Turning Pro And Now…
After having earned my pro card, I am now just enjoying working out for myself and maintaining a good fitness level and general health… I also turned 30 this year.. What I have noticed is, the closer lifestyle is to contest prep mode, the better off one will be in so many facets… First, you will be healthier for a variety of reasons… Secondly, you will keep metabolism, etc. in a good state… I do not bulk anymore, never will again and just do not believe in it… What I believe in is simply eating healthy, keeping cardio and resistance training in year round, keeping stretching and yoga in year round and working on functional elements of fitness as well… This is the way I always trained and the way I believed in being healthy… No matter what opinions come against me, the one thing I love is I am living healthy and reaping those benefits. Why cardio year round? Why did we all of sudden change the rules of being healthy and fit to accommodate what we assume are super-natural humans (bodybuilders)? Some things change, but certain things just don’t… And I personally like that fact… For instance, just yesterday, I did a simple leg workout.. No free-weights, just machines and light weight… I am out of competition right now and just want to focus on maintaining myself and also, I just love how exercise makes me feel, so I do it for no other reason than to feel good and b/c it is a part of me… My main goals for this year and next are to continue strengthening my rotator cuff, knees stabilizers, core and ankles… I also want to work on my overall symmetry and proportions as well… I do not plan on being the best or even one of the best in bodybuilding competition.. I simply want to live healthy and know how to eat healthy and train smart and feel great… I am still learning, but am certainly enjoying the process. Each day and workout brings it’s own elements and aspects… As a certified personal trainer and natural pro bodybuilder, I am really enjoying bringing advice and tips that are more practical and applicable to the everyday person.
