Science of Bodybuilding

Unlocking the Power of Refeed Days

Steff Noble, Pro Prep Head Coach, WNBF Pro Bodybuilding is a rigorous pursuit that requires careful attention to diet and nutrition. In the quest for a chiseled physique, bodybuilders often employ various strategies to optimise their training and nutrition plans. One such strategy gaining popularity is the concept of refeed days. Let’s explore the benefits […]

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Achieving Your Fitness Goals: The Power of Cost-Benefit Analysis

Setting and achieving goals is a fundamental aspect of sports performance. Whether it’s improving your endurance, increasing your strength, or mastering a new skill, reaching your fitness goals requires effort and commitment. A cost benefit is a concept often used in the world of business and finance to weigh up the benefits of carrying out

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Managing Stress: Understanding the Circles of Influence

Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD WNBF Pro Stress the Killer of Progress The body and the mind are intrinsically linked. A healthy body helps foster an environment for a healthy mind, while the opposite is conversely true. A well-balanced individual with low levels of stress is always in a better position to develop their body and

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Understanding and Managing Sports Injuries

Disclaimer: full disclosure, I am not a physiotherapist, I also do not work in sports medicine. The content of this article is purely informative and not meant to treat sports injuries. If you do have a sports injury you may find this information useful, but you should seek out advice from a sports injury specialist.

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The Perimenopause: What’s Happening and the Importance of Exercise and Strength Training

Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD, & Ms Stephanie Noble The Perimenopause, What’s Happening? The peri-menopause is a transitional period that occurs before menopause, usually beginning in a woman’s late 30s or early 40s. During this time, a woman’s body undergoes significant changes both physiologically and psychologically. These changes can affect a woman’s health, well-being, and quality

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The Positive Prep Mindset: Framing, Context & Goals

“You’ll find out a lot about yourself during the journey. It’s the classic hero’s journey” At the time of writing, there is a war going on in mainland Europe for the first time in 70 years. Inflation is at a 40 year high causing a cost-of-living crisis with energy and food prices soaring. A recent

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What they don’t tell you about contest Prep & What to expect.

Dr. Andrew Chappell, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, WNBF Pro I love competitive bodybuilding; I’ve done it my whole life and I’ve got a lot out of it. I’ve made no secret of that fact, and now I’m in a fortunate position to be able to help others achieve their own bodybuilding goals. If you find

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