To be honest with you, there are no 'secrets'. No matter what you read in magazines and on the web about improving the shape of your body, there are only four areas that really need to concern you; correct exercises, correct nutrition, adequate rest, and the right mental attitude. That's it! That's all there is to it! No secrets, no magic potions! Millions and millions of dollars are spent trying to convince you otherwise. You will see in magazines new routines and exercises claiming to enhance muscle growth. There may be elements of truth in the claims, but most of these systems are really intended for the athletes who have already achieved significant amounts of muscle growth / levels of fitness. To use the analogy of a car, it's like taking your average family saloon and expecting it to perform better with alloy wheels and low-profile tyres. It just doesn't happen!
Still, it's all part of the dream. Deep down we all want to develop a physique similar to the male and female models on the covers of fitness magazines (I'm not talking here about the extreme muscle-builders - let's keep a realistic perspective). It is possible for anybody to improve his or her overall shape and strength through weight training. It just needs strict adherence to the four areas I listed above. Let's look at each one in turn:
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