This is how I keep an aesthetic physique during fencing season without killing my performance. The order matters. Performance always leads. I train to compete, and the look shows up as a byproduct, not the goal. Once that’s set, it comes down to four things done every single day: Meal prep so you actually hit your protein. Aim for your bodyweight in grams (200 lbs = 200g). Skip it and you lose the muscle that keeps you lean and explosive. Don’t cut carbs. They’re essential fuel for fencers. Cutting them tanks your energy on the strip. Drink a gallon of water a day. It supports muscle size, density, and recovery, not just hydration. Recover like it counts. 8 hours of sleep minimum, plus creatine (5-15g daily). Aesthetic and athletic can coexist. You just have to fuel and recover like an athlete, not a bodybuilder. Comment “summer bod” and I’ll send you a customized program. #fencing #escrime #fencinglife