Episode 236: Does prep get easier with experience?

Join me in today's episode where I discuss how to peak for back to back shows. As we are 12 days away from the season commencing here in the U.K there will be many athletes who will compete back to back weekends and some who will do 3, 4 or 5 weekends on the trot. In this episode I go through how I manage that from a coaching perspective and what that might look like for clients.  Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk 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 weather or not prep gets easier the more experience you gain. I give examples from my first prep vs every other time that I prepped there after. I share what I learned, what I did differently and ultimate answer the question on if it got easier with experience. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you’re looking to compete in 2025/2026 and want to join the team then enquire today.

Join me in today's episode where I discuss why you haven't won a sword yet. I go into signs that you are close to winning a sword and what to look out for. It's always our job as coaches to give realistic expectations to our athlete of their level and where we feel they are at. If your athletes aren't close to winning a sword, thats okay, it doesn't mean they won't be one day. But if they aren't close now, please don't tell them that they are and set them up for failure! Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk 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 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.