E61 - How To Plan Gaining & Cutting Phases In Strength Sports

In strength sports, there is a lot of short-term thinking, mostly in regards to the 8-12 weeks before a competition. But what happens the rest of the time that isn't comp prep? How do you plan for long-term body composition changes? (0:00) - Introduction (0.36) - The Importance of Long Term Planning & Common Pitfalls  (4:00) - Balancing Bulking, Cutting, and Maintenance with Competition Prep (8:42) - Approach for Strength Athletes (13:15) - Pre-Competition Strategy (14:38) - Utilizing DEXA Scans (18:08) - Transitioning From a Deficit to a Surplus (20:42) - Conclusion & Outro   WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills