Joining 
us today is National Level MP Competitor David Gonzalez. Congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
What appealed me to the division was that it promoted a healthy look and lifestyle. It was a new and fast growing division that brought in tremendous athletes from various athletic backgrounds. To be aesthetic, well-proportioned and conditioned is something I continually strive to be. This division promotes that, and was a perfect opportunity for me to hone in my skills to see how I compared to other respectable athletes. More importantly, being that this division is still relatively new, I wanted to be a part of the elite group that helps shape where this division goes.
We’ve 
all heard the phrase, “no pain, no gain”. Many of us try to go for the burn when we workout. Those who have been trying to reduce body fat in a specific place on their body have thought they were being more effective when they felt the burn during the exercise. And - years ago - Joe Weider espoused something called “The Weider Principles”. They included such techniques as “super sets”, “break-down sets”, and “forced reps” - all of which are based on “the burn” (i.e. fatigue). But is the burn productive, and - if so - for which goal? Is the burn an indicator of “effective exercise”? Let’s take a closer look.
What IS the Burn? Hint: It's cause is to the left...
This 
turned out to be a record setting show for the CBBF, with over 250 athletes competing in this year’s event, held at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC. The show’s promoters Sandra Wickham and Ross Webb, put on an amazing event that was executed in stellar fashion.
As for Men’s Physique, 25 competitors faced off on stage with the hopes of taking home the one IFBB Pro Card that was being awarded to the overall MP winner...
Many
athletes spend countless hours working there muscles, improving their strength and increasing their cardio-vascular abilities. Ask any good coach though and they will tell you that recovery, when training in any sport, is a vital piece of success. Recovery often requires resting the body and one way to do this is through massage therapy. People often think of massage as relaxation and stress relief, but there are countless ways it can benefit your fitness routine. Licensed massage therapist Sharon Koski offers the following top ten ways massage can be an excellent tool in helping your athletic performance.
At 
some point or other we have all wanted to burn off some body fat, but what if you want fast results? Well fear not, here are my top tips to help burn off that tire around your waist.
1. Pre-breakfast Morning Cardio
Studies show that working out in the morning burns up to 3 times more fat compared to working out at any other time during the day. To get into the 'fat burning zone' a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio is required.
I have
had the honor of being involved with Men’s Physique since it started which has allowed me to see the already many changes in this still very new division and one thing that has held true since the start is that your poise and presentation are a HUGE determination in your final outcome. What many who don’t actively compete and/or attend many competitions don’t realize from simply looking at pictures and placings is that the Division of Men’s Physique is a VERY dynamic place and when it all comes down to having so many phenomenal looking competitors on stage. One of the largest things that makes one person stand out from another isn’t their arms, it isn’t their abs, it isn’t even the hair… It is that poise and presence that you just can’t put your finger on, that “Swag Factor!” When I say “Swag Factor” I am talking about the quality to walk onto stage and just grab peoples eye and make them look at you, this is in a lot of the unseen, non-verbal cues and a big part of it comes from confidence and truly having a great time! We all know someone who can just walk into a room and right from the start has that positive vibe that everyone wants to be around, well that right there is all part of the Swag Factor! Remember that on many of the State Level and for sure the National Level Shows all across the country that EVERYONE has worked hard and looks great and the best way to set yourself apart is to just have a great time and enjoy the stage, it is your time to celebrate!
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