Stage 0: Safety
Purpose
Section titled “Purpose”Before beginning any body composition protocol, you must establish baseline measurements and confirm you meet the safety prerequisites. Skipping this stage increases injury, health, and failure risk.
What This Stage Covers
Section titled “What This Stage Covers”- Body composition assessment (weight, body fat %, circumferences)
- Baseline blood work and health screening
- Identifying contraindications
- Setting realistic targets based on current measurements
- Establishing tracking methods and frequency