Give it the Beanz

Join me in todays episode where I discuss whether or not you should compete year in year out. I go into the scenarios which it is viable/recommended and the scenarios in which it isn't. I discuss the difference from class to class, natural vs assisted, male vs female and much more.  In the first 12 weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 49 2nd x 18 3rd x 10 If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how I coach season athletes. Athletes that have already been on stage multiple times develop a particular thought process of how they think things should go, how they should feel peaking/show day and what they want to do show to show. It becomes my job to manage all that and thats what this podcast goes into. In the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 49 2nd x 17 3rd x 10 If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram @prepcoachuk

Join me in today's episode where I discuss how to navigate post show and feeling lost. This is something I've experienced first hand but also helped a lot of clients over come throughout the years. Please understand that those feeling are very normal and extremely common. In the first seven weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 41 2nd x 17 3rd x 7 If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how peaking strategies might change from show to show. I give first hand examples from this season of how I changed the peak with an open bodybuilder and a bikini girl, both of whom have had tremendous success.  In the first seven weeks of the 2025 season the team has collected: Overall x 5 1st x 41 2nd x 17 3rd x 7 If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram @prepcoachuk

Join me in today episode where I welcome the new PCA PRO, Kennedy Navarro. In todays episode we talk about Kennedys journey from the start, where it all began, right the way up to winning her pro card. We talk about what we did between her first season and second, the highs and lows of prep and so much more. For any female out there looking to compete or turn pro, this episode is invaluable. Follow us on instagram: @prepcoachuk @kennedynfit If you are looking to join the team and turn PCA Pro then enquire today.

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.

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.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss strategies you can implement into your diet when your appetie is low in a bulk. I go into what you can do before inevitably having to diet and how you can prolong your gaining phase by a few weeks. 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 why you should do multiple shows during your competitive season. I first look at the benefit to you as the athlete but then go on to explain how invaluable it is to your coach. If you are thinking of competing in just the one show and going straight into an off season give this a listen and it'll change your mind! In the 2024 season so far the team have collected: 1st x 72 2nd x 41 3rd x 16 87% of total results being in the top 2! 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 manage a prep when you have young children. I talk through the common themes I've seen amongst my clients over the years and how they've managed their prep and made it to stage. I describe the obstacles that you might face and how you can over come them. In the 2024 season so far the team have collected: 1st x 69 2nd x 37 3rd x 15 87% of total results being in the top 2! 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 the feelings many of us can have post show. I give an example from my 1st ever show and how I felt after it and why that taking a break from being so structured for a short while made me find my love for it again. I also give accounts from my clients over the years. This episode is not to be missed if you're going through prep for the first time.  In the past 14 weeks the team have collected: 1st x 67 2nd x 35 3rd x 15 87% of total results being in the top 2! 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 give an insight to what goes on in my head when a result doesn't go the way we wanted. I talk about what I feel in those moments and what I do in the days/weeks after. I discuss a few different examples from the past 10 weeks where clients have not placed one week, then went on to win their class or overall the next week and the emotions that go with it. In the past 10 weeks the team have collected: 1st x 56 2nd x 29 3rd x 13  86% of total results being in the top 2! If you're looking to join the U.K most successful team so far in the 2024 season then enquire today.

Join me in today episode where I discuss the teams success in the first 8 weeks of the 2024 season here in the U.K. I go into great detail as to how I managed having 10 athletes in back to back shows and discuss check ins, the hotel the night before, show day, the time in between and the burgers there after. If you're a young coach wondering how to manage multiple clients in a show this one is not to be missed! In the past 8 weeks the team have collected: 1st x 54 2nd x 28 3rd x 12  87% of total results being in the top 2! 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 the post show period. I go into what to do immedietly post show, what to expect and what your focus needs to shift to. I give my own personal account over the years of how I've handled it and how I approach it with clients.  Team results from the first 4 weeks of the bodybuilding season: 1st x 22 2nd x 14 3rd x 6 42 top threes currently leads the United Kingdom as it currently stands. If you're looking to join the winning team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss if and how you can improve show to show. I recap this past weekend where I had 9 people competing on stage and discuss what I'm going to do differently with them this weekend. This past weekend the team produced:

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how I reverse my clients into a show. I give you an example of how I reverse diet using one of my clients that is sitting at two weeks out. I also go into why we need to do this and the science behind it. If you are interested in competing in 2024/2025 then do not hesitate to join a winning team and enquire today. Drop me a follow on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in today's episode where I share some tips on how to get through the last four weeks of prep. I go into what I've learnt from previous preps and perhaps what I might do a little differently next time around. If you are competing for the first time or are earlier on in your competitive journey this is not one to be missed. If you are looking to compete in 2024 or 2025 then enquire today to get started. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I go through all the things you'll expect to feel around the six week out marker. I give examples from my own previous preps and clients over the years. If you are prepping for the first time and want to know what to expect then this is not to be missed.   If you are looking to compete in 2024/2025 and want to win/place in all your shows then enquire today.    Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I give an insight to the 'what' and 'why' behind peak week. I give examples of what I do with my clients nutrition, expenditure and PEDs across the week. I also give you a few different examples of how you might load going into the show. If you are looking to compete in 2024/2025 and want to win/place in all your shows then enquire today.  Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode here I discuss wether or not you should get judges feedback. I go into how feedback might vary based on the line up that is in front of your and why it shouldn't dictate what you do for the rest of your season. I also give me own personal experience where judges feedback helped me understand criteria better. If you are looking to join a winning team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss goal setting for shows. I go through the pros/con and why you should set realistic targets. I also give my personal experience from my competitive career on the focus it gave me, the drive it brought but then also the sense of failure at falling short of my target. If you're thinking about competing then this episode isn't to be missed. If you are looking to join the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the bodybuilding criteria. I go through what the judges expect to see but also what you should consider going into your show. I also give an example of how I've brought a different look with the same client over two seperate seasons and got a better result. If you are looking to compete in bodybuilding and want to win your upcoming shows then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in today episode where I discuss the possibility of prepping twice in the same year. I go into the scenario by which it might happen, the pros/cons, how you would manage it, my personal experience and recommendations. If you are looking to join the team then enquire today to get start. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in today episode where I discuss the journey from moving up from bikini to wellness. I go into what you would need to do from a training perspective, the wellness criteria, the PED considerations you might need to make and much more.  If you are looking to compete in 2024 or 2025 then enquire today to get started. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I go into the non androgenic side of PEDs usage in females. I cover insulin, hGH, metformin, telmisartan, clen and thyroid hormone.  If you are looking to add in these tools but want more information then don't hesitate to reach out and ask on instagram @prepcoachuk Join a winning team for 2024 and enquire today.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the difference between cheat meals vs high days on prep. I go into exactly why they are used and what I find more beneficial.  If you are thinking about competing in 2024 then enquire today and lets get planning the shows you'll win. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays podcast where I delve deep into how to get capped delts. I use program examples of female bikini girls and male mens physique that denotes the volume, frequency and rep ranges to help bring up the lateral delt.  If you are interested in coaching then enquire today to get started. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the pros and cons on training to failure vs reps in reserve (RIR). I go into what built my own physique and the paradigm shift in the industry the past three years.  2023 season results: 52 x 1st 35 x 2nd 16 x 3rd 103 top threes for the year! Enquire today to join one of the U.K leading prep coaching companies

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the increasing popular classic bodybuilding/classic physique class. I go into what actually makes a look 'classic' and my views on wether you should use it as a stepping stone between mens physique and bodybuilding. 2023 season results: 52 x 1st 34 x 2nd 15 x 3rd 101 top threes for the year! Enquire today to join one of the U.K leading prep coaching companies.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss how to go about planning your 2024 season. I go into what I would do for first timers, seasoned competitors and when to compete across the year. I wrap up by discussing when you should hire a coach. If you are looking to compete in 2024 then enquire today and lets get planning your shows. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss if it's feasible for natural athletes to compete in untested federations. I use this most recent weekends result as an example but also go into realistic expectations and classes. 2023 results so far: 51 x 1st 32 x 2nd 14 x 3rd If you're thinking about competing in 2024 then enquire today and lets get planning your season.

Join me in todays episode where I review the last 4 years and discuss my own personal journey within the past 10 years in the fitness industry.  I specialise in athletes in their 1st-3rd season of competing, enquire now to join the team. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays podcast where I breakdown how a bodybuilding show is judged. I go into score card breakdown, head judges decision and much more. I also touch on wether or not to get judges feedback.  2023 season results so far:

Join me as I discuss and reflect on my recent trip to Dubai to go support my client, Chris Rendall compete in WNBF UAE. I go into the journey itself, exactly what we did with food, fluid, salt and how show day went itself. I also touch on what it was like peaking athletes from the plane on the way home. If you are looking to compete domestically or international then join one of the U.K leading prep coaching companies and enquire today. Follow me on insta: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss considerations you must take into account when competing abroad. I go into examples for bikini girls and open bodybuilders plus what you could potentially do if your assisted. If you are thinking about competing abroad and interested in joining the team then enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I welcome one of my clients to the show, Jade Fraser. In 2022 Jade competed internationally in France and Poland where she did incredibly well. We discuss the differences on competing in the United Kingdom vs competing abroad, things to consider and Jades future plans. Follow us on instagram: @prepcoachuk @jadeefraser If you are thinking about competing internationally then enquire today and lets get planning your shows.

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the approach I use with fluids whilst peaking clients for a show and then on show day itself. I break down the science behind it and dispel old school bro science approaches.   If you're looking to compete then join the U.K leading team with 80 top threes so far in the 2023 season. Enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk

Join me in todays episode where I discuss the ins and out of the difference class: Mens physique, classic and open bodybuilding. It's fairly apparent what the judges are looking for, however it can be a little confusing when you are first starting out. I breakdown exactly what the judges want and the difference between the three different categories. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you're looking to join the team, enquire today. 2023 results so far: 1st x 39 2nd x 24 3rd x 10

Join me in today episode where I discuss the difference between the toned, athletic and trained figure categories. I go into exactly what the judges are looking for as you move up and the difference some federations have in regards to posing. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk If you are thinking about competing in figure but aren't sure which category you'd best be suited too then enquire today.

Join me in today episode where I discuss my use of Dyazide and Aldactone with clients from this past season and the look that it helped bring to stage. I go through the individual use of each diuretics, why I used each one, the look it brought, the category I used them with and why I sometimes used both. If you are unsure on how to use then do not hesitate to join the team and enquire today. Follow me on instagram: @prepcoachuk