Fitness Models

deepbreaths_strongmoves
deepbreaths_strongmoves Posts: 54 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have a specific idea of what I want my body shape to look like when I reach my goals. I do want to lose weight, but it's not my only focus. I don't want to be "skinny" or "bulky," I want long and lean muscle. The closest body type that I can compare my goal to would be a female fitness model. Could anyone give me any of their personal experience with this or a link to articles pertaining to nutrition and exercise that would help me achieve this goal? It would be much appreciated! :happy:

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  • gpark33
    gpark33 Posts: 9
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.

    no they lift weights.

    Check out the female fitness section on simply shredded, the interviews section has each girls diet and workout routine in it.

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/category/interviews/women-interviews
  • deepbreaths_strongmoves
    deepbreaths_strongmoves Posts: 54 Member
    Thanks for the site!! A lot of good reading!
  • kjw1031
    kjw1031 Posts: 300 Member
    My cousin is a fitness model - she does Kettlebell workouts.
  • deepbreaths_strongmoves
    deepbreaths_strongmoves Posts: 54 Member
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.

    I'm actually not sure. Right now, I'm doing Turbofire. It's by the same company that does p90x, but it's not as extreme.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.

    I'm actually not sure. Right now, I'm doing Turbofire. It's by the same company that does p90x, but it's not as extreme.

    Turbofire is all HIIT and p90x will weight training and hiit. P90X will be better for fat loss. And you can build strength. Its the reason i wont do insanity and instead do the p90x/insanity hybrid so i dont lose strength. P90X is good at cutting fat and preserving lean body mass though (at least from personal experience ). Now if you want muscle gains then body beast or strong lift 5x5 would be better. BTW, women can not bulk.. they only get lean. See below.. weight lifts two hours a day and eats 3000-4000 calories a day.

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    You may want to read anything by Lyle Mcdonald at his site. Lots of good information in regards to the nutritional side of competing backed by research.

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/articles
  • MiCool90
    MiCool90 Posts: 460 Member
    please remember its all about body shape and form... you must be similar to the fitness model or it will never be realistic
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member

    no they lift weights.

    Check out the female fitness section on simply shredded, the interviews section has each girls diet and workout routine in it.

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/category/interviews/women-interviews

    Female fitness models lift weights and usually lift heavy. Check out the workout plans of 2012 WBFF Female world fitness champion - Andreia Brazier
    http://www.simplyshredded.com/andreia-brazier.html
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    http://www.cutandjacked.com/articles/15
  • foxfirekenzie
    foxfirekenzie Posts: 244 Member
    bump it!
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Don't be afraid of weights, and heavy ones at that. You're not going to get "bulky," especially as a woman. People look "bulky" when they have fat over their muscles. Best of luck to you on your goals :flowerforyou:
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    If that's your goal you're going to need to start working out with heavy weights, the kind you can't feasibly keep at your home because of all the space they would take up along with things like the bench or squat rack.
  • Kwoman2912
    Kwoman2912 Posts: 14
    Here is a link to info about my favorite fitness model, Kelsey Byers. She lifts heavy and eats A LOT of protein!

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-clean-eating-made-her-a-model.html
  • deepbreaths_strongmoves
    deepbreaths_strongmoves Posts: 54 Member
    Thanks for the info!! I'm going to look into all of it :)
  • crazylovergrl
    crazylovergrl Posts: 97 Member
    Here is a link to info about my favorite fitness model, Kelsey Byers. She lifts heavy and eats A LOT of protein!

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-clean-eating-made-her-a-model.html

    Lovely! I'm actually training to her routine! Her ab and leg days are caraazy!!!
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    One of the dirty little secrets of the fitness model industry is that genetics are going to play a major role in what you'll be able to accomplish through diet and exercise. From your photo it looks like you have the right kind of frame to support that look, but since I can't see your upper arms or shoulders, you many not have the genes to get the sculpted shape that fitness models posses.

    Also, getting those 6 pack abs that many of models have is due to a natural "pear shape." If you are an apple and store your fat around your midsection, digging out that six pack is going to require extremely low body fat and won't be sustainable for more than a week or two at a time without substantial health risks.

    Some of this can be overcome through liposculpture, and many pros turn to the surgeon to get the exact look they need for their careers. I've also known fitness models who would only do very light exercise, but still had the muscular shape that the camera loves. One in particular would work consistently for fitness brands, but she didn't exercise and was a daily cigarette smoker.
  • bluechip777
    bluechip777 Posts: 160 Member
    get a coach who actually trains the fitness models, then you don't have to worry if you're doing it right.
  • 30Up
    30Up Posts: 5
    **bump**
  • R0asted
    R0asted Posts: 83 Member
    Most of the "Figure" girls basically train like bodybuilders minus the steroids (or at least minus testosterone). YOu need to lift heavy weights to get that look.

    Some of the Fitness model girls do also but some of the best ones seem to come from Gymnastics. The big difference between figure girls and fitness girls is that figure girls basically do NO core work since they want the smallest waists possible while the fitness girls do tons.
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    If you like turbo fire, then you should try Chalean Extreme its done by the same lady and is all heavy lifting with some cardio thrown in. I'm going for the same body type as well and so far CE seems like a good start.

    Edit: oops misread...I'm not going for fitness but figure status...Still heavy lifting is the key to everything.
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    bump for later! :)
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.

    I'm actually not sure. Right now, I'm doing Turbofire. It's by the same company that does p90x, but it's not as extreme.

    Turbofire is all HIIT and p90x will weight training and hiit. P90X will be better for fat loss. And you can build strength. Its the reason i wont do insanity and instead do the p90x/insanity hybrid so i dont lose strength. P90X is good at cutting fat and preserving lean body mass though (at least from personal experience ). Now if you want muscle gains then body beast or strong lift 5x5 would be better. BTW, women can not bulk.. they only get lean. See below.. weight lifts two hours a day and eats 3000-4000 calories a day.

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Not to be picky, but just FYI: Turbofire isn't all HIIT. It's 2-3 days of HIIT a week, steady state cardio, and 2 days of resistance band "strength" training which is okay for beginners.

    I'd probably recommend mixing 2-3 days of heavy lifting (StrongLifts5x5, Starting Strength, New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women) with 2-3 days of the Turbofire.

    If you are at a calorie deficit or even maintenance you won't gain significant muscle mass but will maintain, strengthen and possibly reshape the muscle you do have.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Doesn't P90X target that kind of fitness? It develops muscles and strength, but not to the point of bulk.

    I'm actually not sure. Right now, I'm doing Turbofire. It's by the same company that does p90x, but it's not as extreme.

    Turbofire is all HIIT and p90x will weight training and hiit. P90X will be better for fat loss. And you can build strength. Its the reason i wont do insanity and instead do the p90x/insanity hybrid so i dont lose strength. P90X is good at cutting fat and preserving lean body mass though (at least from personal experience ). Now if you want muscle gains then body beast or strong lift 5x5 would be better. BTW, women can not bulk.. they only get lean. See below.. weight lifts two hours a day and eats 3000-4000 calories a day.

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Not to be picky, but just FYI: Turbofire isn't all HIIT. It's 2-3 days of HIIT a week, steady state cardio, and 2 days of resistance band "strength" training which is okay for beginners.

    I'd probably recommend mixing 2-3 days of heavy lifting (StrongLifts5x5, Starting Strength, New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women) with 2-3 days of the Turbofire.

    If you are at a calorie deficit or even maintenance you won't gain significant muscle mass but will maintain, strengthen and possibly reshape the muscle you do have.

    Quoting for truth

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