Friday, October 10, 2008

Seniors Bodybuilding

Who says that body building sports are just for younger people? Seniors like you are very much involved in body building. It is a sport for everyone old or young. In fact body building workout are known to bring a lot of health benefits to seniors like you.

Body building sports could help your body conditioning and toning your muscle as well. It helps you to achieve optimal health, better heart and stay fit.

Healthy body and healthy lifestyle will shield you against any major diseases like diabetes, health problems and hypertensions. Healthy lifestyle not only make you feel great but also make you feel younger.

You experience fountain of youth, great feeling and the world opens up in front of you. Your confidence level goes up to the roof, you are energetic and ready to embrace the world and conquer the consequences.

How could you achieved optimal health with body building?

What are the difference between senior body building and others? Senior body building base on the same exercise, workouts and schedules as others. There is no apparent difference except with less rigorous and intense.

However it is advisable for you  to consult your health care professionals before getting involved with body building activities. Get regular medical check up and get a nod from your doctor in order to proceed.

Always remember safety is your number one priority. It is advisable to get a professional personal trainer who can guide you and work your schedules with you according to your ability.

How do you know what kind of exercise routine to follow, how many sets of workout to do, how many routines and what is the right amount of weight to lift? That's why you need a professional trainer. He or she will draw a workout plan for you.

Don't forget proper diet is immensely important to help you achieve maximum result in your body building. The right diet helps to build and heal your muscle in the course of your exercises and workouts.

You need proper amount of protein in order to carry out your body building activities successfully. Some experts say that you need one gram of protein for every pound of your body weight on a daily basis. If you don't have enough protein in your daily diet, then you should take protein supplement to compliment the deficiency.

Pay attention to healthy eating habits and balance diet. Vegetables and fruits are important ingredients in balance diet.

As mentioned before safety is your mantra here. Safety, safety, safety. Before starting any routine or exercise make sure that they are within your capability and proceed with caution.

Your professional trainer should be able to advise you as to what is the proper attire to wear during the training. He or she should also advice you on the safety gear on different occasion of training, such as weight belt when doing the weight lifting.

Lastly enjoy your new endeavor as senior body building member. Hopefully body building training and activities will uplift your spirit, find a new person in you and you will enjoy your life to the fullest.

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