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There are as many varied opinions on what “plan” one should follow to build
muscle, as there are people who have those opinions. On one thing they do
agree, however. You must have a regimen.
· You can begin by defining
your objective.
· Why are you interested in body building?
· What do
you hope to accomplish?
· What is your ultimate goal?
It’s all about commitment and belief. There is an abundance of information
about how to begin and conduct your journey, but without a burning desire to
achieve, you are doomed to inevitable failure.
The following tips are not intended to be a “one size fits all.” Take from
it what you will. In that light, consider the following list:
1.Before beginning any serious weight lifting or body building regimen,
consult your physician.
2.Set your goals. Define what you expect to achieve with your new
bodybuilding campaign within a realistic time frame. If you create goals that
are unattainable you are setting yourself up for failure. You can become bored,
disappointed and disillusioned to the point where you may give up. This is a
very sad outcome to what might have been the best decision of your life. Don’t
sell yourself short. Set your long-term goals, of course, but also set
short-term goals that are achievable. And, don’t forget to reward yourself when
you do achieve them.
3.Consider the costs. If you don’t already have a budget, create one.
Then, determine what amount of discretionary funds you have available for your
bodybuilding program. This will determine whether you can afford to have a home
gym or if your needs would better be served by joining a club. Joining a club
is still a good short-term introduction before spending hundreds or thousands of
dollars on equipment that might not be appropriate for your needs.
4.Don’t forget some of the low cost alternatives to purchasing your
bodybuilding equipment. If used equipment is still functional why spend the
extra dollars just for a little glitz! Good, brand name used equipment is every
bit as functional as something right off a showroom floor.
5.Consider combining a home gym along with a membership in a public
facility. Purchase less expensive free weight equipment for use at home and
join a gym to have access to the more expensive equipment. You can design your
entire workout routines around a combination such as this.
6.Eat healthy! This can’t be stressed enough. The only true bodybuilding
aids are good nutrition. Consult a licensed dietician. Watch your local
community calendar for free seminars on diet and nutrition. Learn all you can
about what nature freely provides that can help you to develop a healthy
diet.
7.If you choose to use dietary supplements, make certain that you
know what you are putting in your body. Follow the packaging guidelines we
outlined above. Ask your physician for his/her recommendations based on the
regimen you have selected. No friend, coach or acquaintance can take the place
of your physician. In fact, you may even investigate finding a physician who
specializes in sports wellness.
8.Be kind to yourself. Yes, it’s important to push to achieve your goals,
but it’s very easy to tip the scales in the other direction and create a
nightmare for yourself. Obsessive, compulsive behaviors are not conducive to a
healthy bodybuilding lifestyle.
Nishanth Reddy, is an author and publisher of many health related
websites. For more information on how to gain mass, build muscle, body builders
routine and tips on bodybuilding visit his website at http://www.fitness-wellness-guide.com
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