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Savouring Success: How to Choose the Perfect Post-Show Meal

Steff Noble, Pro Prep Head Coach, WNBF Pro After months of dedication, discipline, and hard work, stepping off the stage in a bodybuilding competition is a moment of triumph. As you bask in the glow of your accomplishments, it’s time to indulge in a well-deserved post-show meal. Choosing the perfect meal can be an exciting …

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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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Understanding the Impact of Contest Prep: Why Women Lose Their Menstrual Cycle

Steff Noble, Pro Prep Head Coach, WNBF Pro Competitive bodybuilding and physique competitions require athletes to achieve an exceptionally lean and sculpted physique. To reach this level of conditioning, both male and female competitors often undergo rigorous dieting and training protocols. However, one notable phenomenon that commonly occurs among women during contest preparation is the …

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Competition Prep Milestones Check List

Recommended Milestones for Athletes & Coaches WNBF Pro Dr. Andrew Chappell & the ProPrepCoaching Team The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of milestones, approaches and timelines vary. The deadlines and elements highlighted here however were considered important by the ProPrepCoaching team. You can download a printable PDF of the check list …

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The Elite Pathway and the Bodybuilding Journey

Introduction I’m a Pro Natural Bodybuilder. As of 2022 I’ve competed in 8 Professional Bodybuilding competitions. Four of those events were World Finals, 1 European championship and 3 British Grand Prix’s. I’ve been competing as a Pro since 2014. The professional scene is where the best natural bodybuilders compete. These guys are the crème da …

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Competitive Bodybuilding: What are the Poses & How is It Judged?

Dr. Andrew Chappell BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, ANutr (Sport/Exercise): WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Judge, Coach and Posing Coach Competition Format In male competitive bodybuilding athletes are judged on their relative strengths and weakness compared to their peers. There are different divisions (teen, jnr, open, master etc), but the competition takes place over three Rounds Round …

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Competition Prep in 2019, what’s changed this time round?

Dr. Andrew Chappell, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, RNutr (Sport) Performance Nutritionist As I prepare for Pro stage once again here are some of the things I’ve done differently this time round in anticipation of my return to the stage. What’s Changed For 2019? Bodybuilding competition preparation requires meticulous planning and a lot of hard work, …

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