Troy Garver on contest prep, bodybuilding nutrition and much more.
Bodybuilding | Contest Preparation | Diet | Men vs Women | Troy Garver
In this podcast (Quicktime ipod compatible, 33MB; Google streaming flash video), Bud Gibson and Troy Garver discuss final bodybuilding preparation and the difference between men and women in bodybuilding.
Troy Garver is the General Manager at the Gold's Gym that Bud and I (Nancy) have become rather familiar with. He agreed to this interview to discuss several different aspects of bodybuilding and competition preparation.
Troy talks about his last competition and elaborates on why he doesn't compete anymore. He also talks about current clients who are preparing for shows and discusses the finer points of nutrition regarding these clients. He states that glycogen retention without "spilling over" is the key to a competitor placing in a show. He emphasizes that timing is everything.
Troy also states that there are definite differences in training men and women. Bodyfat levels between men and women are certainly one factor to consider. There is also the experience factor to consider. Those with more experience clearly need less "hand holding".
Additional Links
- Although there are many diets one traditional bodybuilding diet is outlined here
- Women and training: some myths are exposed here.
