When you ask most natural organizations whether anyone ever fails their drug tests, they will always give you a definitive “yes.” But, when you ask them how many people fail, …
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The “choice” and false idols that divide natural bodybuilding
by Bong Picoby Bong PicoToo many natural bodybuilders fervently defend their juiced counterparts on the basis of personal “choice.” Their standard comeback is that juicers just took a different path and should not be …
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Winners Announced for the 9th Annual Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships
Columbus, Ohio – 728 of the top amateur competitors from around the world competed in the 9th Annual Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships at Battelle Grand …
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Bodybuilding bulking diet in order to gain muscle?
by Bong Picoby Bong PicoEverybody knows that in order to gain muscles, you need to consume more calories than you burn. It is very important and even essential, to consume enough calories and nutrients, …
I know, I know. Tattoos are an art form and an important expression of your individuality, BUT they can also be a distraction for judges if you are a competitive …
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Could a common banned substance list unify natural bodybuilding?
by Bong Picoby Bong PicoDespite the shared purpose of providing a format for natural bodybuilders to compete on a level playing field, the natural organizations continue to have many differences to be resolved among …
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What will it take to attract major sponsors for natural bodybuilding?
by Bong Picoby Bong PicoFinding sponsors for natural bodybuilding has always been a challenge. When I founded the North American Natural Bodybuilding Association (NANBA) – now NANBF – in 1984, it was like pulling …
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Mirror, mirror on the wall – who has the best physique of all?
by Bong Picoby Bong PicoJust like in the Disney version of the fairy tale “Snow White” when the wicked stepmother queen looks in her magic mirror and asks ‘Magic mirror on the wall, who is …
Bodybuilders and their fans have lamented over the years that bodybuilding is not in the Olympics. That scenario is not very likely. In the first place, it’s a stretch for …