Body building tips
muscle building
At the onset of your strength-training program , allot only 2-4 days a week for muscle training. Limit your session to one hour to 1 ½ hours, just en…
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Don't handle more weights
Allot a day of workout to a certain muscle group. Take this schedule for example: Day 1 – chest, shoulders and triceps; Day 2 – quads, calves and abs…
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Do not work out your whole body in one day
Strength training, more commonly known as weightlifting, improves muscle tone by conditioning the musculoskeletal system through resistance to weight…
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Choose from a variety of cardio exercises
Choose from a variety of cardio exercises. Better yet, combine one form with another so you do not get bored with your routine. Low intensity cardio …
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High intensity cardio
Determine which cardio workout approach suits you well. Low intensity cardio workout, also known as slow and steady, requires 45 minutes to 1 hour of…
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Burn fat through cardio exercises
Burn fat through cardio exercises . Fat burning takes place once you get your heart rate to the correct level. Target heart rate can be calculated us…
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muscle building
No matter what the myths say, you can never turn fat into muscle. You cannot work out fat. It is not flexible nor does it control any movement. All i…
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Stretch after warming up
Stretch after warming up. The benefits of stretching must not be taken for granted. It increases flexibility and enhances agility. This enables ease …
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general body warm-up
Warm-up has three levels. Always start your workout session with a five- to ten-minute general body warm-up . Light exercise such as the treadmill co…
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Body building tips
strength-training program
Be creative in your strength-training program . The more fun that you have in your workout, the bigger chance that you are going to stay in the progr…
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your brain condition your body
Prepare yourself physically, mentally and psychologically for the task at hand. Condition your mind that you are capable of achieving a better physiq…
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bodybuilding partner
If you intend to get a bodybuilding partner, choose someone who has strict exercise habits and is most unlikely to flake on you. Working out is an ac…
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home gym versus getting a gym membership
Know the difference between setting up an in-home gym versus getting a gym membership. Many people find it easier to stay faithful to their routine i…
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build muscle
Do not be discouraged if you do not see a change in your weight during your strength training. While you lose weight by burning fats, you also keep o…
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your development
The ability to gain differs from person to person so progress cannot be tracked by comparing it with your training buddy, even if both of you started…
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muscle mass gain
Hormonal profile plays a significant role in muscle mass gain . Testosterone is responsible for developing muscles while estrogen is responsible for …
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Create a journal
Create a journal. Document your progress from day 1. Write down your current weight. Measure your body fat using a fat caliper . Take photos of your …
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Assess your lifestyle
Assess your lifestyle. How many hours a week do you intend to devote to working out? How much energy do you still have after work/school? Is it best …
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Manage your expectations
Manage your expectations. One month is a good start in losing weight but it isn’t enough to get you ripped. Make a realistic visualization of the pro…
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