Saturday, January 3, 2009

Bodybuilding Not Just For The Young

By Zul Rahman

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 all adults young or old. In fact body building workout are known to bring a lot of health benefits to seniors like you.

Body building sports helps you as seniors to stay fit and on top of your health. It is good for your body conditioning as well as helping you to achieve healthier hearts.

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.

So how does body building helps you as seniors to achieve your optimum health?

Senior body building is no different from what other younger people do. You follow the same workouts, same exercise routine and same schedules just like other people.

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.

A professional personal trainer is very very helpful in your case. He or she has to make schedules of your activities that fit your goal and ability. Safety should be on top of your list in all your activities.

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.

In order to achieve your ultimate goal in body building, don't overlook your daily diet. Proper diet should be part of your body building arsenal. Eating right and eating properly will help you to build your muscles as well as speed up the healing process of muscle tear.

Protein is an important ingredients here. Some experts suggest that you should take one gram of protein for each pound of your body weight everyday. You could also includes protein supplements in your diet.

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

I cannot emphasize enough on safety here. Safety should be on top of your mind before beginning any of the body building activities. Be sure not to over burden yourself and work within your limit.

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.

Welcome to the new world of senior body builders. As a new chapter in your life is open in front of you, your potential is limitless. Enjoy your new body and rejuvenate your new spirit. Every minute of your life is meaningful and reap the benefits to the fullest. - 15485

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