Shaving is the cheapest hair removal method, especially for more
hirsute individuals who want to don the stage with a minimal amount of body hair. Keep in mind, though, that this method can result in uncomfortable itchiness as the hair grows back. If this is something you feel you can handle, then let’s discuss the best approach to this method.
A good way to prep for a massive assault on body hair is to clip the hair either with a small pair of scissors or an electric clipper. Some men will often abandon shaving after completing this step, but others will carry through with removing the remainder with a razor. Once this is done, it is always best to hop in the shower and allow the water and steam to soften the hair and open up the hair follicles for easiest shaving...
Rankings following the Team U competition held in Teaneck, NJ. It was a small show but clearly not lacking talent since 4 of the top 20 ranked competitors earned their pro cards this weekend.
Fitness models beware of the random guys with cameras. 
Men’s Physique is going to breed a whole new crop of young unaware talent for these creeps to prey on. I don’t think they will be devoured but certainly will be much easier to be taken advantage of as the new guys look to get noticed and are all too trusting.
They will approach you at a show and say, “Can I snap some photos of you.” So you think to your self: more exposure and pictures, right on. WHAT!!! You didn’t even ask their credentials. Check out this guys business card. If the guy doesn’t have one, don’t let him shoot you. If it looks like he purchased a bulk pack of business cards at staples and did his printing on the computer. Don’t let him shoot you! A business card should be a reflection of who he is and what he represents with his creative lens. Now the scenario gets worse. He already has some candid’s of you at the show and now he says “let’s go out back of the show and snap some real photos for you.” (That just sounds weird, kind of like hey little kid want some candy)
Is a sponsorship really a benefit for you? It seems like every time you turn around the corner someone is begging to be sponsored. The idea sounds great, free supplements, trips to all the expos, cash money, and fame. Is it really that way though? Many sponsored athletes have to work their ass off, stay conditioned year round, and give up weekends and other free time while working a full time job. Many times these athletes are working for free supplements at best and get very little publicity. I know what you’re thinking….free supplements are awesome. Sure free supplements are awesome, but the time invested in the working for the company supplying the free supplements is taking away from your free time. What if you had to work 6 weekends a year and promote a company daily to get $500 a month in supplements. So you’re getting $6000 in supplements. That’s a lot, but half the stuff you probably don’t want to take or don’t need. Now what if you took the 6 weekends, travel time, and your daily commitment and invested that time in building your own business. What would that do for your business, your own finances?
As a fitness model it is very important to fully prepare for a photo shoot. Proper preparation is just as important as all the exercise and diet steps you did to get in photo shape. Remember the photos will live forever and represent you. So you want them to be the best possible in every way.
A good EVEN tan is a key part of having great photos. There is nothing more frustrating for a photographer or client than to have a great model with a bad tan. For the purpose of photography a tan should not be as dark as a stage tan for competition. That is a stronger different type of lighting source. The comment that always make me nervous is when a model says “don’t worry I tan even naturally”. Unless you are like a chicken on a rotisserie it’s pretty tough to end up with a truly even tan.
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We are here with recent Tall Class 
MP winner at the USA’s Nick Garton. Congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
Thank you! I love nothing more than a new challenge and I relished the opportunity to train with the goal to compete like I had when I was playing football in college. There are so many ex-athletes like me out there that have never lost the passion for competition and still workout and maintain a healthy physique and finally we have an outlet display our hard work...
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