Do you need to compete in order to be a bodybuilder? Absolutely not.

Bodybuilding is a process in and of itself. Competitive bodybuilding takes that to the extreme level & that is not something that will actually enhance everyones bodybuilding experience. 

For some it will & they will thrive in that environment. For others, it wont. And that is actually perfectly okay.

As a female especially, competing takes a lot out of you (mentally and physically) - so being able to make a smart decision as to what will give you the most enjoyment and longevity within bodybuilding is always going to be so important.

In this episode I talk through some of the main reasons why, and scenarios where, it might be better for you to simply bodybuilding without getting down to stage lean condition.

I hope you all find this insightful and helpful in some capacity, as aways!

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This week I dive into the ins & outs of managing a look over MULTIPLE shows in a competitive season. This is something that is absolutely essential to understand for effective management & setting expectations as both the coach and the athlete.

I run through the main scenarios of:

- Qualifiers vs Finals/Pro Qualifier Shows

- Back to Back Peaks

- Big Gaps in between Shows

I use my own prep last year as a general example of this to help provide some insight on this too!

I hope you all find this insightful as always!

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Following on from last weeks episode, where we dived into all things Peak Week in and of itself - this week I wanted to discuss how you can set yourself up to ensure that the peak week in itself is well managed & enjoyable.

Essentially, how can we make sure that the lead up to the show is smooth & ensures you can display your best look on stage?

I hope you find this episode insightful and helpful as always!

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About time I followed through with a full episode to walk through the peaking process, specifically for the female competitor - and how this ranges through different categories for different physiques.

I really hope that both athletes and coaches (or simply anyone interested) can gain some valuable knowledge and insight from this episode!

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Often as bodybuilders we are scrutinised or judged for doing things others perceive to be ‘weird’ or out of the ‘norm’. 



But ultimately we choose to dictate what we perceive as ‘normal’ both for good & bad reasons.

In this weeks episode I dive into this topics and share how you can use this to your advantage or disadvantage in life & your bodybuilding process.

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This week on the podcast, we are joined by special guest Ariane Hine (@ari.gyms)

Ari is a Natural Figure Competitor, having competed for the first time in 2024 with an extremely successful season - taking 2nd Place in Toned Figure at PCA Yorkshire & a Top 3 Placing at the UKDBA International Championships.

In this episode, we were able to talk about all the pivotal points in Ari’s journey that led her to where she is today. Particularly, all of the valuable lessons that she as learnt along the way so far as she has navigated her bodybuilding journey.

Ari also opens up about her experience with Endometriosis and how she has navigated this alongside her competitive goals. She gives some incredible insight that will undoubtedly help so many other females know that they are not alone in their experience, and that they too, can accomplish the goals they set out for themselves

I hope you all love this conversations as much as I did! 

If you do, please give the podcast a 5 star rating and make sure to share it on your socials! 

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Roundtable episode this week where I was joined by fellow female NBW Athletes, Zena Al Kelaby & Ella Calverley for a good old chit chat - in this episode we go off tangent down a number of different topics, but mainly discuss differences in prep experiences, managing expectations & dealing with pressure as a competitor.

We will be keeping these trio epodes regular in the future so if you have any future requests please let us know!

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I am sure many of you at this time of year might be embarking on, or in the middle of some form of fat loss phase.

If not I am sure at some point in the future, this will become a part of your process or at least something you maybe trying to help others with.


Now, one thing thats always painful to see when it comes to these phases is when people really making them a lot HARDER from themselves than they need to. 

There are so many thing you can do to achieve your fat loss goals, whilst making the process considerable easer AND enjoyable for yourself.

So, in todays episode I take you through 5 of my best pieces of advice for making this your reality.

Thank you for listening as always!

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This weeks episode touches on a VERY important reminder in your bodybuilding process, if your goal is to legitimately make progress.

It can be a challenging concept to accept, but one that is absolutely essential if you want to be able able to consistently step forwards & maximise what you are capable of achieving.

Thank you for listening as always!

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Very excited to finally have Aj on the podcast this week to discuss relationships as a bodybuilder in depth.

We discuss how to navigate your personal relationships alongside your bodybuilding process, being in a relationship with a bodybuilder vs non-bodybuilder, important lessons we have learnt within our own relationships & so much more…

We really hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode & are able to find some valuable insights!

Thank you for listening as always!

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Any suggestions, feedback or questions please shoot them in the comments below!



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