February 14, 2022

Progressing in the Sport of Bodybuilding

57 minutes

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Sarah and Steff are back in with a jam packed episode. We follow on from last week’s topic of deloads and recovery, delving into progressing as a competitor.

In this episode we cover lot’s of different subjects that fall under the umbrella of progression. We share insights into motivation techniques, setting up for success and performance during your menstrual cycle

Discussions include:
*Progressing in the gym
*Goal setting
*Being coached
*Post show considerations
*Reverse dieting and off season
*Performance related goals
*Disordered patterns
*Dragging out a calorie deficit
*Self development
*Life skills learnt through bodybuilding
*Finding your why
*Cost of competing
*Realistic muscle gain
*Managing expectations around contest prep
*The journey of bodybuilding
*Reasons to compete
*Considerations before starting a prep
*Listener question: How do you stay motivated t keep going it?
*Bodybuilding community and building your circle
*Networking
*Being realistic with your goals
*Setting up for success
*Listener question: Progressing with weight, in line with your menstrual cycle
*Psychological ties to a reduction in training
*Benefits to tracking your menstrual cycle
*Adapting your training to hormonal changes and life commitments

Studies mentioned:
Thompson et al (2020) 23 studies investigating the effects of the menstrual cycle.
Thompson et al 2019 Sports medicine pp1-15

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