The best athletes are in tune with their bodies, are capable of pushing themselves past their comfort zone, and can strictly follow a plan understanding that MORE is not better and LESS is not more…
The importance of biofeedback
Diverging from conventional contest prep coaching methods, my approach places a central focus on understanding biofeedback’s pivotal role in mitigating health risks during extreme fat loss.
Competition preparation involves managing internal stress effectively. Biofeedback serves as our compass in navigating this intricate journey of sculpting an ideal physique. It helps us safeguard our health while striving for perfection.
Biofeedback cues include hunger, thirst, sleep quality, mood, digestion, enthusiasm for training, and overall well-being. These cues offer insights into how our bodies respond to the demands of rigorous training, dietary restrictions, and low body fat levels required for competition.
In the world of competitive fitness, where pushing limits is the norm, mitigating health risks becomes paramount. Understanding biofeedback ensures we don’t overlook potential issues. As your coach, I balance pushing boundaries with prioritizing your well-being.
This coaching style shifts the focus away from just the scale, which can be challenging for those fixated on numbers. For example, some individuals may find it hard to transition from scale obsession to biofeedback listening.
In competitive fitness, the scale is just one data point, not the sole determinant of success. Stubborn scale numbers, combined with mood swings, constipation, fluid retention, and fatigue, may indicate the need for a strategic re-feed.
During check-ins, it’s essential to self-monitor hunger, thirst, sleep quality, energy levels, mood, digestion, training enthusiasm, and overall demeanor. This approach allows us to correlate biofeedback responses with scale data, revealing that the scale is just a piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.
Being in tune with your body through biofeedback is the decisive factor for competition success without extreme repercussions. This approach is your guiding light, leading you from what you think you know to a more informed and sustainable path.
Jennifer Kersten, September 2023
