What does a figure competitor peak week look like? One of the parts of the entire contest prep process that gets a ton of questions has to be the peak week portion. It seems almost like the peak week process is wrapped behind a veil of voodoo magic and last minute tricks to magically transform […]
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(Video) 5/4/15 – RoxStar Client Contest Prep Follow Ups!
Our awesome RoxStars are gearing up for their shows, in fact one was in peak week and successfully completed her first show of the season! Lots of FANTASTIC progress with all of our amazing figure gals. I’m sharing some specific tips on their diets, our carb cycling approach, cardio breakdowns, and exactly what each of […]
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Client Progress: Brittany Pacheco – A Detailed Look At A Contest Prep Journey One Year In The Making
A good contest prep coach, one worth your hard earned money, is going to tell what you NEED to hear, which isn’t always necessarily what you WANT TO hear. Many a time for competitors, we all want things NOW. We want to get on the stage NOW. We want to be show ready and show […]
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Fasted Cardio: A Waste Of Time?
If there’s one topic that is highly contested when it comes to cardiovascular training, it’s whether or not fasted cardio is worth the effort. For several years, the debate has divided the opinions of trainers, coaches, and trainees alike on the efficacy of the practice of fasted cardio. Yet despite all of this, many continue […]
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VIDEO BLOG: PART 2 – Calming Nerves Pre-Competition, Avoiding Post Contest Rebound, Reverse Dieting Tips
Ok so I recently shared Part 1 of this Q&A Series which covered tips on staying calm before your show. Today’s post is covering post contest rebound (and how to avoid it, or at least keep it under control), and some reverse dieting tips.
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RoxStars Shining On Stage This Past Weekend – November 8, 2014
Huge Congrats for our RoxStars this weekend. We have a top 10 finish AND a clean sweep at this past weekend’s shows. So proud of their work! Show some love, like/share/comment: Connie Braaten took the stage in Los Angeles at the NPC Irongames. She worked really hard for this prep, and although it wasn’t the easiest […]
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Pre-Show Jitters, Anxiety, Mind Phukery, and Remaining Calm Before Your Competition
So, you’ve spent X amount of weeks or months prepping for your upcoming show. You followed your plan to a “T”. You didn’t skip your meals, you kept cheating under control, you did all of your cardio, and you made sure to always hit the weights hard and heavy. You’ve spent hours working on posing […]
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How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat) – A Multi Part Series. Part 2: Deloading Training and Cardio
So in Part 1 of our series How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat), we talked about the importance of reverse dieting out of your show meal plan to avoid a rebound or any kind of unwanted excess weight gain. Today’s article will cover how to allow your body to recover […]
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How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat) – A Multi Part Series. Part 1: Reverse Dieting and Post Contest Nutrition
So if there is a number one question that I get asked often (in the case of contest prep) I can say that it would be, “How do you come off of your diet?”. I think that knowing how to properly transition from weeks (and months for some) of dieting is the pitfall for many […]
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