Things you Should Know Before Fitness Competition

Things you Should Know Before Fitness Competition

In the present time everyone is trying to be healthy and fit but building muscles and participating in fitness competition needs special training. Most of the people don’t like to go gym or any fitness club but after seeing beautiful models in magazine, movies or posters they get motivated and inspired for joining a gym. Moreover, you can also make your career in fitness if you have an interest in bodybuilding. There are many competitions which are being conducted in which hundreds of people participate.

Following are some of the tips you should know before taking part in any fitness competition:

Start writing a diary on fitness: Before starting your fitness training you must keep a fitness diary with you. In that diary, you can write down notes relating to your regular routine. You must jot down your weight after your exercise so that you can see how much weight is reduced weekly. Moreover, you must also note your diet routine kin that diary.

Attend different competitions: There are a lot of federations who conduct small level competitions at different intervals so you must participate in those competitions as it will not only add to your achievements but it will also motivate you to participate in higher level competitions. Before you participate in any competition always keep the rules and regulation of that federation in your mind as every federation has its own rules and regulations.

Select your division: There are different types of categories in a fitness competition. Like there are many fitness federations you first you must decide which you want to be a member. If you have interest in dance or gymnastics then you must join NPC/IFBB federation. The other fitness competitions are bodybuilding, figure, physique etc. so once you decide your category you must then start working on it because it seems to be easy but actually it is not.

Select your event date:  As a lot of bodybuilding competitions are being held every year at different intervals you must decide it earlier in which competition you would like to take part. Once you choose your event date you must not delay your registration process. You need to register for competition as soon as you can because it will not only boost your energy plus will avoid late fee registration and do not forget to mark event date on your calendar.

Mark dates on the calendar: you must mark the dates of shows and events in which you are going to participate because it will help you be more focused. Moreover, it will also guide you that how days have been left for your particular competition. In addition to this, you must also write your weight and body fat weekly on your calendar as this will tell you how progressing you are. It will also help you to be always on time.

Hire a professional trainer: If you want to make your career in fitness or going to participate in a big event then to prepare for that certain competition must hire a professional trainer for your regular exercise. Nowadays you can also hire a trainer at your home. Fitness competition diet plan is mentioned below:

The first week: At the start of the first week, you must consume six eggs with sautéed mushrooms and breast of turkey. In addition to this, you can also have broccoli and baked potatoes with chicken breast.

The second week: you can consume oatmeal daily with protein. In the second meal, you must have white eggs with one cup of broccoli sautéed with onions. Chicken breast must not be skipped.

The third week: In the third week, you can replace your first meal with a protein shake. Add red skinned potatoes with turkey breast in second meal. In third meals, you must have frozen corns with steamed zucchini.

The fourth week: You can repeat the first-week diet plan in the last week. With this also add 1 cup steamed cauliflower.

With above-mentioned fitness competition, diet plan also does regular cycling with your daily exercise because of cycling help in the proper circulation of blood. Also, do cardio with your daily exercise. Never ever miss any meal. Must follow all the above rules for a fitness competition.