Maintenance Phases as a Bodybuilder

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.A lot of bodybuilders obsess over growing and dieting - but a sometimes overlooked secret to long-term progress is mastering maintenance. In this episode, I break down what a true maintenance phase looks like, how to set calories and macros, and why 'holding the line' can be your most productive block of the year.Discussions Include:Defining maintenance: performance-stable calories, bodyweight ranges, biofeedback markersHow to find your maintenance intakeTraining during maintenance: Fuelling enough to yield training performanceUsing maintenance to resensitise to volume and nutrition for your next growth phase or dietManaging hunger, NEAT, sleep, and stress without the mental load of a deficit or surplusWhy you can still recomposition at 'maintenance'Lifestyle wins: social flexibility, travel, deloads, and shaping sustainable habitsWhether you’re coming off a diet, needing to step back during a growth phase, or just need a physiological and psychological reset, this episode gives you a practical playbook for turning maintenance into momentum.S xWatch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Rqx4wixeIr8Find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bbTHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase hereBeyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here