NPC National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships

This weekend experienced the toughest battle of top level amateurs in the NPC, namely the 2007 NPC National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, which were held over November 15 and 16 in Dallas, Texas.

As always, the classes were jam packed with top quality physiques so to simply place top 10 in this show is an accomplishment and a half.

Here are the top 5 finalists for each class:

Men's Bodybuilding Overall Winner: Evan Centopani

Note: First place of each class earned pro card.

Super Heavyweight:

1. Evan Centopani
2. Grigori Atoyan
3. Stephen Frazier
4. Real Johnson
5. Edward Nunn


Heavyweight:

1. Adorthus Cherry
2. Brandon Curry
3. Lee Banks
4. Abbas Khatami
5. Darrell Terrell


Light Heavyweight:

1. Charles Dixon
2. Peter Putnam
3. Al Auguste
4. Monty Mabry
5. Manuel Torres


Middleweight:

1. Jose Raymond
2. Guy Cisternino Jr.
3. Alan Bailey
4. Devon Bender
5. Lorenzo Jones


Welterweight:

1. Carlo Filippone
2. Stoli Stoilov
3. Tommie Robertson Jr
4. Jocelyn Jean
5. Victor Del Campo

You can find the full results at Bodybuilding at About - Your Guide to the Best in Bodybuilding

A Review Of Pre-Workout Nutrition Protocols And Ribose!

For years, researchers, sports nutritionists and coaches have repeated over and over again until they were blue in the face that athletes need to consume carbohydrates after a workout. The one study I reviewed last week reiterated this point. However, it looks like there is a new kid on the block; one that may be even more potent and anabolic than post-workout nutrition. It's called pre-workout nutrient delivery and it's anabolic and anti-catabolic; two things you should hope for if gaining lean body mass is your goal.

Remember that weight training results in both protein synthesis and breakdown; the goal is to favor synthesis and reduce breakdown as much as possible. This can be accomplished in well-nourished athletes and in addition to a well-balanced whole food diet, another one way to 'nourish' yourself may be by feeding your body some protein and carbohydrates prior to working out. But don't take my word for it; here is one study to support this belief.

Bodybuilding.com - Christopher Mohr - A Review Of Pre-Workout Nutrition Protocols And Ribose!

How Do You Maximize Muscle Growth?

Muscle growth and repair is achieved when you give your body enough time to repair the muscle that has been worked thereby allowing it to grow. Overtraining occurs when the muscle is put under too much stress and the recovery time is insufficient for it to repair itself.

The main principle in increasing muscle strength and size is overload. If you place more stress on your muscles than you did during your previous workout, that specific muscle will be stimulated, and overloaded sufficiently to cause an adaptive response.

Bulking - How To Do It Right!

First off lets get some things straight - to put on muscle you're going to have to put on some fat. If you want to try and stay lean when your bulking you're going to end up not adding much weight, probably over trained (from lack of calories) and very, very frustrated. YOU CANNOT PUT ON MUSCLE AND LOSE FAT AT THE SAME TIME UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES! Now I know some people have done it and it is possible but usually it only works for people that are untrained, very obese, or on steroids. Assuming the majority of my audience is drug-free with bodybuilders I think those three are out. Bodybuilding is not a two way street, it's a one way, your either bulking or cutting. I don't care how many crunches you do...when your bulking your six pack is going to be blurry. Deal with it. By working abs 2, 3, or a hundred times a week like some people do, your doing nothing but taking energy away from your other training and overtraining your abs. I only mention this because most people these days freak out over their abdominals.

Bodybuilding.com - Layne Norton - Bulking - How To Do It Right!

Become A Freak - Eat Extensive Loads Of Food!

You're reading this because you are one of many who are trying to get answers. The answers to putting on weight (quality weight and size). Well, it's right in front of you. EAT! I can't tell you any simpler. You need to eat more quality foods and lots of protein. But, like most things in life, it takes hard work, dedication and intensity to eat the amount of food you need to get lean, strong and add size. So if you're looking for that quick fix answer, listen to some wannabe small personal trainer who thinks they know what it takes to get big. But, if you want to get past those tags of being a hard gainer and want the facts then keep reading.

Bodybuilding.com - Curtis Schultz - Become A Freak - Eat Extensive Loads Of Food!

Building Mass!

If you are going to supplement, supplement properly. You should ingest approximately 1 to 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight each day. You should also eat a considerably large amount of calories. Remember though, that you should be getting most of your protein, calories, etc. from food and what you can't get, needs to be made up with supplements. Right now, I am eating between 2000 to 3000 calories a day because I'm preparing for a bodybuilding competition. Like I said earlier, you should be able to gain approximately 1-2 lbs. of muscle per 100 lbs. of bodyweight each week.

TeenBodybuilding.com - Mike Murphy - Building Mass!:

Risk assessments for carnitine

"A risk assessment for the "conditionally essential nutrient", carnitine, has been authored by the CRN, providing industry and consumers with important information on safe dosage levels.

The risk assessment provides companies with a guide for safe upper levels for product formulations, and consumers with vital information on safe dosage levels from products."

CRN authors risk assessments for carnitine

Recommended ebooks

If you're serious about burning fat or building muscle than check out these offerings from the highly respected Will Brink.

Recommended sources of quality supplements

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Essential Bodybuilding

"Protein is the basic raw material needed to build muscle. Protein supplies the amino acids that the body uses to repair and build muscle following intensive exercise. Aim to consume 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight each day from food like beef, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and whey. Spread the load over at least six meals to derive the optimum benefit and avoid overloading the liver. "

Essential Bodybuilding:

Want A Six Pack?

"Every model you see on TV has it: the 6 perfect ripples on the stomach and all the girls just melt at the sight. Now you�ve decided you want to be that guy that just drives the women wild. You�re going to do whatever it takes to get a six pack! "

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Free Weights Or Weightlifting Machines To Build Bigger Muscles?

"Are free weights such as dumbbells and barbells are more superior to weightlifting machines for building bigger muscles? Well, both free weights and weightlifting machines have pros and cons."

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