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That is exactly what you can expect from bodybuilding: a healthy body and a healthy mind.
Bodybuilding isn't just about
250 pound, greased up monstrosities in itty-bitty little posing trunks. It's about
taking care of your body, and feeling better about yourself.
Bodybuilding unnatural?Some people frown on bodybuilding, condemning it as 'unnatural'. But sitting on a sofa for hours, munching on chips, and carrying around 30 or more pounds of fat is? Not likely! We all know America has been getting consistently fatter over the past few decades, but believe me, it's not part of evolution!You want to feel better?People want quick fixes: diet pills, low fat foods, drugs to help them sleep, and drugs to make them feel better. They fear cancer, heart disease, and a myriad of other afflictions, but place all their hope in the hands of the scientists and pharmacists rather than take charge of their own health.You want to feel more energetic? Sleep better? Reduce your cholesterol and risk of heart disease? Cope with stress? Are you sick of being sick for weeks at a time? And getting sick every year or more? Trust me, no amount of drugs can give you all the benefits that training with weights can. Why bother?Training with weights make you lose fat, and increase your lean body mass, effectively increasing your muscle/fat ratio, which protects you against heart disease. You look better and feel better about yourself. It strengthens your immune system warding off sickness, and gives you better posture for less joint/back pain later in life.There are dozens of excuses you could give yourself for not doing it, but you're only robbing yourself of one of the most powerful ways to change, and improve your life. Bodybuilding builds character and develops discipline that spill over into your everyday life. Sure, you may be happy now even with those extra pounds. But down the road you'll pay a price. Not to mention the poor example it sets for your children. It's easy not to take care of your body, and it's easy not to work. But we work for money, why can't we train for good health? You don't have time?The only truly acceptable excuse is physical impairment that prevents you from lifting weights. The most common, and most pathetic excuse is 'I don't have time'. I can't think of any reason any person couldn't take 2 hours out of their week to train. They're just lazy.Doing pushups, chinups/pullups (starting with bar between chairs), and lunges/squats in the morning takes maybe 15 minutes, and will do wonders to your average, out of shape Joe Lazy. Whatever you start with, make it simple so you can stick with it! Some say they just want to relax, after all, they already get enough stress from work. Well, believe me, watching your body grow and fat melt away gives you a lot more positive energy and stress relief than vegging in front of a TV ever will. Why do I care?I have nothing to gain from convincing you to take care of your body, other than the thought that I have done my part in the betterment of society. I'm not trying to sell you something, just convince you to take charge of your life, and do something productive in your spare time.If you still don't think 'bodybuilding' is for you, then you can't be helped! If you think you'd like to give it a try, congratulations! That would probably be one of the best decisions of your life! Start slow and easy or you'll burn out and abandon it, this should be something that you're going to continue for the rest of your life! Make a commitment to stick with a program for 2 months, and chances are the improvements you'll see will be enough to motivate you to continue for the rest of your life! |
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