Friday, November 30, 2012

How To Prepare For A Bodybuilding Competition

By Arie Dewalt


Are you thinking about entering a bodybuilding competition? Just the thought of performing can be scary for a newcomer, but it's also exciting to think about. You can read about competitions in muscle magazines, or watch them on the television, but it's not the same as actually taking part in a competition. Two things are very important: you have to have a focused, positive mental attitude, and your body has to be in optimum condition. In this article, we hope to give you some tips to help you perform at your very best when you participate in a bodybuilding contest.

First of all, bodybuilders usually ignore cardio workouts. Many people believe that cardiovascular workouts are not useful when doing bodybuilding exercises. You want to gain every possible edge, especially when you're getting ready for a contest. Doing cardio regularly is one way to give yourself some extra definition for the upcoming competition. You need to be as lean as possible on the day of the show. This will not be a huge problem for you especially if cardio is part of your regular workout. If cardio is not something that you do on a regular basis, then you should start about three months before the competition begins. It really depends on your body type, and how much weight you want to lose, when choosing a cardio routine. Have you noticed that most competitors at a bodybuilding competitions have tanned bodies? This is a delicate issue because overdoing it can be harmful. You don't want your skin to get dried out, and you certainly don't want the orange tint that certain artificial tanning products leave. On the other hand, a natural, healthy looking tan can help you look your best. Maybe you already use a tanning product or method that works well on your skin. It that's the case, continue what you're already doing. If you're going to be experimenting with new products, however, do so with caution. You might find that spending a reasonable amount of time in the actual sunshine, or in a tanning booth, works well for you. Just don't get carried away.

To be in your best shape, both in how you look and feel, when you are getting ready for a bodybuilding competition, there are certain supplements you need to be taking. If your goal is to bulk up, you will use certain supplements, and if you want to lose weight, you will use different ones. One supplement that will help any bodybuilder is one containing protein that is high quality. Whey protein supplements are very effective, though you should look for ones that are as natural and pure as possible. There are many different supplements that can be taken, such as creatine, which will help with your strength, but also with your defining looks. Many bodybuilders also get good results with NO2, a nitric oxide compound that helps your blood vessels to expand and helps your muscles grow. Any time you are in a competition, you will have a decided edge, when the supplements you have been using are the right ones.

In conclusion, bodybuilding competitions take a great deal of physical and mental preparation.

Anytime you enter a bodybuilding contest, there are so many things you can do to improve your odds of doing well. By planning a few months in advance, you can improve your odds of doing well. Prior to the day of competition, you need to both physically and mentally prepare yourself. You need to be dedicated to your training. If you are, you will do well.




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