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You CAN Still Go On Holiday & Prep!!
Like most people, I was nervous about the idea of travelling whilst on prep however, this year I made the decision to go on the ski...

Zoe McIntosh
May 4, 20223 min read


I WAS OBSESSED WITH FOOD LAST PREP.. but not this time!
So I am currently just over 12 weeks out from my first show of the season and one thing I have made a conscious effort of doing this prep...

Zoe McIntosh
Mar 9, 20223 min read


A REAL READ: My experience with crippling gym & food anxiety
Going back a few years ago I always chased the ‘slim’ look, I used to be quite chubby when I was younger so I tried so hard to get the...

Lowri Beth
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Posing Can Make Or Break Your Placing!
WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO GET YOUR POSING RIGHT There has always been a lot of focus on posing and presentation and is probably...

Tyler Smith
Feb 27, 20223 min read


MUST READ FOR FIRST TIME COMPETITORS!
How to prepare for your first show..... You’re ‘X’ amount of weeks out and the time between you and stepping on stage is getting closer...

Zoe McIntosh
Feb 25, 20224 min read


Don't log your lift? Wave goodbye to gains!
2 things that are paramount to any successful training cycle; progressive overload and logging your lifts! Progressive Overload When you...

Alicia Gardner
Feb 23, 20223 min read


How Seriously Do You Take Your Blood Work?
Over recent years the issue of health within bodybuilding has been brought to our attention more and more. With the availability of...

Tyler Smith
Feb 21, 20223 min read


Discipline Over Motivation!
Within the bodybuilding world you will hear this saying said many times, captioned under booty pictures and plastered across stories....

Zoe McIntosh
Feb 15, 20224 min read


Did you know I wanted to be an Open Bodybuilder?
How goals change and why I chose Men’s Physique! When I first got into bodybuilding over 18 years ago, Ronnie Coleman was the reigning Mr...

Tyler Smith
Feb 14, 20223 min read


The 2022 PRO STAGE ACTION PLAN!
2022 will mark my return to stage. The first & last time I graced the IFBB Pro stage was my Pro Debut in November 2020 and from there I...

Alicia Gardner
Feb 4, 20222 min read


8 Weeks In & 8 Weeks Out!
I can’t believe that I have been with Team LRF for 8 weeks already! The weeks have flown by recently and I am nearly at the 8 week out...

Lauren Dodds
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Prep Mindset: Are you telling yourself it's hard?
Prep has finally started, I am more than ready to see my new package after such a successful off-season, 5 months of continuously pushing...

Lowri Beth
Feb 4, 20222 min read


My Journey with TeamLRF
Why I started with TeamLRF.... I have been competing in bikini class now for nearly 3 years, although I have achieved a few top placings,...

Lowri Beth
Jan 24, 20222 min read


The True Cost Of Competing!
The True Cost of Competing

Zoe McIntosh
Jan 24, 20225 min read


Overcoming Setbacks
2019 was an incredible high for me. I had just completed 5 years of studying to become a Solicitor, taken to the stage again after 2 full...

Alicia Gardner
Jan 14, 20226 min read


Want to create healthy new habits that stick around?
Its the start of the new year which means a chance to start your fitness journey! However, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to...

Abbi Foster
Jan 11, 20225 min read


Things I learnt from competing with the IFBB/NPC league in Europe for the first time
At the beginning of 2021 I decided I wanted to step on stage as an IFBB/NPC athlete. Every competitor knows how important it is to choose...

Lauren Dodds
Jan 7, 20223 min read


My First IFBB Pro Off Season Approach
Since competing in the Men’s physique division after my kidney transplant, I’ve never had a proper offseason until now working with Rob....

Tyler Smith
Jan 4, 20225 min read


Handling Post Arnolds Reverse Dieting & Plans For 2022!
Following competing at The Arnolds it was the aim to reverse out prior to going into an off season. This would be my first off season and...

Zoe McIntosh
Dec 23, 20212 min read
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