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THE BRUTALLY HONEST TRUTH ABOUT COMPETING

    I get asked to describe how competition training differs from a general fitness and nutrition plan. Some clients come to me after seeing their friends or family members take the stage and they decide for some reason or another that they too want to compete. Now, let me go ahead and tell you that I am a competition coach and competitor myself so I am by no means attempting to thwart anyone’s goal or dream of stepping on stage, however I think that a detailed, brutally honest check list has been needed for some time.  So many clients start competition prep only to quit in the middle, falling short of their goal. It is my job as a coach to education on the reality of competing and the fact that it isn’t for everyone.  Finding time to train is hard enough with our busy schedules but training for a competition requires even more time and effort than that.  So  if you are considering taking the plunge into the competition world, please take some ...