004: Performance vs. Physique Goals: Which Is Healthier?

Today, I'm flying solo and unpacking my thoughts as we close in on the finish of this bodybuilding prep. I break down the difference in training for performance vs. physique goals and their impacts on your health. Along with why routine blood work is beneficial, the difference between overtraining and overreaching, and my future training goals.


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Topics:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:46) - Prep updates
(04:30) - Training background
(06:15) - First bodybuilding show
(08:20) - Eating disorder
(10:28) - Transition into endurance training
(13:45) - Performance vs. physique goals
(20:45) - Why I’m doing this prep
(24:40) - 1800 calorie diet
(27:55) - DEXA scan updates
(32:33) - Bloodwork results
(39:55) - HIIT bike workout effects
(43:23) - Overtraining vs. overreaching
(49:40) - Future training goals
(53:25) - Final words