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This bodybuilding tips and guide doesn’t apply on men alone. Bodybuilding at its core is about exercising, eating and living properly. Who doesn’t want a healthier & sexier body? This article applies to all men and women who wants to start their goal towards a healthier lifestyle. Going back to our question, How do we start a bodybuilding routine correctly?
The majority of people will agree that one of their main goals in life is to have a great body. Who doesn’t? Yeah, there are few individuals who want to stay fat. These are extreme cases and I can’t blame them for their choices. However, we know that several diseases stem from being fat (heart, kidney, diabetes etc). We cannot stress every point about that since it will be discussed on other topics. Below are some basic bodybuilding tips I want to share with people who are either starting out on their exercise regimen or those who want some motivation in life to push them and crank their energy up and running once more.
Body building tip #1: Set realistic goals
This applies not only in bodybuilding but in other areas of our lives as well. By setting goals we mean business, we mean commitment. However, I want to point out that we should always set ‘realistic’ goals in our bodybuilding routine. Let’s put things straight, you can’t have a great body like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Miss USA’s sexy curves overnight. Don’t believe what internet commercials and other T.V. ad gimmicks tell you. Bodybuilding and shaping your entire physique takes time. It can be months to years depending on your goals and objectives.
Tip: By setting realistic goals in mind, you will not fall into a “one time big time” trap – setting very high goals but can’t keep up doing it. And by doing so, you might end up quitting, then you’ll feel frustrated and depressed. Finally, you’re back at square one. Realistic goals would probably give you little results (initially) but will add up over time. You’ll feel happier because of the progress you see and knowing you’re in the right track
Bodybuilding tip #2: Put it in writing
You can’t have a bodybuilding routine in the clouds or imaginatively. You should put it in writing, create a journal of the things you do. What you want is to have a bodybuilding journal that tracks exercises you do everyday, progress report, what you eat, vitamins and minerals you take and other supplements. It is vital to have a bodybuilding journal because you can keep track of your progress and revise some routine items you feel are not working for you. And just like with item # 1, putting your goals in paper (or in your PC ) means you’re committed in doing it.
Tip: Sometimes, what people need is a spark / push to motivate them on doing things like exercise, eat right, take their supplements, go to the gym etc. At first you would probably feel lazy or you don’t feel exercising on that day, but putting everything in writing for the day may give you the energy and motivitation to continue. You don’t want to ruin your progress, do you? You don’t like to become that same old guy or gal other people like to make fun off right? You want to become a healthy person, that’s what you should write… and strive for every single day.
Bodybuilding tip #3: Start small but think BIG
Does it sound like a cliche in business? Yes it is! I treat bodybuilding and business in the same way. But to tell you the truth, there are many areas in our lives which we can apply this principle. For now, we will focus on bodybuilding and healthier lifestyle. As I’ve said before, you cannot set very high standards when starting out with a bodybuilding routine. Either you’ll get depress and quit or you’ll hurt yourself in the gym. I’ve seen many newbie bodybuilders trying to lift 200lbs at the bench press with a spotter and it looked like the spotter was ‘getting’ the workout and not the guy beneath the weight.
You have to start with small realistic goals. You would probably achieve little progress but that will surely grow over time. I had a wrong notion about bodybuilding several years ago. I always believed in the saying “No Pain No Gain”. It is logical and true to some extent although it depends on how you would interpret it. It was my first time lifting weights and I thought I should max out and push myself while grunting heavily. What happened? I was bedridden for a week because every part of my body sored like hell.
Tip: Never lose your goal to your EGO, it can be a bodybuilder’s greatest ally or his worst enemy. Believe me, I had seen many cases like that happened in the gym.
Bodybuilding tip #4: Be consistent
I’m always fond of going to the gym every first month of the year. Why? Not only because there are many beautiful women roaming around but because you can make several friends. In other words, many people include Exercising and following a bodybuilding routine part of their New Year’s resolution. But believe me when I say that you’ll never see more than half of them after Three Kings! A little exaggeration, alright probably by the end of January.
This is part of the reason why you should keep a bodybuilding journal so that you will stick with your routine and do it consistently until you reach your goals. At work you have a deadline right? In business you have a deadline right? It isn’t different in following a bodybuilding routine. You should be consistent in what you’re doing in order to see results. Exercise right, eat right and educate yourself consistently will bring you results. There’s no shortcut to this nor a magic pill nor even a milk shake that will make you lose those pounds and inches off your waist. Consistency in your routine is the key.
That’s it for now. Bodybuilding and having a healthier lifestyle is a big enchilada and you should eat it little by little. You cannot digest everything you read but by doing it, you’ll realize that it isn’t a hard thing to do. What you want to do is start reading other articles, write/save them in your PC, plan your action and put it into action. Always remember, nothing will happen unless you do something about it. You cannot pray and have a better body instantly but you can workout at the gym to achieve it.
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