It is now March 2008, I plan on this year being a complete New Start, my first two shows will the the Masters Nationals July 18-19 and the one week later the USA Championships July 25-26. My motto this year don\\\'t forget to have fun.
I looking forward to this year being a much better one then last year. Contest Prep is right around the corner.
Stick around and watch the changes.

Big hugs Claire aka mightymouse

Training & Diet

XTREME BODY FITNESS

My husband and I have a personal training business called EXtreme Body Fitness. We offer weight training skills, nutrition for losing weight to gaining muscle and services for the figure to bodybuilding competitor, female or male. Anyone who is local to the San Francisco Bay Area would be able to meet with my husband and train at the private studio he works at. We also offer our services online via email and telephone. Please use my contact page to email if you have any questions or are interested in our services.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Off-season I found working out only one bodypart a day was the best way for my body to grow. I choose to do shoulders on Monday the first day of the workout week since that is my body part that needs the most work. Tuesday is legs, to give my shoulders a little more rest and grow time. On Wednesday I would work my back, Thursday was chest day, and Fridays would be arms day.

I usually pick between 3-5 exercises per body part and do at least 4 sets of 8-10 reps. During the off-season I stay away from cardio because it makes it easier for me to put on muscle size. I control my body fat by really paying attention to my nutrition.

Contest prep is different, because I then work each body part twice a week. Shoulders, chest, legs, back, and arms then back to the beginning and take Sundays off. I do pretty much the same amount of exercise as off-season, changing just a few, but I do more reps. Contest prep also includes cardio everyday but Sunday I do 30-50 mins and very strict on my nutrition.