FIRST PODDY OF 2026 | LONG-TERM PREP PLANNING | PRE-PREP PHASES & SLEEP GAINS | EP

Описание: We’re back for the first poddy of 2026 — a little rusty on the mics, fully caffeinated, and straight into injuries updates, holidays, house projects and what last year actually taught us about building elite physiques. This one sets the tone for the year ahead: clearer planning, smarter habits, and less noise.

We cover:
✅ 2026 life updates — MG’s tendon tear and Inverloch trip, Scotty’s Gold Coast chaos, Michael’s Apollo Bay reset and house/car projects.
✅ What 2025 proved about progress — why clear long-term periodised planning still beats random phases and “winging it”.
✅ Pre-prep phases 101 — how to run a short “pre-lean” block, restore afterwards and set up a smoother, less chaotic contest prep.
✅ Estimating stage weight — using pre-prep photos, rate of loss and real data to sharpen your predicted stage weight each season.
✅ Fat Loss Phases — how aggressive to be, when to place them, and why you probably don’t need to diet every time you feel a bit fluffy.
✅ Not overcomplicating food — moving away from constant volume-hacking and making sure basics like veg, fruit and micronutrients are nailed.
✅ Off-season nutrition targets — simple rules of thumb for daily veggies, fruit and meal structure so you stay healthy enough to actually progress.
✅ Habits outside the gym — sleep, routine and recovery as the true “low-hanging fruit” instead of chasing fancy intra-workout stacks.
✅ Creatine experiment teaser — MG’s 20 g/day protocol plus one other supplement he’ll break down in detail next episode.

🎧 First poddy of 2026: long-term planning, smarter nutrition and habits that actually move the needle.

HOSTS🎙
Michael Trimboli | Scott Morrell | Michael Galante

LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 👍
Thanks for watching!

LISTEN 🎧
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/prepcoachpodcast
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkA...

FOLLOW 👇
PREP COACH PODCAST -   / prepcoachpodcast  
Michael Trimboli -   / michaeltrimbolifit  
Scott Morrell -   / powerhouse_sc  
Michael Galante -   / coachmg_ont  

Disclaimer

The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes
only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional
advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your
physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,
supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations
or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,
and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.