Saturday 22 December 2012


  Bodybuilding Tips:
  • Eating regularly and correctly is absolutely essential for getting a true bodybuilder physique.
  • Take bodybuilding supplements (high in protein and carbohydrate).
  • Never allow yourself to go hungry. Eat snacks in between main meals.
  • Ideal : 5-7 small meals per day. If building muscle mass, include weight gain drinks.
  • Macronutrient Intake

    Protein intake
    - 30-35%

    Carbohydrate
    - 40-45%

    Fats
    - 20-25%
  • Drink plenty of liquid. Try to take in 12-15 glasses of water per day in summers and atlest 7-10 glasses of water per day in winter. Drink a protein shake 1½ - 2 hours before going to bed. Try to keep stress level in check by learning how to relax (Tip: Try yoga, meditation).
  • Alternate two weeks of high intensity muscle strength training with 2 to 3 weeks for lower intensity       muscle endurance workout to promote both growth and strength.
  • The key to your muscle workout is variation. This is the best way to avoid burnout and overtraining.
  • Crosstraining is an ideal way to promote cardiovascular endurance, including walking, running,  jogging, biking, stair climbing, swimming, etc.
  •  Perform whole body muscle workout atleast once a week.
  •  Variation is the key to success. Increase and decrease intensity with exercise sets, reps, weight and rest - this is valid for muscle and cardio training.
  • Use full range of motion and alternate reps by working slowly, moderately and then with fast pace.
  •  Cardiotrain with heart rate 65-75 % of max heart rate.
  •   Proper rest is essential to enhance and then maintain your natural advantage.
  •   Make sure that the train body part is fully recovered before you retrain.
  •   Protein intake should be equal to 1gm per pound of body weight.
  •   Carbohydrate intake should be relatively high 60% of total calorie intake.
  •   Limit fats to 10-20%.
  •   Too much too fast is no-no! It could lead to injuries, overtraining and burnout (muscle and tendons are at risk).
  •   Paitience and discipline are neccessary to reach and maintain goals. 
NOTE: Dont ever overtrain, it can slow you down, causing you to lose your motovation. overtraining can also cause injuries to tendons and muscle injuries, which can set you back. They could make you ultimately give up, so be careful.

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