All About Post-Show For Competitors (What To Know As A First Time Competitor Part 4) | PD Podcast Ep.46

Today's episode is part four in what to know as a first time competitor. Check out episodes 33, 44, and 45 for the first three parts. After the prep is over and all of the competitions are finished, post-show can be a fragile and vulnerable time—both physically and mentally—for competitors, and it can be hard to navigate the freedom. Alex, Austin, and Sue discuss what happens after your competitions are over, post-show metrics, how to deal with gaining weight, and more. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let’s get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:10) What are the first things competitors need to focus on post-show? (8:31) What are some of the things to be aware of in the immediate weeks following the show? (12:31) What metrics should we be focusing on coming out of the show? (15:17) How to deal with gaining weight post-show (22:59) Real-life reverse examples (31:17) More tips on how to deal with post-show weight gain (42:21) What rate of weight gain should I have & how long should my improvement season last? (47:31) The post-show fire has been lit—now what? (49:32) Wrap-up (51:17) A super special bonus exclusively for podcast listeners? Additional Resources: What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/eef9c What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/10a3bf What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 3) - https://pod.fo/e/10bd81 Why You Can't Progress (Even If You've Tried Everything) - https://pod.fo/e/103ef8 Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear/ Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - @alexbush__ Coach Austin - @austincurrent_ Coach Sue - @suegainz Physique Development - @physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.