So you want to begin weight training; but what are you looking to achieve and how
do you go about doing that?
The first and most important aspect is to be sure that this is what you want to do.
Like anything in life, you have to want to do it if you want to succeed. The moment
your weight training becomes a chore and you stop enjoying it is the moment that
you will begin to fail to achieve what you set out to in the first place.
do you go about doing that?
The first and most important aspect is to be sure that this is what you want to do.
Like anything in life, you have to want to do it if you want to succeed. The moment
your weight training becomes a chore and you stop enjoying it is the moment that
you will begin to fail to achieve what you set out to in the first place.
You shouldn’t see it as a short term objective to improve your build and physique. It
should be more of a long term lifestyle decision and a way to live your life. Accept
the way you currently look but seek to change your life choices to achieve your
objectives. It will not happen overnight so having a long term outlook will ensure
that you don’t get disheartened as all things take time and dedication.
should be more of a long term lifestyle decision and a way to live your life. Accept
the way you currently look but seek to change your life choices to achieve your
objectives. It will not happen overnight so having a long term outlook will ensure
that you don’t get disheartened as all things take time and dedication.
With that thought in mind, it should mean you won’t start setting yourself unrealistic
targets and goals. If the objectives you set are attainable then you won’t get put off
so easily or lose your focus.
It is also a good idea to get a general overview about weight training and
bodybuilding. No need to get too technical and specific but knowing a little
information before you start planning can never be a bad thing. There are plenty of
magazines and websites that you could peruse just to get an insight into the subject
before plunging in.
One of the most important aspects to look at is your diet and to understand what
foods are good for you and will aid you achieve your targets and which foods are
best avoided.
You should also think about a workout plan. What do you need to concentrate on to
help you achieve the best results? How long should each session last? How often a
week should you train? This plan needs to be something that you can stick to but
also has a little variety to give it balance.
So, lots of thought and lots of planning - what next? The next step, probably the
biggest step, is to visit a gym. Considering this will be a place where you will spend
a few hours in each week, the gym you choose is the one you feel most
comfortable in. To start off with, you should ensure that the members of staff know
what they are doing and what they are talking about.
Most gyms nowadays run anassessment and induction program and the qualified staff will be able to discuss
what you want and sit with you to devise a workout plan and dietary regime that is
designed to help you achieve your goals.
what you want and sit with you to devise a workout plan and dietary regime that is
designed to help you achieve your goals.
You should also remember that at one stage or another, everyone was new to
bodybuilding and started out in the same way you are considering now. The most
important thing is to enjoy yourself.
