BODY RECOMP FOR HIGH PERFORMERS: MY COACHING FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING MUSCLE & LOSING FAT SIMULTANEOUSLY | EP. 202
Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness PodcastShow Notes
Most people still think about physique transformation in black & white: you’re either cutting or you’re bulking.
But in my coaching, I use a third strategy—body recomposition—when it’s the right client, at the right time, under the right conditions.
This episode breaks down exactly how I coach recomp phases to help high performers improve both ends of the spectrum—gain muscle & lose fat at the same time—while optimizing their health, recovery & long-term sustainability.
If you’re a high performer, physique enthusiast or high-level lifestyle client looking to elevate your approach, this episode will give you the full framework.
WE COVER: WHEN & WHY I USE RECOMP PHASES WHO RECOMP PHASES ARE BEST FOR & WHO THEY’RE NOT FOR THE CLIENT CONDITIONS I LOOK FOR BEFORE DEPLOYING RECOMP SETTING THE FOUNDATION FOR RECOMPING NUTRITION STRATEGY FOR BODY RECOMP TRAINING STRATEGY FOR RECOMPING LIFESTYLE, STEPS & RECOVERY STRATEGY PSYCHOLOGY OF RECOMPING HOW THIS FITS INTO MY HEALTH-CENTRIC COACHING MODEL TO BUILD A BODY THAT’S BOTH RESPONSIVE & RESILIENT
If you’ve ever been stuck between wanting to build but not wanting to gain fat or wanting to lean out but not sacrifice muscle, this episode is for you.
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