Abel Albonetti: The Next Fitness Star

Photos: Facebook, BodySpace Abel Albonetti

As if Zac Efron had become a bodybuilder: Abel Albonetti is a 22-year-old aspiring fitness model, who has built an impressive physique with massive, well-defined muscles. The young, ripped man is a certified personal trainer, has done photo shoots with several companies, such as Bodybuilding.com and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as several local fitness facilities, and has already participated and succeeded at model contests.

On BodySpace Abel tells: "I got started bodybuilding in 2007 because my dad randomly said when I was 15 years of age that I'm old enough to start working out so I started on just a little weight bench my dad had when he was a kid and then when I was 17 I finely joined a gym and thats when i hit it hard and really began to build! I stay motivated by just staying at it seeing myself get bigger and stronger and seeing other people start off good and just drop out and seeing them later and thinking that could have been me. And I have some good friends that are real built so we try and out do each other in size and weight."

Toby Schuetz: Mister Athletic 2011

A buff man and a winner: German fitness model Toby Schuetz is "Mister Athletic 2011". For the first time MisterAthletic.com, a new big site for fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition, searched for the model of the year. The criterions: a ripped physique, a beautiful face, and a great charisma. The winner, Toby Schuetz, meets them all, more than any of his competitors according to the jury. Toby is 24 years old, and is in the trade in the fitness industry. Now, as Mister Athletic, he will do several photo shoots, among others for a calendar, and will appear on the muscle building drink "MuscleSizer" which is available on MisterAthletic.com.

Video 1: Toby tells that he trains six to seven times a week. In summer he likes to wear tank tops or just be shirtless. He is glad about getting compliments by the people. Toby :"It's a reward of the pain in the gym." At the end he poses and flexes.




Video 2: Toby demonstrates some of his most effective exercises to build washboard abdominals.




Video 3: Toby sits in a restaurant, tells that he has just eaten eight burgers (he allows himself fast food from time to time), and reveals his amazing washboard abs.




Video 4: Toby shows off his lean, ripped body.



Toby Schuetz on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toby-Schuetz/249289795098156

Markus Ricci: New Shootings

A true muscle man, a colossal powerhouse, an inspiring bodybuilder: Fitness model Markus Ricci does not only have plenty of brawn. All his muscle groups are well defined and perfectly proportioned. No weak point. Effective workout meets great genes. You find more high quality photos and videos of Markus Ricci here on AllAmericanGuys.

Tristen Escolastico: Back Blast

He knows how to gain size and get shredded. 20-year-old bodybuilder Tristen Escolastico is two weeks out from the 2011 NPC Collegiate Nationals, and works his back in these two videos.

Tristen on the T-Bar row machine with 5 plates and 225lbs:



Tristen on the lat pulldown machine:

A Proper Diet for an Aspiring Bodybuilder

An article written by Jennifer Bell, owner and author of HealthTrainingGuide.com

If you want to begin bodybuilding, start with a proper diet. An appropriate nutrition plan is an essential component in a bodybuilding regimen. Following any muscle-building program without adequate nutrition can destroy all your efforts. Without the proper diet, you may also reverse the process and decrease the amount of muscle in your body.

Why Should You Diet?

The word diet does not necessarily mean deprivation. There is no need to sacrifice your favorite foods or load up on heavy proteins when you body build. A diet is merely a schedule of your daily nutritional intake. To build muscle and decrease fat, you must keep track of the food you eat. Your bodybuilding diet depends on what your fitness goals are.

Where Do You Begin?

Beginner bodybuilders are often confused by the vast array of diet options. The best way to make changes is to ease into it. It typically takes two weeks to condition your body for any permanent nutritional changes. By starting off slowly, you increase your chances of success. Keeping a food journal will help you determine where you need to make changes.

What Should You Decrease and Increase?

For the first couple weeks of your diet, decrease the amount of fat you eat each day. Check labels and make low-fat choices. After the two weeks pass, focus on decreasing your refined sugars. Eliminating unnecessary foods that are high in fat or sugars will jump start your muscle-building regimen. Once you have reduced your fats and sugars, increase the amount of water you drink. Aim for 64 ounces each day.

How Many Fats, Carbs and Proteins Are Necessary?

Generally, a proper bodybuilding diet consists of 20% fats, 40% carbohydrates and 40% proteins. To determine the correct amounts for your needs, you must know how many calories you need each day. You can calculate this by multiplying your lean body mass times 12. Once you know your daily caloric intake, you can figure the percentage of fats, carbs and proteins you can eat each day.

An adequate bodybuilding nutrition plan should consist of small meals that occur frequently throughout the day. Typically, a male bodybuilder should eat five to six times daily. Occasionally, you should change the way you take in calories as well. This prevents the metabolism from becoming accustomed to a certain schedule.

Your diet should be filled with nutrients that enhance your training. Your body needs to repair itself between workouts. A correctly planned diet will help rejuvenate your muscles. With the right nutrition, you will also be able to burn fat more efficiently. If you want to effectively gain muscle mass and decrease fat, following a well-planned diet program will get you results quickly.

This guest article was contributed by Jennifer Bell, owner and author of HealthTrainingGuide.com. Check out her site to learn more about physical therapy assistant and aide training and other exciting health careers.