Monday, January 5, 2009

Bodybuilding Not Just For The Young

By Zul Rahman

Have you ever dreamed of getting involved in body building sports? Well if you didn't get a chance when you were young, it is still not too late. Body building sports do indeed contribute 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 and active seniors like you are mostly free from major diseases like heart problems, diabetes and hypertensions. No doubt healthy body and healthy lifestyle helps you to stay on top of your health and delay your aging process.

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.

What does body building do to help you achieve your optimal health?

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.

Please get a personal professional trainer that understand your goal and ability. He or she will draw up a schedules of your activities. Pay special attention to safety in whatever activities that you engaged.

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.

Lets not forget good old vegetables and fruits. There is no healthy diet without vegetables and fruits. They helps you to obtain balance diet and healthy eating habits.

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.

You should always wear proper attire during the training. You must be properly equipped with safety gear such as weight belt when doing the weight lifting. Talk to your professional about this.

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. - 16004

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