fitness and competition. From her double life as a hospital therapist and fitness model to her evolution in the sport of bodybuilding, Brittni shares her insights on self-coaching, balancing personal and professional lives, and the importance of authenticity in competitive fitness. We also dive into technical aspects of training, nutrition, and the mental side of competing.

Timestamps:

- [0:00:00] - Introduction: Meet Brittni Shae and the start of her journey.

- [0:02:15] - Why Brittni chose to compete and her double life as a therapist and bikini competitor.

- [0:06:31] - Reflecting on the early days of bikini competitions and changing aesthetics in the sport.

- [0:10:11] - Lessons learned from competing in various federations and adapting to different standards.

- [0:15:07] - The importance of gathering feedback from judges and improving over time.

- [0:18:33] - Brittni’s self-coaching strategies and the role of seminars and workshops.

- [0:22:51] - Managing peaks and valleys in competition prep.

- [0:26:05] - Transitioning from flexible dieting to a more structured approach during prep.

- [0:30:29] - The role of hormonal health and the impact of dieting on long-term recovery.

- [0:36:19] - Training intensity and balancing recovery for natural athletes.

- [0:41:32] - Brittni’s plans for an extended offseason.

- [0:45:16] - Feedback from judges: striking the balance between conditioning and fullness.

- [0:48:08] - The subjective nature of bodybuilding and how to adapt and thrive.

- [0:51:10] - The importance of presentation, posing, and stage confidence.

- [0:54:30] - Closing thoughts: playing the long game and staying authentic in the sport.

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Follow Brittni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bshaefit/?hl=en

Work With Brittni: https://bshaefit.my.canva.site/coaching

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