Year after year, many people take up camming in the hope of achieving great performances and building up a large fanclub. To do so, they compete with ideas, most of which focus on the scenarios and gestures to be performed. But for this to correlate perfectly, preparation is needed, both dietary and physical. After all, models expend an enormous amount of energy during their shows, and a healthy diet coupled with the best possible physical condition can help make these moments easier. In this article, we’ll tell you what you need to eat and stretch to perform well on cam.
Physical exercises
In the stationary position, the quadriceps get a workout!
As a model, you may be required to perform movements that put a lot of strain on your legs, for dozens of minutes at a time during your shows. It’s important to exercise your legs so that they can withstand these moments with ease. That’s where quadriceps stretching exercises come in. Here, we target 4 elements: the vastus rectus anterior, the vastus intermedius, the vastus lateralis and the vastus internus. In concrete terms, as you come to a halt, you need to hold your instep and bring your heel close to your buttocks. Above all, you need to tilt your pelvis slightly forward. This way, you’ll be able to feel the full effects of the exercise on your thighs. If you find it difficult to keep your balance, you can perform this movement while lying on your stomach. The quadriceps stretch lasts up to 35 seconds, and is performed 3 times on each side. You’ll need to breathe slowly and in a controlled manner during these moments.
Buttocks forward!
Your shows will be tasteless, even unpopular, if you don’t put your lower body to good use. And what better way to prepare for this than with some good gluteal exercises? They consist of lying completely on your back, then holding the knee of one foot to put it on the opposite foot, with the back of the shin or thigh caught. During this exercise, the rest of your body should be relaxed; you should inhale and exhale each time you bring the knee towards your chest. This should last up to 35 seconds for each side, and 3 times. Practiced regularly, this stretch is sure to give you the flexibility you need to delight your spectators, who will have no trouble making it rain presents.
Work on your chest
During shows, it’s not just your lower body that’s put to the test. When in good condition, parts of your body such as your back and abdominal muscles can help you perform on cam. To do this, you can lie flat on your stomach, then stretch out your hands towards the floor. Then push your hands away from the floor to raise your chest. Make sure you lower your shoulders and look straight ahead. Above all, loosen your buttocks. And if you feel back discomfort during this exercise, simply lift your thighs slightly. With each upward movement, you’ll need to exhale. This movement can last up to just over 25 seconds, 5 times.
Power supply
Food to eat before a camp
Before starting a cam show, it’s essential to eat well. You never know, a steady stream of viewers may prompt you to postpone the originally scheduled end of your show. This could prove risky if, for example, you haven’t built up enough strength through your diet, or if you’ve ingested something that you’re having trouble digesting. So, before every show, we recommend that you eat foods that are high in carbohydrates. The body digests this type of food very quickly. What’s more, carbohydrates keep your blood glucose levels up, despite your physical exertions. That said, an hour before your show, you can eat foods such as :
- lean meat ;
- wholemeal bread ;
- oatmeal
- yoghurt ;
- banana…
Foods not to eat
While certain foods will help your digestion, and therefore your live cams, others should be avoided. Clearly, you mustn’t eat heavy food, for fear of overloading your stomach. This means depriving yourself of foods high in fast sugars, fats, fiber and protein. Examples include:
- a burger ;
- a pizza ;
- pastries;
- green vegetables ;
- raw vegetables ;
- fish ;
- eggs ;
- meat…
We also recommend that you don’t opt for a meal you’ve never eaten before as part of your shows. This is to avoid any possible discomfort during your moment, so you’ll be less prone to moments of absence or discomfort.
Hydration, the basis of a successful cam
Spending dozens of minutes on a cam considerably depletes your body, especially your water reserves. So, 30 minutes before you start, you need to be perfectly hydrated. This doesn’t mean consuming energy drinks, soft drinks, coffee or tea! For a 50-minute workout, for example, you can drink only water. And if you wish, you can repeat this gesture every 20 minutes. If your live cam is going to last 2 hours or more, you’ll need to consume a drink containing sugar. Orange juice, for example, will do the trick.
All in all, there are plenty of tips to help you get the most out of your live cam. In this article, we’ve placed particular emphasis on the physical exercise and diet you need before each show. If you follow our recommendations, there’s no reason for your cams to be bland and toneless. Better still, you’ll feel confident enough to perform tricks that will make your spectators long for more, and will certainly encourage a good number of them to become contributors. So you can start thinking now about the clothes and scenarios for your next cams.
