| It’s more and more common to see bodybuilders | | | | and repair as well as their still developing bodies. |
| who are still in their teens. Getting into shape and | | | | Getting enough water is something else a lot of |
| building muscle is a good thing no matter how young or | | | | teenage bodybuilders overlook. Just remember that |
| old you are – and there’s no better time than | | | | our bodies are 70% water and every important |
| your teens to take up weight training as long as you | | | | system in the body depends on water; and that goes |
| do it right. Teens are still developing, so they have | | | | double for your muscles! |
| different needs than adult body builders, particularly | | | | Those eight glasses of water you’re supposed to |
| when it comes to nutrition. Just like adults, teenagers | | | | drink every day are only the beginning if you’re |
| need adequate rest, a proper diet and careful training | | | | working out regularly. You should drink far more to |
| to prevent injury. | | | | replace water lost by perspiration and to maintain good |
| One thing about teenaged body builders is that they | | | | joint health – your body will thank you for it and |
| have far more energy than an adult. This can be an | | | | you’ll get more out of your workout routine. |
| asset and a liability, since a teen is more likely to work | | | | Sleep is the third thing that young bodybuilders and |
| the same muscle group for a lot longer than they | | | | athletes often don’t get enough of. You might not |
| should. | | | | think so right now, but you’re not indestructible and |
| Sometimes, more is better; but when it comes to | | | | you do need sleep – every night. When you sleep, |
| weight training, it’s quite the opposite. A well | | | | your body doesn’t just rest and restore itself, but |
| rounded weight training regimen which works all of the | | | | this is also when IGF-1 (a vital growth hormone) and |
| major muscle groups is much more effective and | | | | testosterone are released, helping your body to build |
| healthier. After reaching a certain point, continuing to | | | | new muscle tissue as you rest. |
| work a muscle can reverse your progress or even | | | | Hitting the gym is only one part of what it takes to build |
| lead to injury; keep things varied for safety and better | | | | muscle. If you want sustained, steady muscle growth |
| results. | | | | over the long term, you need to take a broader |
| It’s common to see a young bodybuilder gravitate | | | | approach and make sure you get plenty of sleep, |
| to the heaviest weight they see and overdo it. This | | | | plenty of water and the right diet as well. It may not be |
| can cause injury, so start off with light and medium | | | | appealing to the average teen, but it’s the only way |
| weights. There’ll be plenty of time for the heavy | | | | to ensure bodybuilding success. |
| weights later on, so start small for now. | | | | Your teenage years offer a great opportunity to start |
| Teenaged bodybuilders tend to neglect eating properly | | | | weight training – and if you play competitive sports, |
| and trying to get by on supplements. While | | | | building your strength will be a valuable asset in this |
| supplements can be genuinely useful, they’re only | | | | pursuit. By following the tips in this article, you can get |
| helpful when taken in addition to a proper diet. Teens | | | | the maximum results from your weight training regimen |
| especially need to eat right to fuel their muscle growth | | | | and build muscle safely. |