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Here are 5 tips for those just starting out: 1 - Be patient First of all, it is essential to say that the results in bodybuilding do not come overnight! On the contrary, it is a sport in which the body's responses are built late after afternoon, with a lot of determination and focus. So if a month goes by and you don't gain or lose all the inches you want, don't give up! Understand that over time you will become more experienced and increase your earnings. 2 - Don't just do it for aesthetics More than any other sport, bodybuilding has the power to tone your body. Reducing measurements and gaining muscle volume are some ‘bonuses’ of effort. However, they shouldn't be the only goal! If you focus only on winning this or that, you will not enjoy your workouts or create a real taste for working out. Understand sport as a recurring practice and part of your routine, not just a body builder. 3 - Study hard You don't need to become an expert in sports nutrition and physiology, but you can study a little bit! Currently, there is a lot of information on training and diet, with YouTube channels designed to teach content in a simple and relaxed way. By learning more about the topics, you enhance your results, applying your knowledge on a daily basis at the gym and at home. 4 - Always ask for help Academies have a legal obligation to keep physical education professionals inside the establishment. As much as they help, many people are ashamed to ask too much. However, it is essential to deconstruct this! Ask all your questions with the teacher, ask and ask for help in performing the exercises. In addition to reducing the risk of injury, you can still learn a lot. 5 - Take the time just to work out Arriving at the gym and staying on the cell phone solving work matters is not possible, right? To learn to really enjoy the sport, it is essential to take time just for it. Go to the gym, train without breaks and enjoy the moment of exercise! In this way, you are able to execute your series with sufficient concentration to enhance the results.

Ever wonder why people respond differently to exercise at the gym? The answer to this question lies in the fact that each body is unique and has different reactions to the stimuli of the gym, as well as other peculiarities, such as the speed of metabolism, bone structure and the predisposition to accumulate fat. So, in order to have good aesthetic results and achieve the expected goals with the exercises, it is necessary to know which types of training are appropriate for your body class. The three types of bodies are: ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph.

Walk into any supplement store, or even Whole Foods, and you will see tons of supplements for different things. Pre-workout, intra-workout, creatine, protein, greens, etc. And not only that, there are a bunch of different brands. Which can then bring up a lot of questions…What are they? What to take? When to take them? Do they work? It can be a bit of a nightmare. So today I wanted to give you a few pros and cons of these fitness supplements, let you know if they work and leave you with a few reputable brands. WHAT ARE FITNESS SUPPLEMENTS? The definition of supplement is “something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.” Therefore fitness supplements are intended to be added to a training program to help enhance the effects. They can increase muscle size, increase recovery time, enhance workouts etc. There is a lot of research behind these compounds and what they do within our bodies, but there can always be more. Make sure before you start taking any supplements you know all of the information about them and what it can do within your body, and take a look at your diet to ensure you aren’t going to be getting “too much”.  There is so much more to learn about these supplements before making an informed decision to use them. Mind you, these are all totally legal and you can take them at your own risk. POPULAR FITNESS SUPPLEMENTS If you are familiar with supplements, you know that there are mixed feelings about them. Some people take them daily and see real results, while others find them to be unnecessary and refrain from using them. PROS AND CONS OF FITNESS SUPPLEMENTS Research says supplements are beneficial, and then research says they aren’t proven to help much at all. So, it is up to you to make your own decisions about whether or not you’re going to take supplements. PROS: • Increased muscle mass • Increased strength • Increased protein synthesis • Increased bloodflow • Increased muscle recovery • More stamina • Enhanced performance • Fat loss CONS: • Kidney damage • GI problems • Insomnia •  Headaches •  Liver damage • Nutrient Deficiencies