is body building?

Question

is it fun and is it hard to do because i am thanking about becoming one

Answer 1

Refer to the website: www.bodybuilding.com

This will give you some motivation and some greater insight.

Goodluck and just do it!

Answer 2

Body building is an activity that demands dedication. You can easily start, but if you aren't motivated you'll fail. You need to be very disciplined. You'll have to learn proper weight lifting methods and other techniques that can help you gain faster. You'll have to switch to a high protein diet, and when you get ready to go into contest you'll have to do a fat burning regimen in addition. When bodybuilding it'll sometimes seem as though you may never get bigger, but that's because you see yourself everyday. Try taking before pics so you can always have inspiration from seeing where you came from. If you try to go pro you may need to take drugs just to match size with others, and there's no guarantee you'll even make it big. The best thing is to do it as an amateur, or just use the principles of bodybuilding to make a body you're satisfied with. If you decide to take it up, use a magazine like FLEX, men's health, muscle & fitness, etc. to give you tips. My personal favorite is FLEX. Hope this helps you on your quest.

Answer 3

I have been body building for the last 23 years & have a great time doing it but b warned,for the first fews months it is extremely hard work until u develop some muscle tone then it becomes a little easier (its still hard work though).
I have won many trophys,etc.but the reason I do it is to b healthy & look REALLY,REALLY GOOD when I go to the beach & u get given stuff.

Answer 4

the best way to have a great body is not body building but swimming

body building only targets a specific muscle group unlike swimming that you target almost every muscle group in your body, thus creating a uniform body shape

not only that swimming also improves your posture, lungs, heart and other vital organs

so don't go to bodybuilding learn swimming instead

if you have a swimming pool then it would be an advantage for you or you can also swim in the river on in the sea with someone watching you

its a lot of fun men

its fun when you swim with someone and you can also feel nature comes nearer to you

Answer 5

It's fun if you like it and it takes lots of hard work and determination to get the perfect body. You have to plan your diet and work out programs. Try this site for more information
bodybuilding.com

Answer 6

body building IS hard...

the challenge is what makes it fun.. i am a PERSONAL TRAINER and i work with body builders all the time.. you have to be VERY dedicated....absolutely no cheat days in your diet for months at a time..and at least 12 or more hours in the gym a week.... no steroids do it natural...

you will like it... the gym is addictive....

good luck

Answer 7

See should do body building from the age of 21 or 22.Yes it is very good and important though.Best of luck.

Answer 8

just be relax every time
stop smoking
stop drink coffee
stop drink alcohol
minimize to consume eggs or meat,
eat fish, consume fish which have scale
eat many tomatoes
eat many cucumbers
eat much green vegetables
drink mininum 1,5 - 2 litres water a day
do any sport 4-5 days a week
and you ll healthier.
God always bless you. Amen.

Answer 9

go for it bodybuilding is the best thing you can do for your body,and your mind cause you'll feel so much better about yourself knowing you'll look better and the ladies seem to love guys with great bodies like jean-claude van damm,and most wrestlers. why else do they watch wrestling it is not because of the story lines I'll tell you that.

Answer 10

i ts much fun the bet part is when you see the results its hard needs dedication
do it you will be had to see results join a good gim and there ask for an instructor to help you get started

buena suerte

Answer 11

What Is Strength Training?
Strength training is much more than quickly lifting a few weights. When you strength train with weights, you're using your muscles to work against the extra pounds; this strengthens and increases the amount of muscle mass in your body by making your muscles work harder than they're used to. Regular aerobic exercise, such as running or using a stationary bike, makes your muscles use oxygen more efficiently and strengthens your heart and lungs.

Most people who work out with weights typically use two different kinds: free weights, which include barbells and dumbbells, and weight machines, which are made by companies like Nautilus. Machines are often designed to help you isolate and work on a specific muscle; free weights usually work a group of muscles at the same time.

For instance, you can do a squat using free weights by placing a barbell across the back of your shoulders and squatting down like a baseball catcher. (Keep your feet flat on the ground and your chest up.) This type of exercise works multiple muscles, including the quadriceps (the front of the thigh), the hamstring (the back of the thigh), and even your behind. When you do a leg extension on a muscle isolation machine, you sit in a chair with your knee bent at 90 degrees and slowly straighten your leg against the padded bar. This particular exercise isolates and works the quadriceps muscle.

Most gyms or weight rooms set up their machines in a circuit, or group, of exercises that you perform to strengthen different groups of muscles.

There's a big difference between strength training, weightlifting, powerlifting, and competitive bodybuilding! Also known as resistance training, strength training uses resistance methods like free weights, weight machines, and resistance bands to build muscles and strength. Olympic, or powerlifting, which people often think of when they think of weightlifting, concentrates on how much weight a person can lift at one time. This type of powerlifting is not recommended for people in their early teens, particularly in middle school, because a person's body is developing fast during this time and this type of activity can lead to serious injuries of growing bones, muscles, and joints.

Is It Safe for Teens to Strength Train?
If you've started puberty, your body will have begun making the hormones necessary to help you build muscle in response to weight training.

Any time you start a new sport or activity, you should start out slowly so that your body gets used to the increase in activity. Even if you think you're not exerting yourself very much, if you've never pumped iron before, your muscles may be sore when you wake up the next day. And, because of something called delayed onset muscle soreness, the pain may be at its worst 2 or 3 days after you first exercise.


It's important that you get some guidance and expert advice. Your coach or trainer can give you advice on how many times a week you should lift and what kinds of stretches you should do before and after lifting to avoid soreness or injury. Many trainers who work at gyms and in weight rooms are knowledgeable about strength training, but it's best to get your advice from someone who is a certified fitness expert.

It's very important to make sure that when you are lifting weights - either free weights or on a machine - that there's always someone nearby to supervise, or spot you. This person, called a spotter, can not only encourage you, he or she can also act as your coach, telling you if you're not doing a particular exercise correctly.

Having a spotter nearby is particularly important when you use free weights. Even if a person's in great shape, sometimes he or she just can't make that last repetition. It's no big deal if you're doing bicep curls; all you'll have to do is drop the weight onto the floor. But if you're in the middle of a bench press - a chest exercise where you're lying on a bench and pushing a loaded barbell away from your chest - it's easy to become trapped under a heavy weight. A spotter can keep you from dropping the barbell on your chest.

Many schools offer weight or circuit training as units in their gym classes - check to see if you can sign up. Don't be afraid to ask for pointers and tips about how much weight you should start with, how to develop a routine, and nutrition advice about how to eat to increase energy levels and build muscle.