Videos

[1fit4life]

By coincident I found these clips on youtube showing what's life is like in the pump room/backstage. Thought it might would be interesting for some of the newbies.
Jen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVoso...lding%20figure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv-It...lding%20figure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NU_A...lding%20figure

[C-Fit]

Thanks! I noticed that the girls were doing a number of exercises - Is there a routine that we should prescribe to when pumping up? What body parts should we hit, and is there any particular order recommended?

I have the feeling I will need a cheat-sheet backstage. I wont be able to improvise admist the nervousness!

Any thoughts from the experts?

[caligrl]

Thanks! I noticed that the girls were doing a number of exercises - Is there a routine that we should prescribe to when pumping up? What body parts should we hit, and is there any particular order recommended?

C-Fit, how you choose to pump up is pretty much a personal thing, you'll see a lot of different exercises done, the equipment will also be different from place to place. What's important, is that you go through all the big muscle groups.

[fitcajungirl]

Also, make sure you bring your own resistance band because not all contests have great pump up equipment/areas. Just get the blood moving to the areas like shoulders, (LOTS) arms, back and chest. Push ups are great, as well as isometric exercises. If it is a small show, sometimes the time allowed for pump up is limited, so use your backstage time wisely.

Good Luck
Lisa
www.fitlisa.com