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Sarah and Steff welcome Zoe Thompson to the Beyond Condition Podcast to share her journey as a bodybuilder. Zoe talks to us about her transition into 'hobby' building after competing in the bikini division.

This episode gives truthful insights into the thoughts and feelings associated with being a competitor and provides useful information on how to make bodybuilding a lifestyle.

Discussions include:
*Transitioning from a dance background to competing
*Prep and relationships around that
*Positives from bodybuilding
*Being in a relationship with a bodybuilding
*Prep considerations
*Dealing with a prep
*Reversing out of a prep
*Relationship with food
*Letting go of stage lean condition
*Off season
*Enjoying bodybuilding
*Bodybuilding as a job vs bodybuilding whilst working full time
*The hobby building approach
*Flexible dieting
*Post show
*The effects of prep
*Body confidence
*Structuring each phase as a bodybuilding
*Living with a bodybuilder
*Support network
*Remaining objective
*Social media and external pressure

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Sarah welcomes George Wilson back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. George is a competitor and bodybuilding coach, working as part of the Flex Success team.

George shares his knowledge and experience with PED’s and mental health associated with bodybuilding.

*Psychological effects of bodybuilding
*Relationship with food
*Self growth
*Relationships as a bodybuilder
*Coaching relationship
*Disordered eating
*Post show
*Stage lean condition
*Being open and honest
*PED use
*Mental health associated with PED’s
*Positive impacts of podcasts
*Enjoying bodybuilding
*Switching off
*Interests outside of bodybuilding
*Preparation for prep
*Photoshoot prep
*External pressures
*Coming away from bodybuilding
*Building your inner circle
*Stopping use of PED's

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Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we openly discuss the topic of adherence when looking at physique development. We also talk about how learning more about adherence can help you build life skills.

There's plenty to cover under this topic including how to adhere to a diet, scale weight fluctuations and external pressures.

Discussions include:
 *Adherence
*Environment
*Realistic goal setting and expectations
*Fad diets
*Back to back shows
*Scale weight
*Calorie deficits
*Dietary preferences
*Re-feeds
*Dieting strategies
*Monitoring progress
*Tracking your training
*Prep
*Meal timings
*Building structure and routine
*Being prepared
*Social events
*External pressure
*Taking ownership
*Communicating with others
*Goal setting and daily wins
*Documenting your journey
*Self doubt

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Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we talk about managing multiple shows and the post show period as a competitor.

There's plenty to discuss when it comes to post show and the multiple factors that go into peaking for a show. We share a great deal of information in this episode that will resonate with many competitors and hope to share insights into the life of a competitor.

Discussions include:
*Post show reflections
*Peaking for a show
*After effects of a prep
*Back to back shows/ Reverse dieting
*Planning ahead
*Getting back on plan
*Effects of prep
*Sleep, hormonal changes and fatigue
*Dealing with hunger
*Utilising judges feedback
*Trusting your coach
*Competitor camaraderie
*Social media
*Self critique
*Supporting others
*Internal gratification
*Growth mindset
*Cheating on your diet
*Talking about internal struggles

And now it’s over to you!!!
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Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we cover the topics of injury, rehabilitation and training.

We hope you enjoy this episode and can take some golden nuggets of information away with you.

Discussions include:
*Dealing with injury as a bodybuilder
*Rehabilitation
*Mindset
*Seeking professional advice
*RICE method
*Injury prevention
*Keeping positive during injury
*Training for your goals
*Bespoke programming
*Emotional attachment to certain exercises
*listener question: best exercises for upper pecs
*Rest and recovery
*Injuries during a prep
*Being a well rounded athlete
*Breast augmentation

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Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. In the episode we delve into the many life skills that can come from bodybuilding.

We also talk about some of the things that you can face from external pressures, how bodybuilding can help enhance your life and also how to remain on track psychologically when competing.

Discussions include:
*Life skills gained through bodybuilding
*Tracking food
*External pressures
*Food variety
*Meal plans and flexible dieting
*Routine and structure
*Eating habits
*Resilience
*Socializing and relationships
*Internal happiness
*Communication
*Social media
*Attitude towards competing
*Competing and placings
*Embracing change

And now it’s over to you!!! 
We want to hear from our listeners, send us your topic suggestions and questions!
Get in touch via Instagram
@sarahparker_bb
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Watch it here: https://youtu.be/89ENmAmPzdo

🎙️ Beyond Condition brings you conversations with athletes, coaches, judges, researchers and industry experts exploring bodybuilding, performance, mindset, health and everything beyond the stage.

If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to Beyond Condition, share the episode with a fellow athlete or coach, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Sarah welcomes Thom Evans back to the Beyond Condition Podcast to talk about Stimulants, Caffeine and Fatigue Management.

We cover plenty of information across all areas of bodybuilding.

Discussions include:
*Training structure
*Fatigue management
*Relationships with bodybuilding
*Stimulants
*Sleep routines
*Caffeine
*Pre workouts
*Deloads
*Macronutrient splits
*Planning your show season
*Enjoying the process
*Reverse dieting
*Post show
*PED use in bodybuilding
*Competition frequency
*Pre/ post menopause and hormonal imbalances
*PED use and exposure length
*Prepping for a bodybuilding show
*The different phases as a bodybuilder
*Different female categories

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Thom is available to offer you a free consultation, to discuss anything we covered in this episode and for coaching enquiries. 

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Sarah welcomes George Wilson to the Beyond Condition Podcast. George is a competitor and bodybuilding coach, working as part of the Flex Success team.

George shares his knowledge and experience with PED’s and stress management. This episode is a great insight into how to maximise your success as a bodybuilder.

*Prep as an assisted athlete
*Managing fatigue
*Stress associated with PED's
*What is stress?
*Oxidative stress
*Acne and side effects associated with stress and PED use
*Interventions that can help control oxidative stress
-Nutrition
-Over the counter supplements
-Prescription medication
*Hygiene considerations
*Post show
*Appetite regulation
*Hormonal adaptations as a competitor
*Psychological considerations
*Transitioning into a prep
*Deloads
*Socializing as a competitor
*Preserving your energies
*Communicating with those around you
*Travelling as an assisted athlete
*Coaching experiences
*Different phases as a competitor
*Coaching your partner
*Relationships when bodybuilding
*Building routine and structure
*Stimulants and caffeine
*Androgen load

And now it’s over to you!!! 
We want to hear from our listeners, send us your topic suggestions and questions!
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Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we get stuck into the subject of imposter syndrome.

This episode covers so many topics that are relatable to bodybuilding and anyone looking to work on their physique.

Discussions include:
*Imposter syndrome
*Self doubt
*Social media
*Realising your own achievements
*Being realistic with your expectations
*Reflection
*Recognising how you feel
*Reaching out
*External pressure
*Feelings associated with prep
*Priorities
*PED use in bodybuilding
*Natural bodybuilding
*Comparing yourself to others
*Self comparison
*Body dysmorphia
*Injury
*Other people’s perception
*High achievers

And now it’s over to you!!! 
We want to hear from our listeners, send us your topic suggestions and questions!
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Watch it here: https://youtu.be/cKPODuoSmOU

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Sarah welcomes Austin Stout back to the Beyond Condition Podcast and they talk about female health as a bodybuilder.

Austin has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to physique development. Through his experience as a coach and competitor he is able to share valuable information on the effects bodybuilding has on the body and mind.

Discussions include:
*Homeostatic adaptations
*Cortisol
*Hormonal changes when dieting
*Bloodwork
*Menstrual cycles
*Effects of dieting
*Estrogen
*GI health
*Common environmental contributions that effect health during a dieting phase
*Acute and chronic effects
*Multiple preps and diet phases
*Looking at the bigger picture
*Emotional attachments to bodybuilding
*Age considerations
*Competition aspirations
*Prep start point
*Picking a show
*Stress
*Reverse dieting and recovery after a prep
*Diet and training fatigue
*Levels of leanest
*Social media
*Off season
*Practical advice to consider

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