Peak week for natural and assisted bodybuilders Guest. Thom Evans | The Beyond Condition Competitor Series Ep. 4

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Ep. 4 of The Beyond Condition Competitor Series. welcomes Thom Evans back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. This episode is centred around peak week, both as a natural and assisted athlete. We also cover many other topics including the different phases as a competitor, finding your why and building an athlete mindset.Peak week is where everything comes together, it can be both an exciting and eye opening time. Planning and structuring your peak week is crucial as it’s where all of your hard work solidifies, ready for your time on stage. Nailing every element of your peak will contribute heavily to your physique. We want to help you understand more about what to consider and how different strategies work for different athletes.Discussions include:*PED use in bodybuilding*Bodybuilding preps*Post show*Natural and assisted bodybuilding*Bodybuilding preps*Muscle gain*Bodybuilding categories*Photoshoot preps*Being competitive*Coaching relationship*Expectations*Reverse dieting*Over dieting*Peak week examples*Back to back shows*Achieving stage condition*Fat/ carb loading*Fluid manipulation *Show day foods*Managing digestion through a peak*Stimulant use*Dehydration*Show day timings*Stress management/ Inflammation*Training considerations*Deloads*Structuring peak week*Laxatives*Diuretics*Eating behaviours*Off plan meals*Food choices*’Filling out’*Allowing time for a prep*Sleep supplementation*Finding your why*Bodybuilding fundamentalFind Thom on Instagram @thom.evans.ifbbWatch it here: https://youtu.be/itCtyOARV2kFind Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bbTHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase hereBeyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here