subject: Muscle Building Routine Getting You Down? [print this page] Muscle Building Routine Getting You Down?
How many people's workout routine just isn't achieving the desired results? The answer: the vast majority. Too many people are spending a ton of their hard earned money on all the latest supplements, magazines, gym memberships and even steroids in the hope that they'll provide the muscle building gains they've always dreamt of, only to be disappointed.
It's about time we debunked many of the muscle building myths and took an honest look at the industry. When you realize that exercise, body building and weight loss are all part of one massive consumer market, worth billions of dollars annually, we begin to see that it's in the interests of business to keep us hooked on the next big thing. Just think about all the home gyms, fold away equipment and ab-rollers that are collecting dust in people's garages and closets! The truth is that much of this equipment is unnecessary or at least not being used effectively.
Workout equipment aside, let's consider for a moment the dietary supplements we spoke of earlier. The truth is that many supplements, aside from being over priced, consist of a whole lot of pointless filler. What's worse, many supplements are produced in US states that have lax regulations, meaning almost anyone can produce a supplement without undergoing the scrutiny consumers expect or deserve.
Even worse than supplements are steroids. Often times, committed body builders, disillusioned with the realities of the industry, turn to steroids to achieve their muscle building goals. After literally thousands of dollars down the drain, many muscle gain enthusiasts have serious side effects as the only long lasting outcome of steroid use. All told, it's a path better left un-trodden.
The truth is that with a combination of the right dietary plan and a sensible training guide, you can reach your muscle building goals. It's all a matter of what you eat and when you eat it. How you train and when you train. In short; information is more valuable than products. Get the right muscle building information and you'll know how to do more with less and really start reaching your goals.
Take an example: Many people sign up for an expensive monthly gym membership with the idea of getting committed and working out regularly. The reality is however, that many people who pay for gym memberships don't pay for actual professional and more importantly, unbiased training education. The membership won't get you where you want to go: the education on how to train efficiently and effectively will.
To wrap up, let me say this; if you're serious about achieving your workout and muscle building goals, then you should approach it with an attitude of educating yourself in the techniques and science behind the pursuit before shelling out your hard-earned cash on gym memberships, supplements and equipment. Knowledge is power and with it you can get to where you want to go.
