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Not everyone wants you to have the tools to succeed. Keep that in mind when you’re being given advice and when you take advice. I am a member of multiple groups for bodybuilding competitors on Social Media and try to help as many people as I can. It doesn’t matter whether they are my clients or not, because I love the sport. This is why I created the group “Bikini, Wellness, Figure Competition Guidance” because I was banned from a Read More

If I told you that Vitamin D is more toxic than Nicotine, Ethanol, Trichloroethylene and Sucrose…you would probably think I am crazy.  But now that I have your attention, I will get back to that in a minute. Toxicity of Chemicals. First off, let me state we are specifically referring to “toxicity,” not things that can cause other health issues like cancer, diabetes, etc., though that is certainly the case for some. Did you know that rice contains arsenic?  That Read More

  What exactly are the judges looking for in an NPC and IFBB bodybuilding competition? If you have also found yourself wondering what judges are looking for, particularly from the new Wellness division, we’re here to help! Many competitors come to us and tell us that it is very hard to determine what the judges are looking for. One of the reasons is they see a competitor win a show who they feel is too hard. In other shows a Read More

What exactly are the judges looking for in an NPC and IFBB bodybuilding competition? If you have also found yourself wondering what judges are looking for, we’ve got that covered for you! Many competitors come to us and tell us that it is very hard to determine what the judges are looking for. One of the reasons is they see a competitor win a show who they feel is too hard. In other shows a competitor may win who seems Read More

For those who compete in Bodybuilding, cardio is a big issue and philosophies are all over the place.  We consider ourselves “cardio minimalists”, with respect to offseason and contest prep. Cardio is fantastic for general health purposes and it does well for fat loss, and keeping fat gain in check when used responsibly. However, cardio is not your friend when it comes to building an “optimal physique”. Yet on the same token, it will eventually become a necessary evil when it comes Read More

Q: Do I really need a coach for a bodybuilding competition? If so, when do I actually need one because that is a lot of money to spend in the “offseason” isn’t it? A: If you want just to compete in a bodybuilding competition and do pretty good, no…you do not need a coach. If you want to compete in a smaller federation where softer physiques are the norm and competition might not be as fierce, you may not need Read More

Why do I call out people for giving bad advice to competitors? Why don’t I just keep scrolling and mind my own business? Because I take this seriously. Coaching is my chosen profession and because there are no licensing regulations and literally ANYONE at any level can claim to be a prep coach and take money from unsuspecting competitors because we like to think that people wouldn’t charge for a service if they actually aren’t experts. But mostly because I’ve Read More

You’ve just completed the final show of your season, you’ve been living on poverty carbs and fats for weeks on end…but what now? First, take what I am saying with a grain of salt, because a single post cannot cover it all. Though it is not overly complicated, there is no one size fits all…this is just the basics. Hopefully you or your coach put a plan together to get you started on the right path AND you were in Read More

As I reflect back on this weekend’s Emerald Cup, I can’t help but focus on the most asked question, “How many competitors do you have here?” When we replied with “Just one” the excitement on people’s faces dulled slightly as they politely ended the conversation. This happens with fellow coaches, other competitors, and just your average spectators. Quantity is best, or is it? The assumption always seems to be that quantity is where it’s at. I get it. If I’m Read More

Online Training has taken the Prep Coach career to a new level. How it works differ from coach to coach. Many coaches only allow check-ins once a week, and may even ask you to hold all questions until then, and there are a few that allow for 24hr communication. Some will give you a workout program that is shared by others, and some will customize them for you. When you are looking for a coach, you should do your homework. Read More

WATER and SODIUM depletion during Peak Week can have a negative effect to your conditioning on Contest Day. Peak Week During Peak Week, our shared objective is to optimize muscle hydration while minimizing subcutaneous water retention. To achieve this, it’s crucial to distinguish between methods based on Science, and “Bro Science” myths. By focusing on effective strategies, we can enhance muscle definition and maintain optimal conditioning on show day. In our previous conversation, we talked about how the Bro Science Read More

The stage is upon you as you begin your peak week water and sodium manipulation protocol in preparation of your next Bodybuilding Show. Stop me if you have heard this before… Trust the Process 2 weeks out from your bodybuilding show, your physique looks fantastic. Conditioning is on point, you’re dry and look like you belong on stage as peak week approaches. Doesn’t matter if you’re in a Bikini class or a bodybuilder…still applies. Around 7-14 days out the water Read More