Fit model explains why athletes are so tanned in bodybuilding competitions

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bodybuilding competitions as she revealed some secrets about the contests.When it comes to competing, Anne Lima knows a thing or two about getting up on stage and strutting her stuff.The Brazilian model has been training a lot and one thing that comes with bodybuilding competitions is tanning. READ MORE: Forgotten bodybuilder named kids after Egyptian gods and fed them meat for breakfast She's been studying the best tanning products to use in order to flaunt her muscles.According to the rules of the contests, athletes must have a natural and healthy tan.So competitors must get the technique right to avoid the orange effect which often happens to participants.She said: "The purpose of this painting is to highlight the muscles when we are on stage."When we're showing off to the judges, we need to show that we're dedicated and able to draw our muscles in the best way."You have to be careful with the painting and the poses."I've seen a worse athlete end up winning because someone didn't know how to pose or tan."The model added: "The ideal is to have a stronger colour than your skin, of course, to look like a bronze statue."And the technique to achieve a tan can range from artificial products to sunbathing.But you'd have to be careful as the tone of the tanning products can cause reactions to some.For example, athletes with light skin would opt for a colour to someone with a darker tone.Anne added: "I've heard people try to get a tan with different products, like coffee grounds and cake dye."It's not right, but there are those who risk it."Some paints come out in the shower, but others take a week or so to come out."Some people even use coconut detergent or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide to remove the paint." Want all the.