Bodybuilding is a sport. There is no other sport where so much time and effort is spent on preparing for competition. The sport side of bodybuilding is the athletic effort put in to achieve the desired result, all those hours in the gym working every body part to achieve the perfection of body development and form. The show side of bodybuilding is the competition where far more than athleticism is involved. The perfection of development is the same goal for both men and women in bodybuilding, but the approach is different: Men are going for muscle mass as well as a sculptured shape, while female bodybuilders are going more for overall symmetry and definition.
Bodybuilding for women went through several phases: Smooth, shapely symmetry in the early days; massive muscular development assisted by male growth hormones (some of these female bodybuilders looked more “male” than most men); to the present where highly defined muscle symmetry and overall development is displayed. For today’s female bodybuilder, the emphasis is on a fully developed “female” body; well-conditioned, shapely, defined musculature, but not the massive sized attributed to anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. These days at competitions, you will see a wide range of women; whether tall or short, white or black female bodybuilders all love the sport.
Female bodybuilding still involves lifting weights, but these women spend many hours performing other types of resistance exercises that will define their musculature rather than build huge, man-type muscles. The female metabolism responds to exercise differently than does that of a male. The hard exercise of female bodybuilders tends to condition, shape and develop their muscle definition, without developing the huge muscle size of the male bodybuilder.
Working out in the gym, performing cardio and running are the physical side of the female bodybuilder routine. The other side of the coin is proper nutrition. In order for the body to benefit the most from all that exercise, there must be a proper intake of protein, unrefined carbohydrates and fiber. Supplements in the form of protein powders, vitamins, minerals and soluble oils can also make a contribution, though a properly balanced diet should contain a sufficient supply.
The final aspect of female bodybuilding is displaying all of that work in a manner that shows each part of the development to its best advantage. Posing routines are developed that show the best sides of the female bodybuilder’s development, while minimizing any weaknesses. The posing routines of the women tend to be more fluid and athletic than those of the men, who are just showing their development. If you think you might be interested, look for a free female bodybuilder show or clinic in your area.
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