30 Seconds Summary
Is Competing Really Necessary?

  • Competitive strength and physique sports have grown, with even celebrities influencing the acceptance of muscular physiques.
  • While competing can be exciting and fulfilling, not everyone feels the need to prove themselves in a competitive setting.
  • Competitions can motivate individuals by setting specific goals, pushing them to achieve personal bests in preparation for an event.
  • Friendly competition, such as having a training partner or participating in group fitness, can also boost motivation and adherence to fitness routines.
  • There are potential downsides to competing including the likelihood of losing, the personal and financial sacrifice required, and the psychological impact post-competition.
  • You don't have to compete to be serious about fitness; personal achievements and improvements are equally fulfilling for many.
  • Whether you choose to compete or not, incorporating some form of competition, even informally, can be beneficial in maintaining motivation and improving fitness performance.
WorkoutWiseWorkoutWiseWorkoutWise

Track & Plan Workouts
with Ease

  • Unlimited workout logs
  • Automatic volume tracking
  • Personalized programs
  • RPE support, rest timer, and more!
Download for Free
WorkoutWise Screenshot

Read Next

The Most Common Mistake in Bodybuilding

Thinking about getting into bodybuilding? Here are some questions every person interested in competing needs to ask themselves before stepping on stage.

Biolayne

Peter Fitschen

Read Summary in 30 Seconds

5 Common mistakes in Water Cuts

5 Common Mistakes In Water Cuts For Making WeightDr. Derek Wilcox of Renaissance Periodization Water manipulation is a contender for the easiest way to screw up an entire training cycle’s worth of work before a competition. The allure of competing in a lighter weight class has tempted athletes acros…

Renaissance Periodization

Derek Wilcox

Read Summary in 30 Seconds

Reena Tenorio Testimonial

Here’s a brief background on Reena Tenorio. She has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy while also competing in weightlifting and CrossFit. She reached out to us back in February of this year and we have had the privilege of using Nutritional Periodization to help her reach her goals. Nutritional Period…

Renaissance Periodization

Dr. Reena Tenorio [Physical Therapy, PhD & RP Client]

Read Summary in 30 Seconds

Peaking for Drug-Free Bodybuilding with Dr. Eric Helms

Dr. Helms is currently halfway through his fifth competitive bodybuilding season, during which he won a WNBF pro card. In this interview with Lauren Colenso-Semple, he discusses the art and science of peaking, how his approach has evolved over the years, and considerations for individuals competing…

Stronger By Science

The MASS Team

Read Summary in 30 Seconds

Meet Report: 100% Raw NC State Championships

This was the first meet that I actually made a real effort at peaking for. It’s not that it’s the biggest that I’ve done, it’s more just that I never trusted myself to perform if I didn’t handle heavy weights right up to the meet. I took my last heavy pull 2 week out, and my last heavy squat 10 da…

Stronger By Science

Greg Nuckols

Read Summary in 30 Seconds