A little recognition for all you guys and gals out there that understand what it takes..... Why Arent There More Competitive Bodybuilders? I believe everyone can agree upon the fact that those who choose to compete are a different breed than all other people who call themselves bodybuilders. Anyone who has ever attended a bodybuilding competition may wonder why there are so few competitors. Some classes only have 2-3 competitors! The simplest answer I can come up with is that not many people want to do what it takes to get onstage. Dieting 12-20 weeks, never missing a meal, cardio everyday, and energy levels so low you dont feel like getting off of the couch, because you are constantly hungry. Waiting for your next meal does not appeal to the masses. I can personally attest to the physical and mental strain that contest preparation can put one through. However, I think another competitor at the gym I trained at summed it all up best when he told me, I was in the Marines. I did boot camp for 6 weeks and it didnt hold a candle to how hard preparing for a contest was. Truly, competitive bodybuilders are a different breed. Pre-Contest Dieting Obviously the most pertinent issue regarding pre-contest preparation is the diet aspect of preparation. It is not enough to just clean up what you eat, it must be far more drastic than that. When you see the winner of a bodybuilding competition onstage, rest assured they tracked their calories, carbs, proteins, fats, and never missed meals. If you want to do well in a bodybuilding competition, you should expect to do nothing less. Layne Norton Mar 03, 2005
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:01:54 +0000
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