Getting into bodybuilding for the very first time can be a harrowing experience.
There is so much to know and it seems that you have very scarce time available before you put everything together.
Before you get into the nitty-gritty of the matter it is advisable that you understand what type of body that you have.
The endormorphic body is that which always seems to be carrying excess body weight around.
It is quite difficult to lose weight with such a body.
The ectomorphic body is quite the opposite because one is usually deficient of muscle and weight.
Increasing the muscle mass here can be quite challenging.
The mesormorphic body is the perfect compromise between the two extremes.
It is easier to lose weight and gain muscle with such a body.
Now let's get into the main subject matter which will shed light on the basic facts you should know about bodybuilding.
a) Comprehending the gym jargon - There are two basic notations that you should know.
The first is the 'rep' or repetition in full.
This simply means a single movement or exercise.
If the exercise you are doing requires a pulling motion then this is a 'rep'.
The 'set' on the other hand refers to a number of reps done in consecutive order without a break.
For example you are required to lift the dumbbell ten times i.
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to do 10 reps.
This means that you will have done a single 'set' of ten reps.
You can be told to do 4 sets of 7.
This will mean that you will basically do 28 reps in 4 batches of course with some rest in between.
b) The issue about personal trainers - Hold on before you skip this part.
You might not be so moneyed but hiring a trainer must not be so expensive.
You can just use one for the first three sessions and in that time you will be able to learn the right techniques for various exercises and workouts.
This will reduce the risk of injury and you will also be advised on how best to drop certain wrong habits that you may develop.
c) Resist the mentality of being in the gym for too long - This is especially true for beginners.
Most will wrongly think that the more they do in the gym the better or greater the results.
It is not true.
After the first hour the body will stop secreting beneficial hormones and will instead start producing such hormones as cortisol which will eat away at the muscle rather than building it up.
Always remember that in bodybuilding less is often more.
d) Find it in you to always be focused - Do not be distracted by simple matters in between the sets for example reading the paper or aimless wandering in the gym.
By getting more focused you will be able to achieve more in the short period that you will be in the gym.
e) Work on the large muscle groups more - By working more on the back, legs and chest muscles you will be in effect working on the smaller muscles like the biceps and the calves.
Use compound training motions in your workouts and you will experience tremendous gain.
f) Remember to eat healthy and rest adequately - The body will require a balanced and wholesome diet so as to grow effectively.
As for rest you should know that the body grows its muscles during rest.
Be sure to get enough sleep, say for 8 hours and also ensure that you don't train the same muscle groups until a day after they lose their soreness.