The incessant whir of rows upon rows of treadmills.

People standing around chatting and taking selfies.

Where are the people actually putting in the work to achieve their goals in the gym?

Seasonal strongman is an interesting part of the sport, as it affects different locales to varying degrees. Because strongman typically takes place outside, we rely heavily on the weather to permit us to compete. The southern states in the U.S., for example, can allow for competitions to take place year-round (also the organizations are much larger and can access more indoor venues), whereas here in Canada the strongman offseason is a much more pervasive reality.

After a competition, it can be tough to get yourself back on track, especially when it comes to the end of the season. Without an impending goal in place, a competition date looming overhead, the motivation to make progress can be lacking.

What follows are some strategies and considerations that you can take to keep you going strong and to make the most of the offseason.