Summary
In this conversation, AJ Morris discusses the considerations for taking on first-time competitors and the importance of understanding their diet, training, stress, and lifestyle. He emphasizes the need to build tolerance and resilience in athletes to prevent them from hating the sport. AJ also discusses the different bodybuilding categories and how to choose the right one based on an individual's shape and structure. He highlights the importance of managing expectations and being honest with athletes about their potential in the sport. In this conversation, AJ Morris and Lawrence discuss various aspects of bodybuilding, including the pursuit of the sport, the importance of enjoyment and commitment, the value of the process, planning a contest prep, diet breaks and refeeds, mini-cuts and rapid fat loss, and modifying training during prep.
Takeaways
Bodybuilding requires a high level of commitment and enjoyment to be successful.
Winning a show is not the only measure of success in bodybuilding; the journey and the mastery of the craft are equally important.
Planning a contest prep involves estimating the amount of weight to be lost, setting a timeline, and controlling the rate of loss.
Diet breaks and refeeds can be beneficial for psychological and physiological reasons during a prep.
Mini-cuts may be necessary for individuals who start their prep in a soft condition, and a faster rate of loss may be appropriate.
Training during prep should be adjusted based on performance feedback, with a focus on retaining muscle and managing fatigue.
Chapters
00:00 Considerations for Taking on First-Time Competitors
03:00 Protecting Competitors from Hating the Sport
06:50 Resilience and Tolerance in Bodybuilding
09:25 Bodybuilding as a Lifestyle
12:18 The Importance of Having a Coach
14:56 Choosing the Right Category in Bodybuilding
23:39 Factors to Consider in Choosing a Bodybuilding Category
32:15 Managing Expectations in Bodybuilding
39:41 The Pursuit of Bodybuilding
41:20 The Importance of Enjoyment and Commitment
42:31 The Value of the Process
47:42 Planning a Contest Prep
50:37 Diet Breaks and Refeeds
56:16 Mini-Cuts and Rapid Fat Loss
01:00:08 Modifying Training During Prep
Where to find AJ:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmorris_
Coaching: https://www.madebymorriscoaching.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AJMorrisFitness
Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/
Links to find the boys:
Shane Storey
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94
Email: storeystrength@gmail.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sstorey94/
Lawrence King
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lawrenceking
