Rules in Bodybuilding Competition

As per National Physique Committee (NPC) below are the eligibility, standard poses and rules followed in every Bodybuilding Competition. 

Eligibility 
Proof of citizenship must be one of the following:

• A birth certificate
• A voter’s registration card
• Military discharge papers
• Naturalization Papers – Form N560
• Consular Service Form FS24 for those born outside of the United States to US parents

An athlete must be a citizen to compete in the following national competitions:

• Masters National Championships
• USA Championships
• Team Universe Championships
• Nationals Championships  

Competitors Health

1. Any competitor who appears to be disoriented, light-headed or experiences undue cramping will not be permitted to compete.
2. Any competitor disqualified for health reasons must be checked by the attending EMT and, if it is advised by the EMT, must go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
3. Competitors who refuse to be evaluated by the EMT or at the hospital will be suspended from competition for a period of one year from the date of the occurrence.

Weight Classes

2 Classes:

• Lightweight – up to and including 125 lbs
• Heavyweight – over 125 lbs

3 Classes:

• Lightweight – up to and including 125 lbs
• Middleweight – over 125 lbs up to and including 140 lbs
• Heavyweight – over 140 lbs

4 Classes:

• Lightweight – up to and including 115 lbs
• Middleweight – over 115 lbs up to and including 125 lbs
• Light-Heavyweight – over 125 lbs up to and including 140 lbs
• Heavyweight – over 140 lbs

Note: class winners of the drug-free NPC Team Universe Championships go on to represent the United States in the IFBB World Championships that follow the IFBB weight limits below and for all polygraph tested events.

• Lightweight - up to and including 114-1/2 lbs
• Middleweight – over 114-12 lbs up to and including 125-1/2 lbs
• Heavyweight – over 125-1/2 lbs

Prejudging Poses

Relaxed Round:

• Keep your feet flat
• Keep your heels together
• Hold your arms at your sides
• No twisting
• Your head must be facing the same direction as your feet.

Individual Round:

• Begin when ready – no signal is necessary from the Head Judge.
• Maximum of 60 seconds with a warning when 10 seconds remain.
• You are not obligated to use all 60 seconds.
• Lying on the floor is not permitted.

Mandatory Round:

• Front Double Bicep
• Front Lat Spread
• Side Chest
• Side Triceps
• Rear Double Bicep
• Rear Lat Spread
• Abdominals and Thigh

Bodybuilding competitions 2016

Below are list of bodybuilding competition going to be conducted by 

National Physique Committee (NPC) and International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) year 2016 got through many reference online, pls try to contact them before checking in. 

NPC/IFBB – Legends Classic--January 30, 2016

Location: 4500 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103, United States

Website: musclecontest.com

Phone: 310-796-9181

OCB - Body Sculpting Open--February 6, 2016

Location: 125 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663, United States

Website: www.kparrott.com

Phone:(757) 291-1115

NPC– Gold Coast Muscle Classic -February 13, 2016

4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230, United States

Website: musclecontest.com

Phone: 310-796-9181

NPC – Muscle Evolution Championships -February 13, 2016

Location: 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

Website: www.musclesportproductions.com

Phone: 408-384-9039

IFBB/NPC – Karina Nascimento Classic -February 20, 2016

Location: 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens,

FL 33418, United States

Website: http://www.nationalphysiquecommittee.com/

Phone: 561-866-5665

ABFF – Clearwater Super Natural -February 20, 2016

Location : 3000 Florida 580, Clearwater, FL, United States

Website: www.clwnatural.com

Phone: 253-225-1576

Major Health Benefits of Potatoes

Potatoe one of the most liked vegetable all over the world whose native is South America.the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice. 

Biologically its called as Solanum Tuberosum, member of nightshade family. Instead of its biology, wanna share some of the major health benefits of it. 

The health benefits include their ability to improve digestion,protect the skin,increase circulation,reduce cholesterol levels, boost heart health, 

prevent cancer, manage diabetes, strengthen the immune system, reduce signs of aging, reduce blood pressure, reduce insomnia, and boost eye health.

Avoid peeling the potatoes before cooking them. The outer shell provides a good protection against 

nutritional loss during the cooking process. 

Weight gain -- Potatoe contains more carbohydrates and very little protein. 

Carbohydrates helps you to gain more weight which will be helpful for people who are lean and bodybuilders to gain muscles.

Digestion --  Since it has considerable amount of fiber  more in raw potatoes than boiled ones. It helps in easing the 

digestion by increasing secretion of gastric juices, and prevents constipation.

Skin care -- Potatoes are rich in Vitamin-C and B-complex as well as minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc are good for the skin.

Water in which potatoes have been washed, are very good for softening and cleaning skin, especially around the elbows. 

Rheumatism --   Soak slices of a potatoe without peeling its skin over a night in a glass and drink the soaked water in the morning which 

will be helpful in reducting joints and muscle pains.  

High blood pressure --The fiber and potassium content in potato are  helpful in lowering cholesterol and 

improves functioning of insulin in the body, which aids in the lowering of blood pressure.

Having too much potatoes is not advisable since the carbohydrate content leads to obesity and follows other side effects of obesity.

 Have less and stay healthy!

Tips to come out of Mental Stress

Busy Life, don't have time to look at the beauty of things around us. we focus on only one thing which is
important at the moment and when we see any problem or lose it, suddenly we feel alone, lost everything in the world.
It leads to irritation, temper, headache, mind keeps thinking of the consequences and pain keeps hurting each minute.
I suggest no medication for these problem unless you can't come out using tips below.

Tips -

  * you can't change what happened in past, but your action now can change the future. So, just let it all go and be free for a while till you feel better.
 
  * you can beat the mental stress by physically stressing yourself in gym.

  * Plan for a Trip to most beautiful places in the world with your close friend or alone also if you feel good. I suggest plan it with your friends.

  * Share your problem with your friends or mom/dad. Problems and paintings are same, differs on views.

  * Music changes any mood. Listen to your favourite song and dance crazy.

  * Think of changes you can have in your life, a diversion to make things easy. Pain still lingers in heart but its time to learn how to survive with pain and
not about quitting it.

I come out of my stress, through music, gym and friends. Peace of mind is more important to live a happy and cool life.
Will share if i have any new tips. Time to look for yourself!