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The Brutal Truth About Bodybuilding Prep (and How It Affects Your Relationship)
Manage episode 498856378 series 2855922
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what bodybuilding prep actually looks like—from the brutal physical demands and mental toll to the impact it can have on your relationships.
We talk about:
What a realistic prep timeline looks like
The difference between “lifestyle lean” and stage lean
How cardio, macros, and step goals ramp up
What partners should expect during prep (and how to survive it together)
How to avoid post-show rebound and depression
Red flags to watch for (physical health, sleep, infections)
The importance of communication with your coach
Tips for peak week, show day, and navigating post-show life
Whether you’re a first-time competitor, thinking about doing a show, or you’re the partner of someone prepping—this episode gives it to you straight with humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.
🔗 Want access to Cody’s free prep workshop?
Leave a comment or DM Cody on Instagram @mrcoachcody to get the link.
94 episodes
Manage episode 498856378 series 2855922
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what bodybuilding prep actually looks like—from the brutal physical demands and mental toll to the impact it can have on your relationships.
We talk about:
What a realistic prep timeline looks like
The difference between “lifestyle lean” and stage lean
How cardio, macros, and step goals ramp up
What partners should expect during prep (and how to survive it together)
How to avoid post-show rebound and depression
Red flags to watch for (physical health, sleep, infections)
The importance of communication with your coach
Tips for peak week, show day, and navigating post-show life
Whether you’re a first-time competitor, thinking about doing a show, or you’re the partner of someone prepping—this episode gives it to you straight with humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.
🔗 Want access to Cody’s free prep workshop?
Leave a comment or DM Cody on Instagram @mrcoachcody to get the link.
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