what is this sport worth to you?

[nicksmith3]

Nick, are you aiming to make the step from Athletic to Physique or are you gaining more mass to come in closer to the weight limit for your height?

Personally the latter is what I am trying to achieve, to be a competitive Open Athletic rather than a ripped but small physique class competitor.

Matrix, I have very specific long and short-term goals in this sport/industry that i am determined to reach, and competing in NABBA is not included in any of them.

As for the height/weight limit. It will be far broader next time, when i compete in the NZFBB.

I'm guessing you will be competing in NABBA?

[Android]

I find that specific supplements become more important as you diet and get closer to a comp where your energy levels/cals are low. During this period protein, glutamine, creatine, thermos and pre workout boosters etc all are very helpful.

Yep, would def add BCAAs, have them handy 24/7, in the car, at work etc

However, during a mass gain phase you can get away with less because you are getting more of protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals etc from your whole foods.

Totally agree

Personally I don't necassarily need the best quality Whey Isolates off season as I have enough carbs in my system to allow lower levels of protein to be effective, but definitley as I drop carbs, I do use a good quality whey to raise my protein levels to stave off catabolism.

Again, on the money

[1day]

Man you're a lucky bugger with all those sups from BSc Mike! You're wee boy looks cute as with the sunnies hehe

Mike you are one lucky bugger getting free supplements from BSC.Your wee boy looks cool with the sunnies on.

:doh: gymrat y dont u just hit copy and paste and save urself all the typing next time :wink: :pfft:

[boostinggtir]

lol

[gazza]

Man you're a lucky bugger with all those sups from BSc Mike! You're wee boy looks cute as with the sunnies hehe

Mike you are one lucky bugger getting free supplements from BSC.Your wee boy looks cool with the sunnies on.

:doh: gymrat y dont u just hit copy and paste and save urself all the typing next time :wink: :pfft:

:nod: :pfft: :pfft: crack up

[AgentOrange]

i find it beyond irritating :evil:

[Nato]

Every gymrat post is a copy of an earlier post. gymrat is short for "skip this post" lol

[Matrix]

Hi Nick, sorry it took so long for me to re post, been up in Aucks for a friends stag weekend.

I am training for the christchurch Nabba(Athletic) and NFBB (Classic)Shows.

These weight classes suit my genetics, age, structure and goal physique that im training to achieve.

Best wishes for the year training and for when you make a return to the stage.