Weight Training Coach Wendell Bullard

How does one maximize the benefits of weight training, or more broadly, bodybuilding? Before we proceed in discussing the actual designing of training routines, let us first review the different components of a being fit.

The checklist

The following components of physical fitness must have already been given due consideration before the execution of any weight training regimen.

1. Preparedness- weight training should not be a two week thing- something to laugh off after you’ve gotten tired of the routine. Weight training in itself is the expression of discipline- over one’s mind and one’s body. You should only engage in weight training or bodybuilding if you really are willing to carry it to its logical conclusion.

One way to prepare yourself is to let go of all past “fears” regarding the whole concept of physical fitness and bodybuilding. Think of the whole, continuous process as a lifestyle. A lifestyle that you can adapt to make yourself look better, feel good and living longer. Surely, increasing your lifespan would be the best reward for this kind of physical training?

2. Diet- before you engage in any form of weight training, you should have already begun reducing your body fat percentage. This is not to make things more difficult for you- the reason for the formulation of a special diet geared for the purpose of losing body fat is to help your body take on increased physical activity minus the unnecessary baggage: body fat.

If you’re not sure as to how to formulate a diet on your own, there are plenty of commercially available diet plans out in the mass market today that have proven themselves through years of existence.

To be able to differentiate between crass commercialism and the real thing, you should look for these three components in a commercial diet that promises weight loss:

i. Organic food selections that focus on portions and taste

ii. Flexibility- you can either order meals or make them by using specially formulated recipes

ii. Cost- the diet should not be too expensive

The routine

The success of your training routine depends largely on how faithfully you carry out the different exercises in your routine over a long period of time. If you wish to build muscle, you should be willing to literally “challenge” yourself by gradually increasing the resistance as you go along. Resistance should be increased in a systematic manner- you should never sacrifice safety over goals.

However, goals should be at the forefront of your bodybuilding. Be prepared to feel exhausted, be prepared to feel pain. But all of your efforts will not go to waste.

What are the characteristics of a good routine in weight training? First, the routine should never be too long- and there is a good rationale behind this warning.

The body will only gain muscle if it is being trained in the middle to high intensities for short periods. If you train longer, the body will eventually get used to the resistance and the muscle building will eventually slow down.

Repetitions and sets must also be clearly designed- are you doing the routine for general weight training or to sculpt specific sets of muscles? Sculpting means you have to increase the repetitions

Benedict Smythe
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