Natural Bodybuilding
Natural bodybuilding is the practice of increasing muscle mass without the use of illegal or banned substances. It is the course of action that all bodybuilders should follow considering that little is known about the long term effects of performance enhancing drugs (PED) on the human body. There are many perfectly acceptable supplements that allow athletes to pack on lean muscle mass such as protein products and creatine, both of which are produced naturally in the body already.
Nutrition is the basis of natural bodybuilding and a strict diet in conjunction with the proper supplements, vitamins and minerals will give an athlete much of the fuel needed for the energy essential to obtain optimum results from workouts. Meal plans can be calculated to allow anywhere from 1500-3500 calories depending on your age, workout regimen and sex.
Natural bodybuilding is practiced by reputable athletic organizations that do not endorse or promote the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs. The World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) as well as the International Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (INBF) are both worldwide leaders in natural bodybuilding and a wealth of information can be obtained from their sites.
Sites such as Vince Del Monte Fitness can also prove helpful also as well as Amazon.com which can provide a wide variety of natural bodybuilding choices.
