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Body building is not as simple
as getting the heaviest weights and lifting them up. A person,
especially a beginner should always learn more about body building
first before starting out. This will help the beginner prevent
accidents such as broken backs. It will also prevent the person
having only the left bicep grow while the other seems to be
stagnant. Here are some things to consider before starting body
building.
Always have an approval from
your doctor if it’s ok for you to lift heavy weights. You may
have certain conditions such as a weak back that may be hurt
more. Another example is that if after a check up you found
out that you are experiencing kidney problems. It will be dangerous
to take certain amount of proteins that will help you gain muscle.
The important thing in body building is that you have a healthy
heart, kidney and liver. These three needs to be healthy, so
that your work out will have some effects on your body.
Aside from the three you should
also get your hormones checked up by a doctor. Having hormonal
imbalance will prevent you from achieving your goals. The hormones
that should be checked are free testosterone, free testosterone,
Estradiol, IGF-1, and the DHEA. You should also have your thyroid
checked out to see if your metabolism is fine.
After you get your doctor’s
approval you need to figure out where you’d want to work out.
You can either find a gym or a health club or build your own
gym at home. If you choose to work out at a club or gym, choose
one near your place or near your work. This will prevent you
getting tired just going there. Working out at a gym near your
office is only suggestible if you do not plan on working out
on weekends and with your spouse or girl friend. You should
also consider the cleanliness, hours of operation, equipment,
monthly cost and the most important thing is how comfortable
you can get.
Some people feel the need to
work out at home but will need discipline. Lots of people do
not have the motivation to continue working out at home. There
are still advantages though. You wouldn’t be bothered by the
crowds, no fees, and you can use the next equipment immediately.
However do remember to be careful because there is no one to
spot you.
These are only some of the
things that you should seriously consider when starting out
bodybuilding. By following these tips you will have enough knowledge
that what you are doing will not affect your health in a bad
way.
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