Vitamins & Minerals
Also, adequate intake of vitamins and minerals is necessary; Bodybuilders almost universally take a multi vitamin each day. Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s, are consumed as well.
Supplements
Supplements can help muscle gain, although some are unproven and many are ineffective. Creatine however, is one which has been proven to help bodybuilders. Although creatine only helps if used in conjunction with a solid nutritional base and weight training program, this is true for all supplements.
Some bodybuilders may use drugs to gain an advantage over results due to natural hypertrophy, especially in professional competitions. Although many of these substances are illegal in many countries, in professional bodybuilding the use of anabolic steroids and precursor substances such as prohormones are essential to competing in world-class competitions. Steroids increase levels of free testosterone and result in muscle hypertrophy. Significant negative side-effects accompany steroid abuse, such as liver damage as well as negative feedback leading to a decline in the body's own testosterone production, which can cause testicular atrophy and possible infertility.
Rest
The third component to muscle building is rest. Without quality rest and sleep the body does not have an opportunity to recover and build. About eight hours of sleep a night is essential for the bodybuilder to be refreshed and ready for the next session. Notwithstanding, an extra nap during the day helps an adult just as much as a toddler—sleep is good.
Professional Bodybuilders
Male Bodybuilders
Female bodybuilders
- Mandy Blank
- Monica Brant
- Sharon Bruneau
- Melissa Coates
- Corey Everson
- Gea Johnson
- Timea Majorova
- Laura Mak
- Rachel McLish
- Lenda Murray
- Colette Nelson
- Heather Policky
- DJ Wallis
See also
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