What Leads To Success In Modern Bodybuilding EPQ Project Report
What leads to success in modern bodybuilding? (1970’s – present)
Contents page
Table of Contents
Introduction – 3
Diet – 4
Protein: 5
Carbohydrates: 5
Fats: 6
Other foods: 7
Rest – 9
Sleep: 9
Rest between workouts: 10
Rest between sets: 12
Time under tension (TUT): 13
Doug’s gym in Texas. Pictured above 15
Metabolic stress: 15
Sets & Repetitions: 15
Exercises: 16
Mind-set – 18
Genetics – 19
Steroids – 22
Supplements – 24
Protein powder: 24
Creatine: 25
Branched Chain Amino acids (BCAA’s): 26
Showtime – 28
Tanning: 29
Hydration: 29
Cutting: 30
Posing: 31
Conclusion – 32
Glossary – 33
Appendices – 37
Bibliography: 41
Introduction –
This project focuses on success in bodybuilding. The time for which research will be taken from is the 1970s onwards as this is reliable in comparison to older research. There will be eight key topics that may also contain subheadings. Firstly, what actually is success in bodybuilding? ‘Bodybuilding.com’ believes “… the Mr. Olympia (Appendix 1) is the pinnacle of physical accomplishment...” With all the promotion and documentation around the competition, it’s hard to disagree. This project will focus on the professional (pro) aspect of bodybuilding and what creates an IFBB (Appendix 2) bodybuilder. Female bodybuilding has risen in popularity, but due to a lack of research and the small size of this project, only male competitors will be addressed. The purpose of this project is to provide readers with the details on what they can do to become a successful bodybuilder. Due to personal interest in the sport the hope is to expand personal knowledge and to share this. My opinion on the research is distinguished in the text; it is presented in italics so it stands out. Readers should be open-minded and draw their own conclusions, as bodybuilding is subjective and there are many debates, it is up to individuals to understand themselves.
Former IFBB Pro bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman (pictured above) 1
Diet –
A bodybuilder’s diet
Contents page
Table of Contents
Introduction – 3
Diet – 4
Protein: 5
Carbohydrates: 5
Fats: 6
Other foods: 7
Rest – 9
Sleep: 9
Rest between workouts: 10
Rest between sets: 12
Time under tension (TUT): 13
Doug’s gym in Texas. Pictured above 15
Metabolic stress: 15
Sets & Repetitions: 15
Exercises: 16
Mind-set – 18
Genetics – 19
Steroids – 22
Supplements – 24
Protein powder: 24
Creatine: 25
Branched Chain Amino acids (BCAA’s): 26
Showtime – 28
Tanning: 29
Hydration: 29
Cutting: 30
Posing: 31
Conclusion – 32
Glossary – 33
Appendices – 37
Bibliography: 41
Introduction –
This project focuses on success in bodybuilding. The time for which research will be taken from is the 1970s onwards as this is reliable in comparison to older research. There will be eight key topics that may also contain subheadings. Firstly, what actually is success in bodybuilding? ‘Bodybuilding.com’ believes “… the Mr. Olympia (Appendix 1) is the pinnacle of physical accomplishment...” With all the promotion and documentation around the competition, it’s hard to disagree. This project will focus on the professional (pro) aspect of bodybuilding and what creates an IFBB (Appendix 2) bodybuilder. Female bodybuilding has risen in popularity, but due to a lack of research and the small size of this project, only male competitors will be addressed. The purpose of this project is to provide readers with the details on what they can do to become a successful bodybuilder. Due to personal interest in the sport the hope is to expand personal knowledge and to share this. My opinion on the research is distinguished in the text; it is presented in italics so it stands out. Readers should be open-minded and draw their own conclusions, as bodybuilding is subjective and there are many debates, it is up to individuals to understand themselves.
Former IFBB Pro bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman (pictured above) 1
Diet –
A bodybuilder’s diet