Episode 232: Is the toned figure criteria evolving?

Join me in todays episode where I discuss sleep quality/duration during a contest prep and why it might drastically reduce. I give a brief description on stress and it's effects on our body and why we would want to keep levels low for as long as we can. I then go into how Zopiclone works and helps improve sleep quality/duration and it's alternatives. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today.

Fem test has now been around in the industry, within the UK, for the last four years or so. When it first came out, there were a lot of sceptical coaches who shunned its usage. Now, four years later I give my opinion and use examples from my own female clients to help try and change the narrative.  If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. 2024 season results: 1st x 81 2nd x 47 3rd x 18 Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss my observation of the toned figure class over the past two years. The criteria is certainly being pushed and what we are seeing being rewarded, for the most part, is a slightly leaner look. Give this episode a listen if you plan on competing within the PCA ranks! If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the post show blast. There is a big debate in the industry about blasting post show or dropping down to more of a 'bro cruise'. In this episode I describe the differences between the two and what that would involve. Having done both myself I give my first hand experiences of which I prefer. If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join in today episode where I discuss all things PCA and 2Bros. I talk about the difference in cost, production, venue, pathway and much more. Having competed as an athlete in both federations and coached athletes in both federation I offer my personal insight to which I prefer and why. 2024 client results: 1st x 81 2nd x 47 3rd x 18 If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in today’s episode where I discuss how a bodybuilding show is judged. I attend shows every week and speak to so many athletes, and coaches, who aren't really sure how the final placings are decided. That being said, I've put this episode together which explains the process and a couple of tips to help you bump up the placings from show to show. Client results so far this season: Overall x 9 1st x 81 2nd x 47 3rd x 18 If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss just how hard the post show phase can be in your perception of your own body. I share my experiences over the years working with clients, the emotions they have felt and how I've tried to help them overcome it.  Client results so far this season: Overall x 9 1st x 81 2nd x 45 3rd x 17 If you're looking to join one of the U.K's most successful team this season then enquire today.

Join me in today’s episode where I discuss the differences in the look that is being rewarded in the bikini class within the U.K. NPC/IFBB scene vs the looks being reward in European Pro Qualifiers. It’s something I noticed in 2022 and is still very obvious today.   Client results so far this season: Overall x 9 1st x 80 2nd x 44 3rd x 16 If you're looking to join the U.K most successful team so far in the 2024 season then enquire today. Give me a follow on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss whether or not you should load bikini girls going into a show. I go into what exactly that means, what scenarios in which you would and what scenarios in which you wouldn't. I also give examples of what I've done differently with athletes this year thats lead to success each time. Client results so far this season: Overall x 9 1st x 77 2nd x 43 3rd x 16 If you're looking to join the U.K most successful team so far in the 2024 season then enquire today.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how to plan your 2025 season. Recently there have been a few show dates being released in the U.K for next year and I wanted to share my thoughts on how to approach your upcoming season. I go into what I would do with first timers but also what I would do with seasoned competitors. If you're looking to join the U.K most successful team so far in the 2024 season then enquire today.