2011 Training Goals

November 7, 2010
At the close of the Western Regional Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Show, I contemplated 2011 goals for training and competing. I must say I don't like Arizona NPC Shows as their judges are very biased in their decisions. I was not happy with their decision last night; however, we as competitors have to take the bad with the good, whether it is politically correct or not. I do know that Chris(my trainer) will want me to do the Arizona show as it is the largest show of the year.

Chris and I talked two weeks ago about transitioning training into compound moves for winter months to build glutes, vastus lateralis muslce group, hamstrings and lats. These parts are still lagging on me partly due to me leaving him for three years then returning. I must say when you have a good trainer don't let him or her go. The compound moves once acclimated will be heavy and slower than the high intensity training I am just transitioning from. We decided that cardio should only be two days a week for 30 minutes maximum to give my body time to grow.

I have decided to stay within ten pounds of contest weight and keep the bulk off this coming year. I proved to myself that I can lift just as heavy at 151 as opposed to 185.

Goals:

1. Maintain weight within 10 pounds of contest weight.

2 Carb cycling with low carb days when not training and high carb days when lifting heavy.

3. Compound moves throughout winter till time to transition to high intensity interval training.

4. Keep cardio at 30 min. 2 days a week through winter months.

5 Plan for two back to back shows next summer if possible, if not then definitely the LA Classic July 24th, 2011.

All for now looking forward to 2011 and happy training~!