RE: beginning (Crazy 71)

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:51:09 GMT

Sometimes I do that If I feel that I can get to the top with out putting myself in danger, but I love to show what hard work and dedication can do thats why I love this sport. Books are okay I guess but hands on is better.

RE: beginning (cpl)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:21:40 GMT

get a book so that you understand what muscles are and how they grow.

Nah. There's a lot of crap info out there in a lot of different books, and besides- that's what we're here for.
When it comes to building muscle, the three most basic rules you need to know are these- Eat, train, and rest.
For eating, you need to be taking in five or six meals a day from the proper sources of protein, carbs and fats. Forget about supplements in the beginning, you'll get plenty of gains just from the proper diet- And supps really don't do squat without a proper diet in place anyway. To get started on the right diet for you, head over to our nutrition forum and check out the post titled "Calculate expenditure." It's near the top, and it'll show you how many calories you'll need each day in order to put on muscle, or lose fat, whichever goal you choose first. Once you have an idea of how many calories you need, you can start to figure out a meal plan for your days involving those six meals, and the right amounts of the right nutrients. Remember- Muscle is built in the kitchen more than in the gym. Slack off here, and you get nowhere.
Next, training- A lot of people make a lot of mistakes when they're just starting out with a workout routine- They work muscles too often, not hard enough, too hard, or just all wrong- Or, some people decide they only want to work out certain muscle groups, leaving others out completely. In order to get in the best shape possible, you need to find a workout that makes sense, works every major muscle group, and most importantly- One you can enjoy. The more you like something, the easier it is to stick with. Check out The Basics by Twin Peaks in the training forum near the top, plenty of good info on a good basic routine in there.
Last, but definitely not least, comes rest- Muscle actually grows while the body is recovering from a workout, which many beginners seem to take lightly. Once you've really pounded a muscle group in the gym, you want your body to get the most out of that effort, right? So, you need to make sure your body gets enough rest to do it's work. That's why most people here only work each muscle group once or twice a week- Not every day, or every other day, just once or twice each week. Most people make the mistake of thinking that if the muscle isn't sore anymore, it's ready for another workout- Wrong. Pain has nothing to do with making new muscle, and even after the pain is gone, the muscle isn't done fully recovering from the last workout- It takes longer than a couple of days for the muscle to really be ready for another lifting session. It's also important to give your body a couple of days off each week, and a full week's rest every eight to ten weeks or so.
I know you'll probably have some more in depth questions, but this should give you a basic idea of what you're looking at when it comes to getting into lifting.

RE: beginning (chisum1357)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:20:44 GMT

you dont know how to get started in body building, however you are already trying to enter a comp?

you just get right down in it dont you? rock on man, good luck with all that. best place to start if you ask me is by doing what you are doing right now. you are able to talk with many people that know what they are talking about.

another good thing is if you get a book so that you understand what muscles are and how they grow. this way its like how you get a manual for your car, and you are able to learn about your car, and you can work on and fix your car. just think of it like that.

RE: beginning (Crazy 71)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:34:40 GMT

Generally how long does it take to get ready for a comp

RE: beginning (JR0D08)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:30:16 GMT

if you have the money for that. join a gym if you dont have the equipment. set up a workout program. set goals. if u join a gym they usually provide a trainer mine was free but some charge and talk to your trainer.

beginning (Crazy 71)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:20:24 GMT

How do I get started in building do I have to get help from a gym pro or what?