See how far out you are from show day.
Use your show date and, if you want, a comparison date to understand your current prep phase.
Bodybuilding & Contest Prep
Contest Prep Countdown
Use this contest prep countdown to see how far out your show is and where you are in the overall prep timeline.
How it works
How to use the contest prep countdown
Contest Prep Countdown is intended for physique athletes and coaches who want a simple countdown reference for planning. Use it to see your current prep phase and timeline without doing the date math manually every week.
Enter your show date and compare it against today's date or a custom current date. The calculator returns a contest countdown.
Prep phase labels are still broad planning buckets and do not replace individual coaching judgment. Use the phase label as context, then match your decisions to where you really are instead of where you wish you were.
FAQ
Common questions about this calculator.
Use these quick answers as a starting point, then compare the result to your real-world progress.
What does the contest prep countdown tell me?
Enter your show date and compare it against today's date or a custom current date. The result is a contest countdown.
How accurate is the contest prep countdown?
Prep phase labels are still broad planning buckets and do not replace individual coaching judgment.
What should I do after I get my result?
Use the phase label as context, then match your decisions to where you really are instead of where you wish you were.
Who is this calculator best for?
This calculator is intended for physique athletes and coaches who want a simple countdown reference for planning.
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