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Chicken and beef are at the top of the recommended foods list for bodybuilders before even thinking about fish. Fish contains a high protein source, however, if you want to compare other fishes to canned tuna, it does not have a real high place amongst bodybuilders. On the other hand, fish is a food constituent which not only assists in building your muscles but as well aids in taking care of your health.
The choice of which fish you should eat depends on your personal taste. You can opt for fat-free fishes like flounder and sole or if you wish to have something rich in fat, then a salmon is all yours. Salmon contains the omega-3 fatty acids, which are a great health-improving source.
By stating this, we do not mean that chicken and beef should be eradicated from your bodybuilding diet chart, they are absolutely needed. However, fish plays a significant role in bodybuilding as it has a few benefits as compared to other sources of protein. (more…)
Nutrition | 08.7.10 | No Comments
Bodybuilding’ we all know is the art of developing one’s musculature with an intent of maximizing muscle hypertrophy the best way possible. Where some men employed this to increase their muscle strength, the improvement in the aesthetics of a person’s physique led to this art becoming a world-class popular sport referred to as ‘Professional Bodybuilding’. Today professional body building involves accentuating the muscles through a combination of fat loss and body oils. Application of tanning lotions combined with proper lighting effects further makes the definition of muscle group more distinct. An imperative part of professional bodybuilding is the various competitions and contests that bodybuilders take part in to win various titles.
In the present times, in order to be considered as a professional bodybuilder, one has to qualify a number of professional as well as amateur contests along with earning a ‘Pro Card’ from the IFBB. This helps professionals earn the right to participate in prestigious competitions like the Arnold Classic and Night of Champions. After having making their presence felt at such forums, professionals are then considered eligible to contest for the highest honor in the field of professional bodybuilding known as the Mr. Olympia contest. Some other organizations which also render professional rankings include the NPA (Natural Physique Association) and NANBF (North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation). (more…)
Bodybuilding | 07.30.10 | No Comments
The Rise and Fall of World Bodybuilding Federation
The World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) is one and the only exception of its kind which was established as a rival to the International Federation of BodyBuilding (IFBB) and failed miserably owing to its ill-fate. WBF was brought into existence on January 1991 by the wrestling czar Vince Mc Mahon who was then the President of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Titan Sports. Hence WBF was born as a subsidiary of Titan Sports operated by the WWF.
Initially it was rumored that Vince was only planning to launch a body building magazine against IFBB for which he appointed Tom Platz, one of body building’s favorite sons to oversee the publication. The magazine was supposed to be called ‘ BodyBuilding lifestyles’. However, during the 1990 Mr. Olympia contest in Chicago , Titan Sports booked an exhibitor booth in order to promote this magazine. The anticipation broke with a shock when the Bodybuilding staff walked in like Trojan horses and announced the launch of the World BodyBuilding Federation instead. Tom Platz was announced as being the Director of Talent Development for the WBF team. The intent of bringing such an organization into existence, they said, was to ‘revamp professional body building’. They also asserted of having the richest price money in the history of the sport which is what acted as the actual ‘bait’ for sportsmen to join in. (more…)
Bodybuilding | 07.25.10 | No Comments
The secret of Natural Body Building!
Natural Bodybuilding, like the name suggests, is a form in which bodybuilders do not employ any external substances like Anabolic Steroids, Pro hormones and Diuretics to enhance their muscle mass, a practice very common among professionals. In their terminology, such substances are considered illegal and the use of any of these can cost them heavy penalty or ban from participating in the future contests.
However, Natural Bodybuilding is a sport still adopted by many out of sheer passion to see their muscle hypertrophy boost without any aid of un-natural means.
Drug testing:
Testing bodies for the presence of any ‘illegal’ substances forms an imperative part Natural BodyBuilding contests. Such tests are mostly carried out at a national level by the National drug or Anti-doping body of the jurisdiction. These national organizations have sanctioning from the World Anti-Doping Agencies which primarily includes the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and New Zealand Sports Drug Agency. (more…)
Bodybuilding | 07.21.10 | No Comments
Nobody is perfect. So don’t be too much concerned with your possible physical imperfections and use what the nature has given you effectively. If you cannot have the best, make the best of what you have. Here are 9 top mental tips for bodybuilders. Following them you will be able to achieve your gym goals faster and more effective.
Be Patient
Bodybuilding is not the easy way to gain muscles and weight. If you don’t get immediate results, don’t lose your heart. Everything comes to him who waits.
Choose Various Workouts
Don’t get stuck up on a single workout strategy and be open-minded about other opportunities out there. If you want to get something you haven’t had, you should do something you never did. (more…)
Health | 07.11.10 | No Comments
The concept of bodybuilding has been influencing many young men and women since the last many centuries.
The thought of competing with the best and looking the best has been more than just a motivation for these people. However, not all of us are aware of the amazing history of bodybuilding.
It is believed that the earliest exhibition of human musculature dates back to the times of Ancient Greeks who were of the view that the human body reflected the beauty of the gods. This is evident from the fact that many sculptures and paintings of these times.
Some researchers are of the view that the history of bodybuilding traces back to the times of Indian rulers in the 11th Century. This was the time when young men used to lift stone dumbbell weights, known as Nals, to develop their bodies. They were motivated to indulge into bodybuilding workout and weight lifting to have a well-refined appearance. This was the time when the definition of bodybuilding changed from a great-sized, muscular body to a great curved and muscular body through resistance training, calculated nutritional intake, and specialized guidance. Gymnasiums were commonplace in India during these times and weight training was considered as the national pastime by the 16th century. (more…)
Bodybuilding | 06.15.10 | No Comments
Many bodybuilders have turned to bodybuilding steroids to help them achieve fast results to reach their muscle building goals. Because of the harmful effects of synthetic bodybuilding steroids, though, more bodybuilders are seeking natural and effective ways to build muscle mass without putting their health at risk. There is still a large demand for synthetic bodybuilding steroids as some athletes either choose to ignore the warnings or they feel that the positive effects far outweigh the harmful effects they could have on their body.
Bodybuilding steroids are normally used to help athletes and weightlifters achieve the greatest weightlifting benefits from their workout routine. Bodybuilding steroids are basically synthetic chemicals that help boost the testosterone in your body. As a result, bodybuilding steroids help your body build muscle quickly and more effectively than just normal weightlifting benefits alone. You can find natural bodybuilding steroids, too. These are less controversial when used in moderation and they have less negative side effects than synthetic bodybuilding steroids. (more…)
Bodybuilding, Steroids | 04.30.10 | No Comments
