For those who don't know, Nelson Rodrigues is an athlete in the Men's Physique category who is having at least a great year.
In addition to the good results in national territories, Spain competed in the renowned Arnold Classic in Madrid and… won!
He is the first IFBB PRO athlete in the Men's Physique category in Portugal, get to know him better in this interview.
I started when I was 17, through some friends who were already training.
They took me to the gym, I liked it and I never stopped!
I liked the Men's Physique category, I thought it had everything to do with me and so I wanted to try it.
It was a mix of feelings, I didn't want to believe it?
But above all, an enormous emotion and happiness to see that all the dedication and effort paid off!
It depends on the stage I'm at, whether I'm preparing for competition or not.
If I'm in the off phase, I follow a diet high in carbohydrates and proteins, I try to eat as cleanly as possible, without too much excess, so that the preparation phase is easier. I bet above all on rice, chicken, egg whites, fruit, oats and nuts.
In the preparation phase, I reduce carbohydrates and increase proteins. At this stage I use a lot of fish and vegetables, and oats and fruit, for example, are left out.
Nelson Rodrigues's example diet
The training, like the diet, differs depending on whether I am gaining muscle mass or drying out.
During the mass gain phase, they are always intense, increasing loads and reducing repetitions. I rest little time between sets and always try to do just one muscle group per day.
Already in the drying phase, I reduce the loads and increase the repetitions, I also start doing supersets and increase the cardio training.
I usually do cardio training in the morning, and weight training in the afternoon, but at certain stages I even do cardio routines.
Example of Nelson Rodrigues training.
Chest
It comes above all because of my love for this sport, I can say that I love bodybuilding. The competition is the culmination of all these years of bodybuilding.
First, I'm dealing with sponsorship support, so that at the beginning of 2016 I can start competing professionally, start earning points and be able to go to the Olympia!
That's the big goal, to step on that much-desired Mr Olympia stage.
I am currently also preparing for the Olympia Amateur in Liverpool on the 31st, I will try to win this competition at amateur level and then advance to Pro level.
My main tip is that the secret is in dedication!
Nutrition and rigor are very important, combined with good training and supplementation.
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