| I'm filled with disbelief when asked why people do | | | | within your limits Having a six pack DOES NOT require |
| bodybuilding it's as incredulous as asking why get an | | | | special equipment, only the proper dietary knowledge. |
| education. The answer to both is to improve oneself. | | | | Know exact rep and set ranges for maximum muscle |
| Perhaps people's perception of a bodybuilder applies | | | | growth. Longer training sessions actually diminish |
| only to those guys who compete in the national level | | | | results. The MOST EFFECTIVE exercises for each |
| contests or are shown on the covers of the muscle | | | | muscle group -- common "shaping movements" |
| magazines. Bodybuilding isn't limited to them; it includes | | | | actually DETRACT FROM MUSCLE SIZE! Performing |
| the recreational gym rat who just wants to look good | | | | exercises in a specific order is crucial to success. |
| in his Speedo's in the local pool and not be mistaken | | | | Improve NATURALLY (through training and good diet) |
| for a pencil-necked geek. | | | | boost hormone levels naturally. High reps do NOTHING |
| Besides the obvious health benefits, bodybuilding is the | | | | to promote definition. Manipulate sets accordingly for |
| closest thing available to the Fountain of Youth. There | | | | sustained growth. Varying grips are necessary for |
| are also benefits that can't be measured: | | | | complete muscular development. |
| self-confidence, self-discipline, and the esteem of | | | | Aerobics is an effective fat burner and helps to |
| others, since we are often judged initially on our looks. | | | | counteract the anaerobic lifting side. Performing a large |
| In short, the benefits, both tangible and intangible, far | | | | number of exercises for a particular muscle group is a |
| outweigh what minor incontinences there may be of | | | | complete time waster and actually restricts growth. |
| going to the gym and getting hot, sweaty, and sore. | | | | The proper amount of meals per day to maximize |
| The world of bodybuilding can be a complicated one, | | | | muscle growth AND fat loss is crucial. The calorie |
| especially for a beginner. What to eat? What type of | | | | manipulation approach can help to control body fat |
| exercise? Which routine? How many reps? How | | | | levels. Volume based programs (large sets, many |
| many sets? Etc. There is also conflicting information | | | | exercises, etc) are a waste of time. Each muscle |
| and various methods. First and foremost let's not kid | | | | group requires LESS exercise to produce MORE |
| ourselves. Bodybuilding is about re-sculpturing you body | | | | muscle! Water in conjunction with food produces fuller, |
| to any degree that you desire and is going to take a | | | | larger muscles (70% of our body is water). |
| lot of determination and hard work nothing in life is | | | | Diet is important, take in only substances which aid in |
| easy. The rest is common sense. | | | | improvement |
| A few things to remember when you do take up | | | | Remember every exercise you do affects more than |
| bodybuilding; | | | | one body part, so structure your routine accordingly. |
| First and foremost, safety must take priority stay | | | | Each muscle group needs time to recover and grow. |