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Deadlifts have become one of the most controversial exercises in fitness.
Some coaches swear by them. Others say they’re too dangerous and should be avoided completely.
So who’s right?
In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan explore the science behind deadlifts, injury risk, and whether performers should include them in their training.
We discuss:
✅ Are deadlifts actually dangerous?
✅ Why poor technique, not the exercise itself, causes most injuries
✅ The difference between risk and reward in strength training
✅ Why avoiding movements can actually make you more injury-prone
✅ How deadlifts carry over to lifts, choreography and everyday life
✅ When a deadlift is appropriate, and when another exercise might be a better choiceIf you’ve ever been told to avoid deadlifts because they’re “bad for your back”, this episode will help you understand the evidence and make better training decisions.
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Performers are often told that losing weight means counting every calorie, cutting out your favourite foods, and following complicated diet plans.
The reality is much simpler.
In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down three practical strategies that can help performers lose weight and improve body composition without obsessing over calorie tracking.
We discuss:
✅ Why ultra-processed foods make fat loss harder
✅ The power of meal prep and reducing decision fatigue
✅ How prioritising protein can help control hunger and preserve muscle
✅ Why most performers make weight loss more complicated than it needs to be
✅ Simple habits that actually work in the real worldWhether you’re in rehearsals, performing eight shows a week, touring, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode provides practical, evidence-based advice you can start using immediately.
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Most fitness advice tells you to keep increasing the weight every week.
But what if that’s exactly the wrong thing to do?
In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Stefan break down the five situations where increasing the weight in the gym can actually hold you back, increase your injury risk, and hurt your long-term progress.
From poor sleep and high stress levels to calorie deficits and technical breakdowns, you’ll learn how to know when it’s time to push harder, and when it’s smarter to hold steady.
If you’re a performer, athlete, or regular gym-goer looking to build strength safely and effectively, this episode will help you train with more confidence and better results.
In this episode:
✅ Why bad sleep should change your training decisions
✅ The relationship between stress and strength gains
✅ Why perfect form matters before increasing load
✅ The biggest mistake people make when dieting and training
✅ Understanding strength ceilings and plateaus
✅ How to avoid injuries while still making progress
✅ The truth about progressive overloadWhether you’re trying to build muscle, lose body fat, improve performance, or simply stay healthy for the long term, this episode will help you understand when increasing the weight is the right move, and when it isn’t.
🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build stronger, healthier and more resilient bodies for life on stage.
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Red circles. Bruised backs. Scraping marks that look like you’ve lost a fight.
Cupping and muscle scraping have become some of the most recognisable recovery treatments in sport, but do they actually work?
In this episode, Bobby and Steffan dive into the science behind cupping therapy and Gua Sha (muscle scraping) after seeing both treatments widely used in hospitals and clinics during a tour of China.
Together they explore:
• What cupping actually does to your body
• Why athletes and performers swear by it
• The role of placebo in recovery
• Whether muscle scraping improves recovery or performance
• What the research currently says
• Why elite athletes continue to use treatments with limited evidence
• The difference between feeling better and performing better
• Where your recovery budget is best spentThey also discuss the power of placebo, performance culture in elite sport, recovery trends that refuse to die, and why visible treatments often become the most popular ones.
Plus, Stefan shares some bizarre discoveries from China, Bobby falls down another skincare rabbit hole, and you finally learn the truth about the MGM lion’s famous roar.
If you’ve ever wondered whether cupping, scraping, massage guns, recovery boots or the latest viral recovery trend are actually worth your time and money, this episode is for you.
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Today’s guest is the brilliant Millie Hood, a versatile musical theatre performer, dance captain and choreographer whose career has taken her across international tours, UK theatre, and major stage productions.
With standout credits including Dirty Dancing, Berlin Berlin, and Half a Sixpence, Millie has built a reputation for precision, athleticism, and incredible musicality. Alongside performing, she’s also worked creatively behind the scenes as a choreographer on both stage and commercial projects, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to build a sustainable career in theatre.
In this episode, we talk about:
🎭 The realities of being a dance captain
💃 The physical demands of high energy shows like Dirty Dancing
🩼 Her recovery journey after a serious injury
🧠 The mental resilience needed to return to performance
🎬 Moving between performing and choreography
✨ What makes a great performer stand out in the rehearsal roomMillie speaks openly and honestly about the challenges of rebuilding confidence after injury, navigating setbacks, and finding her way back to doing what she loves.
Whether you’re a dancer, performer, choreographer, or simply love hearing how great shows come together, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.
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Comparison is everywhere in the performing arts.
Audition rooms. Rehearsal studios. Social media. The gym.
In this episode, Bobby and Stefan unpack why comparing yourself to other people is one of the fastest ways to sabotage your confidence, your training, and your progress.
They discuss the latest viral “boring diet” trend, why so many performers feel intimidated in the gym, and the reality that the person you’re comparing yourself to probably has a completely different goal, background, history, and set of circumstances than you.
Along the way, they explore:
• Why the viral “chicken, potato and broccoli” diet isn’t exactly revolutionary
• Gym intimidation and how to overcome it
• Why someone else’s workout tells you almost nothing about what you should be doing
• The problem with comparing strength, body shape, and performance
• How to focus on your own progress instead of everyone else’s
• Why context matters more than numbersPlus, Bobby discovers £7 AirPods in China, Stefan goes down a fitness tracker rabbit hole, and Barry the tarantula makes an unexpected appearance.
If you’ve ever felt behind, not good enough, or tempted to compare your journey to somebody else’s, this episode is for you.
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If we had to start our performer fitness journey again from scratch tomorrow… what would we actually do differently?
After years in the industry, hundreds of clients coached, countless mistakes made, and more than enough overtraining, burnout, and chaos, we sat down to answer one big question:
What actually matters?
In this episode, we break down the real training, nutrition, and mindset advice we wish someone had given us when we first started performing professionally.
We cover:
• Why consistency beats intensity every single time
• The truth about training 5–6 days a week
• Why performers should prioritise energy management, not just time management
• The biggest nutrition mistakes performers make
• Why protein and structure matter more than perfection
• How social media fitness trends keep performers stuck
• Why longevity and performance matter more than chasing aesthetics
• The “boring basics” that actually transform your body and careerWe also chat about:
• Last One Laughing Season 2
• The new Steve Carell comedy Rooster!
• Why simple training works better than fancy workouts
• Infinite chess
• And why “Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good” might now become a warm-up playlist staple…This episode is packed with practical advice for performers who want to feel stronger, healthier, more resilient, and less overwhelmed by the noise of the fitness industry.
If you’re tired of overcomplicating health and fitness, this one’s for you.
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Does what you eat really matter, or is it just about how much you eat?
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down one of the most common nutrition questions performers ask: do calories matter more than food quality?
The answer, as always, is… it depends.
We talk about why energy intake comes first, why eating too much or too little can pull you away from your goals, and why food quality still plays a massive role in how you feel, recover, and perform.
We also cover:
Why “just hit your calories” is too simplisticThe difference between eating for weight change and eating for performanceWhy whole foods make achieving your goals easierHow to avoid overcomplicating nutritionWhy accountability matters when you already know what to doPlus, we answer a listener question about whether sweating means you’re working hard enough, spoiler: it doesn’t.
Because yes, how much you eat matters.
But what you eat still matters too.
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Episode 300. Madness.
What started as a conversation in Soho House with a goal of simply making it past episode 21 has somehow turned into 300 episodes, thousands of listeners, and a podcast that’s become part of our lives.
In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on the journey so far.
The wins, the challenges, the lessons, and everything we’ve learned from balancing performance, training, business, and life.
We talk about:
What it actually takes to stay consistent over time
Training on tour and why it’s simpler than people think
The reality of injuries in performing and why prevention matters
Why most people overcomplicate fitness
How priorities shape your results more than motivation ever will
Plus a proper catch-up on life, work, and everything happening behind the scenes.
No heavy theory. No overcomplication.
Just a real conversation about showing up, doing the basics well, and building something that lasts.
If you’ve ever struggled with consistency, balance, or just keeping things going when life gets busy, this one’s for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, we’d massively appreciate a quick review, it genuinely helps more performers find the podcast.
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And as always… keep showing up.
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In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Alex Bellamy, a musical director and orchestrator whose work spans West End tours, major pantomimes, youth theatre, and leading training institutions.
With credits including multiple productions at the Cheltenham Everyman, extensive work with NYMT, and collaborations with Mountview, Alex has built a reputation for exceptional musicianship, calm leadership, and the ability to bring large scale productions together with clarity and precision.
From classic musical theatre to brand new writing, UK premieres and national tours, Alex’s career offers a unique insight into the creative engine behind the shows we see on stage.
In this episode, we talk about:
🎶 What it really means to be a musical director
🎭 Leading large casts, bands, and creative teams
🎼 The process of orchestrating and shaping a show’s sound
🧠 Managing pressure and responsibility behind the scenes
🎓 Working with emerging talent and training the next generation
If you’ve ever wondered what happens in the rehearsal room before the curtain goes up, this episode is a must listen.
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“You know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it?”
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down one of the simplest but most powerful tools you can use to stop procrastinating, build momentum, and actually follow through on the things you keep putting off.
Because the problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do.
It’s that tiny gap between thinking about doing it… and actually taking action.
And in that gap?
Your brain steps in with excuses, hesitation, and self-doubt.
💡 What We Cover
🧠 Why you hesitate (and why it’s not your fault)
Your brain is wired to protect you, even from things that are actually good for you
⏱️ The 5 Second Rule explained
How counting down can interrupt hesitation and force action
🤝 Breaking trust with yourself
Why every time you say you’ll do something and don’t, you weaken your own confidence
🔥 A more powerful version: “making a deal” with yourself
How committing properly changes everything
📱 Real-life examples
From going to the gym… to putting your phone down at night
🎭 The performer angle
How overthinking and hesitation show up in training, auditions, and daily habits
✅ Key Takeaways
• Action beats overthinking, every single time
• The gap between thought and action is where progress is lost
• Use countdowns or commitments to interrupt hesitation
• Don’t break trust with yourself, it compounds quickly
• If you decide not to act, own it, don’t pretend
Because confidence doesn’t come from thinking about doing things…
It comes from actually doing them.
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“No pain, no gain”… sounds hardcore. Sounds motivating. Sounds like what you should be doing.
But for performers trying to train alongside rehearsals, shows, and real life… it might be the exact thing holding you back.
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down what pain in training actually means, what to pay attention to, and how to train hard without wrecking your body or your performance.
Because pushing through the wrong kind of pain doesn’t make you better… it just makes you injured.
💡 What We Cover
🔥 Where “no pain, no gain” came from
And why it’s been misunderstood for years
🧠 The different types of pain in training
Muscle burn, soreness, fatigue… vs sharp, joint, or nerve pain
⚠️ Red flags you should never ignore
What pain actually signals something is wrong
🏋️ Why more pain ≠ more progress
The real drivers of results: consistency, load, and recovery
🎭 The performer reality
Training on top of rehearsals and shows means your recovery is already under pressure
🔁 How to train hard AND smart
Finding that sweet spot where you’re progressing without breaking yourself
✅ Key Takeaways
• Not all pain is equal, learn the difference
• Muscle fatigue and soreness can be normal, sharp or joint pain is not
• Progress comes from progressive overload and consistency, not punishment
• Recovery is part of training, not separate from it
• If pain is changing how you move, it’s a problem
Because the goal isn’t to survive your training…
It’s to get better from it.
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Our guest is the incredibly versatile Reuben Greeph, an actor musician, musical director and multi instrumentalist whose career spans the West End, touring productions and screen work.
Trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts as an actor musician, Reuben has performed in Cabaret in the West End and covered in SIX, alongside credits including The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Treasure Island, David Copperfield, The Ballad of Rudy, Goldilocks, Cinderella and Wind in the Willows. On screen, he’s appeared in Crooked House and Breaking the Band as Art Garfunkel.
Alongside performing, Reuben is also a musical director and composer, and a highly skilled multi instrumentalist, playing everything from piano and accordion to saxophone, bass and guitar. He brings a unique blend of musicianship, physical theatre and storytelling to every project, and even finds time to fly planes as a licensed pilot.
In this episode, we talk about:
🎭 What it really means to be an actor musician
🎶 Balancing performing with musical direction
🧠 Thriving in high pressure creative environments
🎹 The skillset needed to stand out in modern theatre
✈️ And how flying planes compares to performing on stage
Reuben brings a grounded, collaborative and creative perspective to the industry that performers at every level can learn from.
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“You want to look better. Feel better. Perform better. But should you be cutting… or bulking?”
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan tackle one of the most common questions performers ask and one of the most misunderstood areas in fitness.
Because most people are told to jump straight into a fat loss phase… eat less, do more, get lean.
But what if that’s actually the reason you feel stuck, tired, and frustrated with your body?
This episode breaks down the real strategy behind building a physique you’re proud of, while actually feeling good in the process.
💡 What We Cover
🔥 Why most people default to cutting first (and why it backfires)
The fitness industry loves quick wins, but fast fat loss often leads to muscle loss, low energy, and a slower metabolism.
⚖️ The difference between bulking and cutting
What they actually mean, how they work, and why understanding this changes everything.
🏋️ Why building muscle should come first
More muscle = higher metabolism, more food, better performance, and a physique that actually looks the way you want.
🍽️ How eating more can help you get leaner
Yes, really. Build first, then refine. Not the other way around.
😴 Why extreme diets make you feel awful
Low energy, brain fog, poor performance… and why that’s not the goal.
🎭 The performer perspective
You don’t just need to look good, you need to function. Energy, resilience, and consistency matter more than a short-term aesthetic win.
✅ Key Takeaways
• If you want to feel amazing, build muscle first
• Cutting too early lowers your metabolism and makes progress harder
• More muscle = more food, better energy, better performance
• You don’t need extreme diets or endless cardio
• The goal is not just to look good, it’s to feel good doing your job
Because the real win isn’t just how you look in the mirror…
It’s how you feel on stage, in rehearsals, and in your day-to-day life.
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“You don’t need to starve yourself, smash endless cardio, or do 1,000 crunches a day… to get visible abs.”
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down one of the most requested goals in the performing arts world and cut through the noise around how to actually achieve it.
Because while visible abs are often seen as the “ultimate physique goal”, most performers are chasing them in ways that are unsustainable, unhealthy, and completely unnecessary.
This episode gives you the real, performance-first approach.
💡 What We Cover
🧠 Why everyone wants abs (and why that’s okay)
Let’s address it properly. Wanting visible abs isn’t vanity, it’s confidence. And it’s a valid goal when approached in a healthy way.
⚖️ The two things that actually determine visible abs
Body fat levels and muscle size. That’s it. No magic tricks, no shortcuts.
🔥 Why cardio alone won’t get you there
The “endless cardio” approach can leave you smaller, weaker, and stuck in a cycle that doesn’t last.
🏋️ Training abs like a muscle
Stop treating abs differently. Load them, train them properly, and build them like you would any other muscle group.
🚫 The truth about spot reduction
You cannot target fat loss in one area. No matter how many crunches you do. Sorry.
🧬 Genetics and expectations
Everyone’s abs look different. Your structure matters, but that doesn’t mean results aren’t achievable.
✅ Key Takeaways
• Visible abs come from body fat levels AND muscle development
• Train abs with resistance, not just high reps
• Avoid extreme dieting and excessive cardio
• You cannot spot reduce fat from your stomach
• Build a strong body first, aesthetics follow
Because the goal isn’t just to look good for one moment…
It’s to feel confident, strong, and capable every time you step on stage.
👉 Tune in now to How to Get Visible Abs (Without Wrecking Your Performance) on The Fit2 Perform Podcast.
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Steffan is reporting in from the other side of the world.
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan attempt their first long distance recording, navigating time zones, tech glitches, and questionable internet connections while catching up on life on tour in China.
But beyond the travel stories, the big question for performers is this:
How do you train, eat well, and stay consistent when you’re living out of hotels, performing every night, and your routine is completely upside down?
Because the reality of performing life is constant movement, unpredictable schedules, and environments that don’t always support your training goals.
This episode breaks down how to stay strong, energised, and consistent even when your schedule is chaos.
💡 What We Cover
🌏 The China update
Life performing abroad, stage door fans, unexpected gifts, and how different theatre culture can be around the world.
🏋️ Training while travelling or on tour
Why performers often default to too much cardio and conditioning when travelling, and how resistance training can be a better use of your limited gym time.
⏱️ Short sessions still work
Even 20 minute workouts can deliver great results if they focus on the right movements and are done consistently.
🧠 Avoiding the overtraining trap
When rehearsals and shows already demand a lot from your body, your gym training should support performance, not drain it.
🥢 Nutrition on the road
How to navigate unfamiliar food environments, find protein sources, and keep nutrition simple when you’re living out of hotels.
✅ Key Takeaways
• Short, focused resistance sessions can be incredibly effective.
• Avoid overdoing cardio when your show schedule is already demanding.
• Prioritise consistency over perfect training environments.
• Keep nutrition simple and focus on whole foods where possible.
• Touring life doesn’t have to derail your training if you keep the basics in place.
Because performers don’t train in perfect conditions.
They train in real life, with travel, rehearsals, and late nights included.
👉 Tune in now to Training With Tour Schedules & The China Update on The Fit2 Perform Podcast.
Got a question for the show? Email us at [email protected].uk or message us on Instagram @fit2performwestend.
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What’s the single most underrated performance enhancer for performers?
It’s not a supplement.
It’s not a fancy exercise.
It’s not some wild Instagram workout.
It’s strength training.
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan beat the drum for the basics and explain why the most powerful thing performers can do for stamina, control, coordination, and resilience is also the thing most people overlook.
The truth is, you don’t need complicated programming or endless novelty. You need consistent work on the fundamentals.
💡 What We Cover
🏋️ Why the basics work best
Squats, deadlifts, presses, rows. These foundational lifts train multiple muscle groups, improve coordination, and build full-body strength that carries directly onto the stage.
🔁 Consistency beats novelty
Performers often jump from workout to workout looking for something new. But repeating the same exercises for several weeks allows you to build skill, strength, and real progress.
⚡ Strength raises your performance ceiling
Stronger muscles improve endurance, movement efficiency, control, and power. Strength training doesn’t compete with performance, it enhances it.
🧠 Master movements like skills
Instead of constantly chasing new exercises, spend time mastering the fundamentals. Practise them, refine them, and track your progress.
⏱️ Short workouts can still work
Even 20 minute sessions done consistently can deliver excellent results when they focus on compound lifts and progressive overload.
✅ Key Takeaways
• Focus on the foundational lifts: squat, deadlift, press, row.
• Repeat workouts for several weeks instead of constantly changing exercises.
• Strength training improves endurance, coordination, and power.
• Consistency matters more than complexity.
• Even short sessions can produce big results when done regularly.
Because the biggest performance enhancer isn’t something new.
It’s doing the boring basics incredibly well.
👉 Tune in now to The Most Underrated Performance Enhancer on The Fit2 Perform Podcast.
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In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Ping, a theatrical agent at Global Artists who represents an extraordinary roster of leading actors and creatives. Between them, his clients hold multiple Olivier Awards, Tony nominations and even a CBE.
Before moving into agenting, Tom spent a decade as a professional performer. Trained in opera and violin at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, he performed with Opera North and English National Opera, and appeared in West End and touring productions including My Fair Lady, Zorro, Sweet Charity and Judy. Music was even written specifically for his voice by Andrew Lloyd Webber and composer Gareth Valentine.
Alongside performing, Tom taught at leading drama schools and qualified as a personal trainer before making the transition into artist management. Now co-managing an award winning client list with Euan Livingstone at Global Artists, he brings sharp industry knowledge and genuine empathy for the performer’s journey.
In this conversation, we explore:
🎭 The move from performer to agent
📈 What agents are really looking for
💼 How to build a sustainable, long term career
🧠 The mindset shifts needed to thrive in today’s industry
🎶 What performing taught him about managing talent
If you’ve ever wondered how representation really works, or how to stand out in a competitive market, this one is essential listening.
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“You can look incredible and still gas out by act two.”
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan tackle a hard truth in the performing arts world: aesthetics and performance are not the same thing.
You can have visible abs, sharp lines, and still feel flat, underpowered, and exhausted halfway through a show. Because looking fit and being performance-ready are two completely different physiological states.
This episode is about closing that gap.
🪞 Aesthetics vs Performance
Why chasing leanness doesn’t automatically translate to stamina, power, or durability.
⚡ Low Energy Availability
Under-fuelling reduces output, slows recovery, impacts hormones, and increases injury risk. You might look “stage lean” but be internally depleted.
🎭 The Performer Trap
Why performers often prioritise appearance over function, especially in audition season or contract periods.
🔥 What Real Performance Requires
Fuel, strength, recovery capacity, and resilience. Not just a certain body fat percentage.
• Judge success by stamina and output, not mirrors.
• Fuel for performance, not just aesthetics.
• Periodise aesthetic goals around performance demands.
• Strong, well-fed performers perform better and last longer.
Because the goal is not just to look the part. It’s to deliver the part, night after night.
👉 Tune in now to Why Looking Fit Doesn’t Mean You’re Performance-Ready on The Fit2 Perform Podcast.
If you’ve ever felt “lean but flat,” this one’s for you.
💡 What We Cover✅ Key Takeaways
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If you’re constantly exhausted, flat on stage, or struggling to recover, the problem might not be that you’re doing too little cardio. It might be that you’re doing it wrong.
In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan unpack one of the biggest myths in performer training: that more cardio automatically equals better stamina. For many performers, excessive conditioning is quietly draining strength, blunting power, and slowing recovery.
This is not anti-cardio. It’s pro-smart cardio.
🏃 Too much steady-state cardio
Excessive long-duration cardio can reduce strength gains, limit power output, and increase fatigue if not programmed carefully.
⚖️ The interference effect
Endurance work and strength training compete for adaptations. If not structured well, endurance can blunt strength and power development.
🎭 The double-dip problem
Performers already get huge conditioning loads through rehearsals, choreography, and shows. Adding more on top can tip the balance into overtraining.
🔋 Conditioning should support performance
Cardio should enhance recovery and stamina, not leave you feeling flat or depleted on stage.
• Match your cardio type to your performance demands.
• Prioritise strength first, conditioning second.
• Use low-intensity cardio strategically to support recovery.
• Reduce cardio volume during heavy show weeks.
Because the goal is not to be the fittest person in the gym. It’s to be the most durable, powerful, and consistent performer on stage.
👉 Tune in now to Why Cardio Might Be Making You a Worse Performer on The Fit2 Perform Podcast.
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