Short vs long off season as a competitive bodybuilder Guest. Dr Zena Al Kelaby | The Beyond Condition Competitor Series Ep. 6

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Ep. 6 of The Beyond  Condition Competitor Series.Sarah welcomes Zena Al Kelaby to the Beyond Condition Podcast, Zena offers plenty of insight into how she faces all phases as a competitive bodybuilder.Zena has recently entered her 2023 prep, off the back of a 3 year off season. This episode will give you plenty to consider when entering your off season, sharing useful experience and information that will help you understand more about committing to all phases as a competitor.Discussions include:*Social media*Zena’s story*Bodybuilding preps*Tunnel vision*Bodybuilding as a choice*Being a competitor*The journey to stage*Off season*Gaining quality muscle tissue*Length of a growth phase*Benefits of off season*Readiness to prep*Reverse dieting*Hormonal adaptations*Mental health*Food pathologies*Food disorders*Social occasions as a bodybuilder*Off plan foods*Support network*Relationship with food*Food plans and macro tracking*Longevity as a bodybuilder*Back to back*Training performance*Post show*Hunger hormones*Peak week*Finding your why*Facing challenges in prep*The benefits of a coach*Photo comparisons*Monitoring progress*Body image*Menstrual cycle*Organ health*Length of a prep*CardioFollow Zena on Instagram @_dr.zenaWatch it here: https://youtu.be/g5phlVQEglcFind Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bbTHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase hereBeyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here