Klaus – I didn't have to think about anything! Every detail was planned!
In 2007, Klaus won both the Danish Nationals and the Scandinavian Championships which motivated him to wanting to try to compete at a higher-level competition: The Arnold Classic Amateur! Read in Klaus's words how Evolution Hotel helped him to get ready for the Arnold Classic Amateur!
Bodybuilding is my life. I have a great passion for this sport. For me, it's not just a sport, it's a lifestyle. I began my competitive career in 1993, when I was only 19 years old. I competed in more than 10 bodybuilding competitions between the years 1993 and 1999. Then I took a break from competitive bodybuilding for about 8 years, but continued my active lifestyle. In 2007, I decided to make a comeback to the stage. I missed competing.
Klaus Ladegaard's shredded quads one day out of the Arnold Classic Amateur!
I entered the Danish and the Scandinavian Championships where I took 1st place in both competitions – However, despite my great showing, I wasn't completely happy with my look. I knew I could be even better, and I wanted to compete at higher-level competitions.
I've always been doing my own diets, and thought the time was ripe to go to the next level and hire a professional coach. I knew this would help me grow in my sport and advance to the level I wanted to attain.
I started looking for someone who would be qualified and who had the knowledge to help a more advanced athlete like myself. My choice fell on Helle Nielsen, as she has a great amount of experience and knowledge. All of her athletes have been very successful and they all speak very highly of her. I also like the fact that she is an athlete herself and knows not just from theory, but also from her own experience how the body works and reacts to different types of training, food products, stress etc…
In March 2009, I competed in the Arnold Classic Amateur for the first time. I followed a 16-week contest prep specifically developed for me by Helle, and it was my best prep ever!
She was with me every step of the way. I didn't have to think about anything! Every detail was planned. I had meal plans for working days and off-days. I had scheduled cheat meals. I had specialized training programs for the body parts we wanted to bring up. The training changed from month to month – my muscles were always introduced to something different in order not to let my development come to a halt.
I am very satisfied with the results working with Helle has brought. This was my best diet ever. I didn't starve and I felt good throughout the entire 16 weeks. Of course, I was tired towards the end, but I wasn't drained. Amazingly enough, I was in a better condition than I have ever been for any show!
Now I'm entering my off-season, and my goals are to pack on some more muscle and improve my symmetry. I just started working with Helle again – via her aesthetic body analysis she has determined how I can improve my symmetry and which specific areas I need to work on. I just received my specialized plans and I can't wait to get started!
I highly recommend anyone to work with Helle for the off-season, or for competition preparation – but be prepared for results!