Stephen Leacock CI
Ms.Kautsky
Bodybuilding, Gain or Pain
Joey Cecil
Friday January 16, 2014
Body Building, Pain or Gain
Bodybuilding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world it is one the hardest sports to participate in because of the demand it asks of your body. This era is the era of fitness, people are obsessed with how they look. They all want to look good so they all start going to the gym to improve their body appearance. Everyone has their standard goals such as loose 5 pounds or gain 10 pounds if muscle. Then there are bodybuilders who attempt to gain between 100-150 pounds of muscle and regular weight. These people are the very few people who undergo the most grueling and painful change of their body. Bodybuilding is one of the most rewarding sports but also one of the most grueling things to experience. What most people don’t understand is the amount of work and preparation it goes into become a Mr. Olympia. When trying to be a professional bodybuilder there are certain things to take into account. Things such as nutrition/supplementation, training, and the after effects, when it’s all done. Only a very small group of people can achieve the title of bodybuilder, its is one the hardest titles to achieve.
The most important part when it comes to bodybuilding is the nutrition and supplementations. Nutrition consists of macronutrients and micronutrients. The macronutrients involve protein, carbs, fats, and water. The micronutrients or supplements are vitamins, minerals, and others things that don’t come for natural foods. The best source of nutrition is through whole foods. A bodybuilder should never allow the use of supplements to outdo the consumption of whole foods. Supplementations are just there to fill any holes your diet has. The main source of food your muscles need in order to repair and grow is protein. Protein provides the materials for muscle