The Off Season: Where Prep Is Actually Won - Episode 3 - Season 2

The off season is not a break. It’s where your next prep is decided.In this episode, Chris and Rachel unpack what the growth season really means for bikini, wellness, and bodybuilding competitors.We cover:• Why prep starts the minute you walk off stage• Reverse dieting and restoring health post show• How much weight gain is actually appropriate• Why staying too lean hurts progress• Building muscle properly with progressive overload• Growth season nutrition and protein targets• Why posing should start long before prep• The mental shift after stepping off stagePlus the debut of our new segment “Sharns” featuring one very dramatic two weeks out meltdown.If you’re serious about competing and improving your physique season to season, this is required listening.Find us here:🎧 Follow The Macro Lounge on Spotify📸 Instagram: @macro_lounge_podcast▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMacroLoungePodcast📩 Email: [email protected] with us:👙 Posing School – Accentuate Posing Academyhttps://www.instagram.com/accentuate_posing_academy/💪 Coaching with Chris – Team Bold Physiquehttps://www.instagram.com/teamboldphysique/✨ Competition Bikinis – Accentuate Bikinishttps://www.instagram.com/accentuatebikinis/