Towards the end of the 2008 competitive season, a number of enquiries were received by the NPA Doping Control team regarding the use of supplements containing the substance Mannitol. There seems to have been some confusion on the legality of this substance so here is the official NPA policy on the use of Mannitol, in line with WADA regulations.
An incredible standard at the NPA BRITAIN FINALS 2008 as a total of 78 competitors battled away to win the most prestigious titles in Natural Bodybuilding! At only 26 years of age a fantastic MICHAEL HANNAM won the Heavies and the Overall with an amazing HELEN STACK totally dominating the Ladies Physique classes to claim the Overall crown! Check out the VIDEO SECTION here on the NPA site for coverage of all the classes - filmed by Eric Guy! Watch out for upcoming profiles on Helen and Michael! Photo by Eric
Article by NPA Lightweight Champion Dale Wilson with photography by Eric Guy and Fivos Averkiou.
Read how Dale competed in 2008 in his best ever shape, and on that journey how he recovered from a bad injury to transform himself both mentally and physically into the Champion he is today. Proof positive that bodybuilding works in many aspects - Dale is a true Champion! Taken from the article - 'That year had been really tough with Lesley and I both dieting at the same time, people would say to us that it must be easier if your partner is dieting too, but believe me, it’s 10 times worse!' Read all about the trials and tribulations of bodybuilding competition with Dale!
Report by Michael Phillips with photography by Eric Guy