[Clare]

just to jump in on this… so for example if you have pre workout meal 1 hour before, your intra shake (peptopro and cluster dextrin) … would you have a post workout shake still? say whey iso n glutamine? then post workout meal 1 hour post shake?

or would you remove the shake and just run with a post workout meal 1 hour post workout (and intra shake)

Never really been into the intra stuff before, and thinking about trying it..

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A post workout shake wouldn’t be essential in this instance, no. You’re already getting a protein feeding utilising the peptopro during your workout. Just get a good meal in around an hour post once you’re in a more relaxed state and digestion is more optimal.

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Aside from the last week or two of a contest prep, I think there’s still a good case for training to failure during a deficit. It’s more the volume of your workouts and what you do outside of the gym to maximise recovery that needs addressing. You’re obviously going to feel some form of fatigue, but if you’re at the point of feeling like absolute death all the time, then this won’t be productive. Look at reducing training volume and switching out some exercises that are more neutrally taxing to less taxing ones and do everything you can to ensure your recovery and sleep is as good as they can be.

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Would you even be Corinne though if you didn’t ever think you were lean enough.. haha

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I wouldn’t overthink things too much. I would, however have a minimum of around 2 hours between meals if possible. Make sure that you feel your digestion is in a good place before piling in another meal. For me this is usually 2.5 hours after my post workout meal. Then my 2 meals after that are around 2.5-3 hours apart.

This will all obviously be person dependant and will depend on the amount you’re eating, what you’re eating, how efficient your digestion is, whether you’re in a gaining or cutting phase, the time you train, if you utilise an intra, how many meals you need to get in before and after training, what time you go to bed etc etc.

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Lower today and another excellent, hot and sweaty session in the bag. LOVING my training right now!!

LOWER – Rotation 1

Lying hamstring curl – 2 sets – 12 reps – increase the weight a go for 8 reps
Leg extension – 1 set of 12-15
Hack squat – 2 sets – 12 reps – increase the weight a go for 8 reps
Paused Leg press – 1 set of 20 reps (Tough but good!!)
Single leg hamstring curl – 1 r/p set
Smith sissy squat – 1 r/p set
Abductor – 1 r/p set
Ab Leg raises – 2 body weight sets
STRETCH
Seated calf raise – 3 sets of 10-12

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I’d personally class it more as an adaptogenic for stress and neural fatigue management as opposed to a nootropic, which is used for cognitive function.

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It would negate the need for a paying membership if content was downloadable, so I doubt very much if this is possible.

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Incredible upper body session this morning. All exercises progressed. I love this phase I’m in right now. A little softer and heavier, healthier, energy levels are back up, strength is creeping in the right direction, joints feel great, pumps are fantastic and motivation to improve is high 🙂

UPPER A – Rotation 1

Low incline lying side raise on the cables – 2 sets of 12-15
High Incline DB press – 2 sets – 12 reps – increase the weight a go for 8 reps
Narrow press machine – 1 r/p set
Single arm tricep pushdown – 1 set of 15-20
Front Ez bar raise – 1 set of 15-20
STRETCH
Lat activation – 1 set of 15-20
Lat pulldown – 2 sets – 12 reps – increase the weight a go for 8 reps
Mid back row – 2 sets – 10 reps, up the weight 6-8 reps
Single arm lat row – 1 r/p set
Reverse pec dec – 1 set of 15-20
STRETCH
Dual cable bicep curl – 2 sets of 10-12
STRETCH
Ab roll outs – 3 sets of 10-12

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Thanks guys. Deload incoming. Just find it mentally so hard to take the break.

I’ve actually tried hyperdosing ashwag / CBD / sleep stack / extra magnesium and all makes only a slight bit of difference.. full break must be needed for CNS recovery

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Everything seems to be pointing towards needing a break. Remember that in the long run this will help you to progress. Don’t look at taking time to rest as a negative or a step back, It’s a necessary part of improving.

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I would implement a deload or take a few days off training first and see if your sleep improves.

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I think there’s a chart next to the new clothing range with measurements of the actual items for you to gauge which size you need. I’m sure Jordan and Corinne will have no issue exchanging for you.

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Have you only begun to feel like this after changing your split? Has your preworkout meal and preworkout supplementation always been the same? I would have said experiment with food choices or stop your preworkout drink for a while if not, but if this has stayed consistent then I think it’s more down to the fact that you’re not fully recovered going into your sessions.

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Hi Clare!

Offseason is heading off to a good start! After the shows motivation wise had taken a dip lost focus… just couldn’t find the drive to do anything. Loving it now though! Volume has been lowered so I’m making the most out of these sessions now. Set myself target goals so finding it really enjoyable. Can’t wait to step back on stage better and much more improved

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That transition phase after competing into off season is always an odd place to be until you manage to settle into a new routine, switch your focus and get some good workouts under your belt again. Good to see you’re in the swing of things and enjoying it now. Make those sessions count and the improvements will follow for sure.

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Hey Jordan.. How’s the off season going so far? How did you find the transition from stage condition into focusing on adding weight and improving? Looks like you’re making some good strength gains!

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I would firstly suggest trying to figure out what has changed since you began experiencing these issues before throwing supplements in. Sometimes it’s not food that is the cause, but things like stress, poor sleep, poor hydration, medications, other supplements that could be the culprit. However, if it is your diet causing the digestion issues, then eliminating all likely foods as Ryan has suggested for a while before introducing them back in one by one is the only real way of getting to the bottom of it. This is when you could possibly introduce some digestive aids to take some stress off the gut.
@Hilly is probably the best person to help you with this though.

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