Nutrition for Bodybuilders and Beach Bodies

In this chapter we will explore the largely misunderstood field of nutrition for bodybuilders and those looking to build the perfect body. What works, what doesn’t and how to get a competitive edge.

Whether you’re looking for the hardcore ripped look of professional bodybuilders or just the beach and bikini body, this chapter is essentially designed for those who want to look good semi-naked.

Once upon a time the sport of bodybuilding and bodysculpting was about who could lift the biggest weights in the gym, today it’s more about exercise physiology, nutritional science and psychology. Whilst exercise is still paramount in developing muscle tone, it is now well accepted that nutrition is the key ingredient to getting the desired results.

To ensure that you’re getting all the facts and the best advice expert-nutrition.com has brought together a panel of leading dieticians, exercise physiologists and National Natural Bodybuilding Champion, Lance Jensen who can share his experiences. Not only do we aim to simplify the science, Lance Jensen can show you how to put it into practice to maximise your results.

It needs to be said that applying conventional nutritional practices to building the perfect body will only get you so far. Nutrition for Bodybuilders and Beach Bodies is a chapter aimed at simplifying the science and removing the hype. We will show you how to maximise your training returns and more importantly teach you everything you need to know about nutrition such that you can achieve the right balance between muscle size, definition and body fat.

In particular we will discuss the following important bodybuilding principles

Nutrition for Bodybuilders and Beach Bodies

• Building the perfect body!!
• Bodybuilding for beginners
• Foods for Muscle growth
• How much protein do I need?
• Nutritional timing
• Functional foods
• Micro and macro nutrition
• Why High GI?
• Hydration
• Bodybuilding building diet
• The myth about carbs
• Losing the fat
• Top 10 nutrition tips

Body Building Supplements

• Supplements to be competitive
• Best bang for your buck
• Protein powders
• Protein Concentrate
• Protein Isolate
• Hydrolysed protein
• Fat burning supplements
• Supplements to help Recovery
• Creatine
• What products we recommend and why

Weight Training Advice

• Getting specific to achieve your goals
• Technique, frequency, intensity
• Micro and Macro cycles
• Hypertrophy (bulking up) phase
• Leaning out phase
• Injury prevention
• Top ten training tips

Body Rest and recovery

• Rest days
• Recovery foods

Fit Body Photos and Images

• Fit Body Images
• Lance Jensen Bodybuilding Photo's

These basic principles will provide you with tools to start a successful bodybuilding program. These principles are only the beginning. Remember that discipline, knowledge and consistency are the keys to achieving your goals. Good luck!

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