It's time to start BG's first workout competition and as weird as that sounds, many many people are excited for it.
Start April 15th
Update April 29th
Update May 13th
Update May 27th
Finish June 10th
Its a competition on just how much one can improve, obviously there is no way to make this fair as everyone is different and those that have not worked out in a long time already have a major advantage compared to those that have been working out steadily.
It will still be based on Overall improvement in a 2 month period, Pictures of ones physique throughout the process is recommended also taking a picture of ones workout log is also recommended. Also would be cool to show what supplements everyone uses. Get measured, body fat, arms, legs, etc.... and we will all compare every 2 weeks. You don't have to put pictures up if you do not want to but try and put a picture of your workout log if you can at the very least.
Take note of others workouts and learn from each other. This is a way to motivate everyone to push themselves harder. And possibly win a free game or gift card at the end.
I will also see if a mod can put a poll up in the thread for BG members to vote on who is improving the most, then a final poll as a way to help determine the winner at the end.
This is by no means perfect but if anyone has any suggestions of what to fix/add/delete i am all ears as this is my first attempt at an internet fitness competition.
Also please do not use anything illegal. By illegal i mean what they would ban in any normal athletic competition.
Such as:
Steroids
Stimulants
Anabolic Agents
Diuretics
Doping with Cream Sodas blood
Street Drugs
Peptide Hormones and Analogues
The rules are simple:
1. You need some type of photo confirmation of your workouts, a workout log is required and every two weeks you are to post your logs so we can judge your improvements. A self portrait with your log makes it all the better. I will post both to use as an example and suffer the judgement of others.
2. It's a competition and I expect people to be competitive, make comparisons, rivalries, etc.... But by no means is anyone allowed to make fun of another competitor. Everyone here is trying to change, gain, or lose something through this competition and we should all respect their efforts. (Yes i know its the Internet, but go somewhere else.)
3. Make at least ONE DAY a rest day. Where you do nothing but relax....go to the pool or something.
ProTips:
1. Warm up before you stretch.
2. Stretch before you work out. Stretch everyday. Also learn to stretch properly.
3. Workout large muscles before working smaller muscles.
4. If your a beginner, take it slow and make and take 2 rest days.
5. If your not a beginner make at least 1 rest day and 1 active rest day.
6. Do not work out your abs everyday.
7. Learn breathing techniques to better get through your workouts! Your body needs oxygen to get through your workouts. DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATH! (Seriously)
8. Learn how to run properly!
9. Learn how to breathe properly while running properly!
10. Take time to learn the proper weight lifting techniques even if you have to go down in weights.
11. Get a foam roller.
12. Eat Properly. (Throw out the soda, candy, junk foods, etc...at least for 2 months.)
13. Sleeeeeepppppp
14. Find a workout buddy
15. Yoga (Love this)
16. Pay attention to the aches and pains of your body.
17. Do not masturbate 5 hours prior to going to the gym. Also don't masturbate afterwords while recovering. Masturbating/sex considerably lowers your testosterone in your system after the fact. You want as much in your system as possible.
18. For the more experienced people, workout your legs twice a week. Leg workouts brings a surge of testosterone into your system which helps build muscle everywhere. There is a noticeable difference in growth when doing this. Heavy lift one day then make a light lift another day.
19. Maxing yourself out for every set/rep is not the way to get stronger/better, reducing weights to get through your workout routine but still failing at the end of your reps will be better in the long run. You do not want to burn out at the beginning of your routine and then be unable to properly workout for the rest of your routine. (For example, I max out on Squats, become so tired i cannot properly workout on Extensions or lunges reducing my overall performance).
20. Remember Lean Muscle burns calories better, longer, faster than just running. Running will burn calories just fine but will stop burning those calories the second your heart rate slows down. Find exercises that best fit your level that will help build lean muscle. Such as compound exercises.
Let me know if you think i should add anything here.
The current members participating are:
Nabent
Chrius
Rkenshin
Cream Soda
CS: Jon
JRonin
JR: Robert
Fievel
Myreality
Pohibaba
Hatedregret
Gustave
Meresgi
AoE
SephYuyX
AidenCarby
lolwut
Sho
Alduere
Wulfgang
thetruepandagod
Ghaleon
Plow
Milkster
LeahaS
mafkr
sunglass
T-bear
Asai
Mo Gainz aka Dr. Muscles
Lucavi
mafkr
Syntex
Koul
Kononeko
Stubby
If your name is not on here please send me a PM.
For those of you not participating, go ahead and ask questions, give feedback (be kind or pretend to be). Compliment, critique, criticize, as long as it will be helpful to the person your directing it to, by all means share it.
That's all.....Have fun! Work hard! Learn something! Also prepare for second place!
Oh yea, do not work through injuries or else you will just exacerbate the problem. I learned this the hard way and can no longer run because of it.