Want to Shake things up and Compete

[etown_fit]

I have been pretty avid into CrossFitting/ Coaching CrossFit for the past 5 years and am strong however I would like to venture into doing a fitness and or Figure competition ( Always looking for a new Challenge

) so what are the best sites/ tips for getting started in including more specialized lifting routine? I am so used to doing full body training almost every day I am not sure were to start with isolated muscle training. I still want to CrossFit 2/3 times a week and do strength training for competition 2/3 times a week.

I eat paleo for the most part so nutrition isn't too much of an issue however I am a sponge for learining new techniques and regimes! ....I know cleaning out the "for the most part" to all the time will help with cutting down body fat%.

Advice is greatly welcomed!!

 

[caligirl85]

Fitness and figure are different....getting started really depends on what your timeline is and what your current body composition is. If you need to build a lot of muscle to be competitive, you likely will need to train longer, eat differently etc...

So...do you have a show date in mind?

 

[etown_fit]

I don't yet IM in the research phase now (which I need to do a lot)...I want to give my self a good 6 months to prepare is that adequate? IM pretty strong have good definition in my arms and back need to get the mid section more trim. I have nice lines but no visible 6 pack. In the next two weeks IM going to get all my measurements and BF%. I just decided to compete not that long ago I've always been into modeling (although i haven't done it for years )and fitness... now I would like to combine them. Thought forums would be a good start there is a lot of info out there on getting started and IM bit sure which is the best to look at.

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[psizzle_8]

I'd continue researching...look at winners in each class and see which one appeals to you/would best fit you and your body...then I'd get a consultation from a coach

Time it takes to be stage ready depends on your current conditioning like Roxy said...BUT just ask a competitor, we never stop perfecting. it's a never-ending thing really..