November 24, 2008
Each person who is interested in their physical fitness has a slightly different way of getting to their goals. Some people bicycle, others do yoga or Pilates. Still others choose bodybuilding. There is more to getting fit than exercise alone however; as body builders and yoga enthusiasts know, it involves a complete change of ifestyle.
Natural bodybuilding routines – which don’t use hormones or steroids or the latest gizmo – are not for the weekend exerciser. They are for those people who are seriously committed to making the best body they can with what they have, much as in the way a sculptor chisels a work of art from a block of marble.
Remember The Tortoise
You may be in a hurry to build your muscles to their limit, but it is going to take time. Steer clear of any program which says it will give you instant results. Bodybuilding is a process and it can take some time to reach your goals. You are changing your habits and adopting an entirely new lifestyle.
It may be the case that a few years are needed to build up your muscles to the point you’d like. Even once you have reached your initial goals, you may still not be prepared for the world of competitive bodybuilding. Remember what Aesop said about the tortoise and the hare: “slow and steady wins the race”.
Safety First
Before you begin your new natural bodybuilding regimen, consult with your doctor to make sure that you are in good health; if you are not in good enough condition to take up bodybuilding, you could be doing more harm than good. Once you get the all clear from your doctor, you’re ready to begin.
Don’t lift weights every day. Your body needs a chance to rest and adjust to the strain of weightlifting by making muscle. Do other exercises instead. You could join a gym, hire a personal trainer or follow DVD’s and books of natural bodybuilding routines.
Also check out community college course catalogues and YMCA classes, which can offer fun and supervised classes which are usually cheaper than hiring a personal trainer.
A natural bodybuilding routine should include ample stretching an aerobic exercise to warm up for the weight lifting itself. Don’t over exercise – this will cause your body to use your new muscle mass to get the energy it needs to do the extra exercise.
At the beginning, keep your natural bodybuilding routines very short – a few minutes as most. As you become stronger, you can extend the length of your weightlifting routine as your body adjusts.
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