![]() ![]() It’s widely known that dieting often results in a slowdown in the body’s metabolic rate. To understand why carb cycling is the best approach we need to take a look at the main hormones involved in the regulation of fat metabolism and understand how they are affected by the process of dieting. However, based on my experience training competitors over the past 20 years, I believe the most effective method for lowering bodyfat and maintaining lean muscle mass during contest prep dieting is to use a carb cycling nutrition strategy. There are certainly cases that can be made for the effectiveness of all these dieting techniques. The results competitors experience on these diets can be influenced by a variety of factors including genetics, chemical enhancement, insulin sensitivity, diet and training history, and other physiological factors. Some competitors swear by high protein, high fat, low carb ketogenic diets, while others claim great results with moderate carb, moderate fat, high protein diets. It’s no secret that there are nearly as many approaches to contest prep dieting as there are competitors. Athletes must use every nutritional tool at our disposal to naturally manipulate the hormones related to fat burning to maximize fat loss while still preserving our hard earned muscle. Natural athletes have an even tougher battle when it comes to contest preparation because they aren’t taking supplemental hormones to promote anabolism and to counteract the catabolic state brought on by dieting. When the time for contest prep comes, our number one goal is to strip any excess body fat while maintaining muscle so we can present the best possible physique on stage. ![]() Competitive athletes work all year to add every possible ounce of new lean muscle to our bodies. I’m often asked by prospective clients and competitors, “What’s the best method for losing fat while still maintaining muscle?” When it comes to contest preparation, there really is no more important question. Carb Cycling for Competitive Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique and Bikini Competitors.
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