In 2016, Brandi and Tina published their all encompassing guide to competing in physique competition, 'What to Expect When You're Competing.' It's your "no B.S. guide to everything you need to know from making the decision to compete through what happens when you step off stage.
In this new 4-part series, we take it a step further and dive deeper into the lifecycle of a successful fitness/physique competitor.
Part 2 - The Cutting Phase = Embrace the Suck!
In today's episode we talk about the "cutting phase" of the competition cycle, or what many people refer to as the actual prep. Even though if you've already listened to the first episode in this series, you know every single phase is about prep. We define the cutting phase as the last 16-20+ (average) weeks leading up to a selected competition. This is where we "unwrap" the package you spent the pre-prep, off season, building phase creating. This phase is all about creating a balance of muscle with low levels of body fat to show a conditioned athlete on stage. This is often what will make or break you as an athlete. You WILL suffer. It WILL suck. But on the other side of that suffer and suck is an accomplishment so amazing that no trophy or placement will define your win. Buckle up buttercup and come along for the ride.
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