E. 59 Brittni Shae: The Keys To Longevity in Bodybuilding

In this episode, I sit down with Brittni Shae, a seasoned bikini competitor, coach, and mother, to discuss her journey through fitness and competition. From her double life as a hospital therapist and fitness model to her evolution in the sport of bodybuilding, Brittni shares her insights on self-coaching, balancing personal and professional lives, and the importance of authenticity in competitive fitness. We also dive into technical aspects of training, nutrition, and the mental side of competing. Timestamps: - [0:00:00] - Introduction: Meet Brittni Shae and the start of her journey. - [0:02:15] - Why Brittni chose to compete and her double life as a therapist and bikini competitor. - [0:06:31] - Reflecting on the early days of bikini competitions and changing aesthetics in the sport. - [0:10:11] - Lessons learned from competing in various federations and adapting to different standards. - [0:15:07] - The importance of gathering feedback from judges and improving over time. - [0:18:33] - Brittni’s self-coaching strategies and the role of seminars and workshops. - [0:22:51] - Managing peaks and valleys in competition prep. - [0:26:05] - Transitioning from flexible dieting to a more structured approach during prep. - [0:30:29] - The role of hormonal health and the impact of dieting on long-term recovery. - [0:36:19] - Training intensity and balancing recovery for natural athletes. - [0:41:32] - Brittni’s plans for an extended offseason. - [0:45:16] - Feedback from judges: striking the balance between conditioning and fullness. - [0:48:08] - The subjective nature of bodybuilding and how to adapt and thrive. - [0:51:10] - The importance of presentation, posing, and stage confidence. - [0:54:30] - Closing thoughts: playing the long game and staying authentic in the sport. Links & Resources: Follow Brittni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bshaefit/?hl=en Work With Brittni: https://bshaefit.my.canva.site/coaching https://coryfit.com/ ⁠Coaching: Let's Chat⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min Consults: Book a Call⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultation For more content, follow along: ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/ Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink