CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE July/August SUMMER ISSUE | Page 117

After 16 long gruelling weeks of strict dieting and never-ending cardio sessions, the big day has finally come and gone. No matter if you placed where you wanted or you felt it was a lacklustre performance, now is the time to plan for next years season and not undue all the hard work you have done over the last several weeks. Too many competitors enter this part of their macrocycle wondering what they should do. Most are confused on what a real athlete needs to prioritize in this transition period right after your contest, until you start your serious offseason program. I have outlined the Top 10 ways to not only mentally deal with this unique phase in your training cycle, but also how to not ruin all your hard work attained from your prep. All the while focusing on your future goals and what needs to be calculated to make them happen. Let's take a look at some finer points of reference to help you during this critical time period. HOW TO DEAL WITH POST SEASON NOMADIC | 24