Undergoing a full physical checkup is important for anybody who wants to start bodybuilding training. You will need to sign up with a gym near your place of residence or your place of work. Or if you want to, you can set up your own home gym. These are the first few tips in any bodybuilding training guide for beginners.
If you have the money, you can hire a professional trainer. But there are countless of free resources online if you only knew where to look. Just like this article. It may not be the most comprehensive guide out there but it gives you an overview of what to expect from bodybuilding training.
Here's a really simple workout plan that you can follow. Stick with not-so-heavy weights so you won't injure yourself. You can perform these exercises three times a week (say for example, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Dumbbell Bench Press
One Arm Rows
Dumbbell Pullovers
Leg Extensions
Lying Leg Curls
Dumbbell Upright Rows
Bent Over Lateral Raises
Dumbbell Curls
Overhead Triceps Extensions
Dumbbell Squats
Dumbbell Lunges (Press with heels)
Calf Raises
Just perform two sets of each of these exercises. Each set should be ten to twelve reps (repetitions). Remember, a set is a group of repetitions. Rest for a maximum of 90 seconds between sets and hit the weights again. After four weeks, you can start working out for 3 sets of each exercise. On the days that you are not pumping iron, you can perform cardio exercises for 20 to 30 minutes. You can run around your block, swim several laps in a nearby swimming pool and hit your bike. Don't forget to do exercise your abs, too!
As you start your workout plan, you also need to plan your diet. If you have a large belly, that will not come off after several weeks of workout if all you ever did were crunches and weight lifting. You also need an effective diet. Instead of eating three square meals a day just like your granny told you, you should eat around five to six meals in a day. Avoid fatty foods and those with heavy carbohydrates. Instead, opt for carbs that can be slowly digested such as oatmeal, fruits and vegetables. Don't just change your diet overnight-the results may be catastrophic. Ease into it and when you are comfortable enough, you can follow your new diet regularly.
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