85. Tim McKinnon - Bikini Building, Training For The Criteria, Optimising And Understanding Your Hormones.

In this episode, I chat with Tim McKinnon, one of Australia’s top Comp Prep coaches. We chat all things bikini, including:

• The importance of training optimally for your structure and the bikini criteria 
• How hormones and your cycle impact your physique.
• What to do if you lose your period while competing - why you lose it and how to get it back post show. 
• The importance of recovery and replenishing your cycle after competition.
• How stress affects hormones and, ultimately, your performance and progress.
• The mindset you need to have when approaching a prep 
• The mistakes many competitors make 
• The value of understanding the bikini criteria and how YOU fit it.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you train smarter, recover better, and shine next time you step on stage!  

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