Tag: Competition

Hey Brett! Congratulations on winning the overall at the NPC Mr. Missouri. What, if any, changes are you going to make to your training for the North Americans? I gotta ask you, what prompted you to compete at the Missouri State? I saw you won the overall at the NPC Muscle Mayhem last May so aren’t you already qualified for national bodybuilding competition? Were you just “trophy hunting”?
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Aug 03, 2010, under Bodybuilding Contest Prep, Customer Q & A
Answer: Thank you for your question. First of all, I want to take this opportunity to thank my family and the 1st Phorm team for all of their support. I am so fortunate to have the backing of my fiancée Gillian who has competed herself and knows the rigors of contest [...]

Becker Built Arnold Classic Review!
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Mar 17, 2010, under Contest
Well, another Arnold Classic is successfully wrapped and let me tell you, it was quite a weekend! A group of 6 of my bodybuilding buddies piled into a big van with our coolers and luggage and headed up to Columbus, OH on Friday morning at 5:00. We aimed to get into Columbus in [...]

Gillian, I read that you eat a lot of fish when you are leaning out for a competition. I want to lose some weight but I can’t live on tuna! Do you have any tips for preparing fish that tastes good?
by Phorm Athlete, Gillian Risebury on Mar 11, 2010, under Femme Phorm
It’s true, when I need to lean out, it requires a very strict diet and I rely on fish to help me do this! White fish such as cod, tilapia and orange roughy is low in fat and calories, high in protein and is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. Typically, when [...]

Your First Physique Competition—A “How To” Guide
by Phorm Athlete, Gillian Risebury on Jan 18, 2010, under Physique Competition
I get asked a lot of fitness and nutrition questions but one of the most popular questions I get asked is, “How do I get started in physique competitions?” The decision to prepare for and enter a physique competition can be a daunting one, but I’m here to let you know that it is [...]