Bodybuilding Prep Vlog | Part 1 - Check-Ins, Recovery, Training & The Cost of Competing

Welcome to Episode 1 of my Road to the NABBA North West bodybuilding competition. After three years away from the competitive stage, I decided to return to bodybuilding competition in 2026. In this episode, I explain why I chose to compete again, discuss some of the lessons I’ve learned over decades in bodybuilding, and share how my approach to training, nutrition, recovery and longevity has evolved with age and experience. In this episode you’ll see: ✅ Why I decided to compete again after 3 years away from the stage ✅ My thoughts on bodybuilding, health and longevity ✅ Recovery sessions including sauna and cold plunge contrast therapy ✅ Some of the strategies I use to assist fat loss during contest preparation ✅ Posing practice and a look at one of my contest prep meals ✅ The financial realities and costs involved in competitive bodybuilding ✅ A visit to mentor and bodybuilding coach Jon Bridge for advice and guidance ✅ A 28-day-out physique assessment at the legendary Ironman Bodybuilding Centre in Preston ✅ A brutal delts and biceps workout with Paul Mason, owner of Chalk & Steel Gym, Lowton ✅ One of my solo leg training sessions ✅ A further check-in at 21 days out as we assess condition and make adjustments ✅ A deep tissue sports massage with therapist John Rowson Throughout the vlog I share my honest thoughts, experiences and reflections as I prepare for my return to the NABBA North West stage. Whether you’re a competitive bodybuilder, a gym enthusiast, or simply interested in training, nutrition, recovery and longevity, I hope you enjoy following the journey. Please like, comment and subscribe if you’d like to follow the rest of the series. #BuiltToLast #Bodybuilding #NABBA #ContestPrep #RoadToNABBA #BuiltToLast #Bodybuilding #NABBA #NABBANorthWest #ContestPrep #RoadToTheStage #PosingPractice #MensPhysique #ClassicBodybuilding #Over40Bodybuilding #MastersBodybuilding #BodybuildingLifestyle #MuscleAndLongevity #FatLoss #GymLife #IronmanGym #PrestonBodybuilding #PaulMason #ChalkAndSteelGym #DeepTissueMassage #ColdPlunge #SaunaRecovery #RecoveryMethods #FitnessJourney #BodybuildingVlog Music used is free to use from iMovie Other music used is from uppbeat Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/heart-... License code: 4UDX0EIUK4KM2IAZ