Ep 90 Wedding Celebrations, Training Frequency & Protein Bars

In this episode of The Storey StrengthCast, hear Shane's candid take on balancing life's celebrations with fitness goals, overcoming setbacks, and optimizing training routines. Whether you're dealing with post-party recovery or seeking effective ab development strategies, this episode offers practical insights with a relaxed, honest tone.Key Topics:Shane recounts his wedding celebrations and how they impacted his training and body composition.The importance of long-term perspective in bodybuilding and lifestyle choices.Practical tips for getting back into routine after indulgence or break periods.How alcohol and social events influence body composition and recovery.The value of prioritizing experiences over perfect adherence.Detailed analysis of protein sources, especially protein bars vs. whole foods.Differences in training frequency: 4 vs. 6 days per week and individual recovery considerations.The approach to cycle length and body weight targets during cut and bulk phases.Addressing common misconceptions about metabolic adaptation and starvation mode.Effective strategies for developing abdominal muscles and making them pop.Q&A form:https://forms.gle/gYGmfuU91kDdWfFF7Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Wedding Reflections09:27 Balancing Life and Bodybuilding22:12 Protein Sources: Bars vs. Whole Foods23:46 Training Frequency: 4 vs. 6 Days a Week27:10 Training Frequency and Recovery30:06 Cutting and Bulking Strategies32:58 Understanding Metabolic Adaptation42:16 Developing Abs EffectivelyTo keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below:1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAItDownload 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h⁠FREE Fat Loss guide:⁠https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/⁠Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE:⁠https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide⁠Free Bulking Calculator:https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.spaceMyCoreSupplements Discount Code:Storey10https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/J3U Discount Code: SHANE5https://j3university.com/