What is the difference between Fitness Modeling and Bodybuilding?

Bodybuilders

Fitness Model

Hello guys,  for this new entry I would like to share to all of you about the difference between bodybuilding and fitness modeling. I believe that there are some people who might still not understand about this difference. It also make people become afraid to go to the  gym because he/she might be afraid of turned into big shaped. 

Although they seem similar at face value, these two commons athletics showcase are somewhat different. Bodybuilding has been around since the late 1960s, whereas fitness modelling is a more recent offshoot

According to Muscle Prodigy, a publication devoted to achieve fitness goals while fitness modelling has its roots in bodybuilding, there are numerous differences in how they train, eat and live.  

• How do they train?

Bodybuilders : Bodybuilders’ workouts generally consist of a low amount of reps with a high amount of weight. They place a specific emphasis on gaining mass. As such, they rarely engage in cardiovascular exercises or reps with a low amount of weights. Bodybuilders will regularly push their muscles to the point of failure; that is, the point where they literally cannot do another rep. During recovery, the failed muscles rebuild and become stronger.

Fitness Model : They are not overly concerned with having large muscles as they are with looking in shape in front of the camera or at physique competitions. Fitness models spend more time crafting the major muscle groups throughout their bodies. Once they have a fit foundation, they will craft six pack abdominals and pay attention to legs and glutes. Their workout routines are generally shorter and more intense than bodybuilders. They will spend half of their workouts doing cardio and the other half lifting weights. To create toned muscles, they will do a high amount of reps with a lower amount of weight, compared to a bodybuilder.

• What do they eat?

Bodybuilders : Traditionally known for consuming more supplements to help maximize their workouts than fitness models; however this is by no means a rule of the industry.

Fitness Model : Aspiring fitness models consume no more than 2,500 calories per day. Conversely, bodybuilders regularly consume more than 5,000 calories per day 

• How Do They Live?

Bodybuilders :  Generally train for size throughout the year, however they only trim down and become lean for competition season. Competitions are the primary sources of income and motivation for bodybuilders. During their off season, they may have up to fifteen percent body fat. They also train year-round, however they are not concerned with body fat percentages until competition season is a few months away.

Fitness Model : They consistently maintain a healthy diet and a strict training regimen.