LIFESTYLE BODYBUILDING IN GOROKA

Lifestyle Bodybuilding covers a broad area - involving physical & mental training, food nutrition & rest. The lifestyle, encourages discipline, honesty & respect, whilst building an individual's self esteem. The word Bodybuilding refers to the art of developing & improving your physical appearance. With dedication - Bodybuilding enables you to take on any appearance, shape or form you desire within the bounds of your genetic makeup. As well physical exercise improves blood circulation & enables the brain to perform at optimum levels.

Bodybuilding therefore has become a very practical lifestyle - as it is our 'mind & physical appearance' that we use to interact with the World, today.

Improved performance as a human being is the greatest result that can be achieved. However it must be emphasised that for non-competitive bodybuilders, bodybuilding must become a complete lifestyle - that in addition to weight training & other physical exercises - should also include: income producing work; socialising; leisure time activities; walking, swimming, family time & simple healthy meals.



Qualified Training:   Beginners & Novices to the lifestyle, will need to obtain basic training techniques from qualified trainers - with the handling of weights, & cardiovascular workouts. This will ensure injury risks are minimised.   The basic 'rule of thumb', is to commence with lighter weights & easier workouts, progressing through to heavier workouts over longer periods of time.  Sensible training programmes coupled with dedicated habits, & good techniques will yield quality results.

Dieting & Food Nutrition:   Complimenting a successful weight & cardiovascular training programme is a balanced diet of nutritional food. Whilst there are hundreds of dietry programmes worldwide proclaiming to have the answer to your health needs.

Lifestyle bodybuilders should focus on a well balanced diet, taking all food groups in moderation, and
importantly be well supplemented with fresh fruit & vegetables. The emphasis being on a variety of natural, fresh, clean & healthy foods - that are readily available in your area.

Results for your Body:   Gym & weight training is not just about growing big.   Specific training techniques & methods - offer a range of results for your body. From cardiovascular improvement; gains in muscular size; improvement in muscular defination; improvement in strenght & endurance. Aswell - specific training excercises coupled with good nutrition & rest - will aid recovery from sickness & injury.

Dedication, Committment & Motivation:   Lifestyle Bodybuilders consider the time & effort given to training, nutrition & rest - as vital ingredients - investing in the future longevity & functionality of their own body.  With this approach the lifestyle bodybuilder is able to maintain the interest & motivation to keep living the lifestyle, especially when tangiable improvements & gains become apparant over time.

Improved performance - as a well balanced human being - in mind, body & personality are the greatest results that can be acheived.

'THE PNG CLASSIC' - (BODY BUILDING COMPETITION)

Goroka is fast becoming the Bodybuilding hub of PNG. Centrally positioned between all Highlands Provinces, Madang, Lae & Port Moresby - and boasting a year round springtime climate - Goroka is the ideal venue to stage the inaugural PNG Classic.

An immense turnout of competitiors in all divisions is expected with the announcement of small grants for training.

IFBB RECOGNITION:

Mr Philip Hope, President of the South Pacific Body Building Federation & Vice President

Commonwealth Federation, is quite enthusiastic about the upcoming event & further believes

PNG should consider hosting the South Pacific Championships in the near future. Mr Hope is

also interested to officiate at the event as a neutral judge. An approach will be made to the PNG

Body Building Federation to assist with Mr Hope's travel to PNG. The benefits of his attendance

'THE PNG CLASSIC ' COMPETITION DETAILS:

DATE: Friday 14/5/4

TIME: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
VENUE: (Proposed) University Lecture Theatre

TICKETS: K5.00 Adults; K2.00 Students & Children

* Individual Registration to compete K20.00
* Prizes: 1st place: K1000.00 training grant
2nd place: K500.00 training grant