Need a start for getting into bodybuilding

[nevebee]

I want to get into bodybuilding and start competing next year but I don't know anywhere in Christchurch to go and find information. Can anyone help with places? Or have any advice as to how to get started? Thanks!!

[BeastBuilder]

Do you actually lift now ?

I would say actually getting into weight training is a good start.

If you already do then disregard this and read second part of the post.

 

Have you been into Fitness Canterbury ? 

Shane Elsey is a judge for NABBA/WFF so will know dates and tell you how to best get started from where you are and Kent Gibson there as well has a good eye for bodybuilding and can help get you started too.

Lots of competing bodybuilders there so they'll all be able to help in some way and they always have the competition calendars up on the notice board.

[slinshady]

personal trainers are full of shit figuring things out on your own is the best way research. Internet and experience paying some idiot who most likely looks like shit going by the standard of pts in chch is a waste of money. If your that enthusiastic about competing you will have the motivation to do shit yourself 

[ratz99]

7 hours ago, slinshady said:

personal trainers are full of shit figuring things out on your own is the best way research. Internet and experience paying some idiot who most likely looks like shit going by the standard of pts in chch is a waste of money. If your that enthusiastic about competing you will have the motivation to do shit yourself 

Yeah literally 80% of PT's i've seen down here look like they could use some personal training themselves. Everyones like fap fap "but they'll motivate you they don't need to be big". I ain't taking advice from some runt who doesn't even look like they've touched a weight in their life. I'd rather figure it out from research and asking question, like i did when i was a former runt hahah.

[HarryB]

A good pt can save a newbie a LOT of time. It's finding a good one that's hard. 

[rede frisby]

Hi nevebee,

 

Shameless plug but depending on your goals in bodybuilding,  I may be able to help - you can check out my website at www.redefrisby.com and contact me there if you wish to know anything further :)

[Pseudonym]

I think for general training, researching and working things out for yourself is a great approach - it's the best way to learn. And if something's not working for you, research it, and change it until it does.

 

But I think that approach falls over when there's a competition involved. Suddenly you've got a deadline, and you can't keep experimenting - you have to get it right, and you only have one shot at it.

 

In that situation, a good trainer is invaluable.

[HarryB]

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10:15 PM, Pseudonym said:

I think for general training, researching and working things out for yourself is a great approach - it's the best way to learn. And if something's not working for you, research it, and change it until it does.

 

But I think that approach falls over when there's a competition involved. Suddenly you've got a deadline, and you can't keep experimenting - you have to get it right, and you only have one shot at it.

 

In that situation, a good trainer is invaluable.

 

It would pay in the beginning to spend at least a couple of workouts with a decent trainer just so you don't have bad habits in form.