by darinstarr | Oct 1, 2021 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Nutrition
Doing a show is hard. Heck, just following any kind of structured, calorically-restricted diet for long enough to see real results is hard. Whether the goal is to get on stage and compete or just look your best off stage, it’s going to take equal parts planning,...
by darinstarr | Dec 12, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Six Keys to a Successful Off-season [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Back in episode 81 of my podcast (which you are already listening to, right? If not, click here and redeem yourself – I’ll never know!) my guest was IFBB figure pro Kim Helm and she said...
by darinstarr | Nov 24, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
My clients know this very well, and if you’ve read much on this site or follow me on social media you’ve probably gathered this as well: I can get a bit crazy when it comes to collecting and analyzing data. It’s my engineering background, I guess...
by darinstarr | Nov 20, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Raise your hand if you’ve tried to prep for a show and didn’t reach the finish line? Yeah I see you out there. You in the back, it’s ok – put your hand up, I can see it in your eyes…ok, there you go. Now raise your hand if you MADE it...
by darinstarr | Nov 17, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Nutrition
Raise your hand if you love spending time in the kitchen – looking, looking – yeah ok, didn’t think so. It’s not my favorite place to spend time, but as a bodybuilder it’s not a place you can avoid and be successful so we’ve got to...
by darinstarr | Nov 13, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Spoiler alert: whether your goal is competition prep for a bodybuilding show or just fat loss in general, cardio is going to be part of the equation. There’s no realistic way around it. For most of the people I talk to and work with, it’s absolutely...
