If you've been struggling to build muscle, this could be of one of the most important articles you read this year.
If you've been struggling to build muscle, this could be one of the most important articles you read this year. As I write this, the year 2007 is drawing to a close. However, it doesn't matter when exactly you read this, for the message will be relevant for the rest of your life. I wish to speak to you briefly about the most important component in muscle building (and throughout other areas of your life, for that matter). What is this crucial component of any strength training or mass building program? It's Consistency.
You have probably heard this at different times in your life. You've heard it stated in different adages like "inch by inch it's a cinch" and "try, try again" along with a dozen other clichés. You probably brushed it aside at the time, since our tendency is to search for the magic bullet - the one key that will unlock all of our desires with the least amount of effort. Unfortunately, we inevitably learn that there is no magic bean that can replace due diligence, determination, and, most of all, consistency. Despite the constant marketing efforts from the companies on TV and radio, the latest supplement or exercise machine will fail to give you as much benefit as a solid program followed over many weeks and months. Always remember that our greatest successes in life almost always come from many small individual choices over time. This seemingly small choices you make each day will have a cumulative effect over time.
You should consult books to gain the right knowledge, but you must understand that any muscle building program will require a significant commitment over a long period time. These courses give you the knowledge to succeed, but you must apply them consistently to achieve any real long-term results. Personally, I've often chased the latest fad only to be disappointed and eventually start all over again. Jumping from program to program will give you nothing. Reading a popular fitness book without taking action will do nothing to build muscle, nor will an inconsistent effort in the gym. If you make a decision that you're in this for the long haul, you have essentially guaranteed your success from the very beginning. Any flaws can be corrected, and any obstacles can be overcome as long as you're committed to achieving your goals.
Why do bodybuilding supplement companies get away with it
I've made the point repeatedly that you can build a large amount of muscle naturally and safely without supplements (and definitely without steroids). In this article, I wanted to tackle an interesting question that came up recently in one of my conversations. Namely, why do supplement companies do so well?
Why you should take antioxidants to build muscle
I've had a lot of negative things to say about bodybuilding supplements in my previous articles. After all, the bodybuilding supplement industry is a huge industry that relies on human nature. What do I mean by this? Well, I believe that many people are looking for an easy way out to their problems, and this is especially true when it comes to improving their physical health or fitness.
If you want to have great looking abs
It's obvious that many people are eager to get in shape and improve their physical appearance. If this weren't true, you wouldn't see so many advertisements on TV for the latest weight loss pill or exercise machine. These companies do well because people are always looking out for the easiest way to get in shape.
