Bodybuilding - Maximizing Your Workout Program

Bodybuilding - Maximizing Your Workout Program
When embarking on a workout program with the intention of sculpting your body, it is important not only to perform the various exercises but also to focus on your diet and nutrient intake. In fact, even if you are just performing a basic workout and eating correctly, you will be able to achieve satisfactory results.

There are two main dietary considerations to consider in order to select the proper body building diet. Do you intend to bulk up or cut down? If your intention is to bulk up, you will need to increase your current food intake. At a rough estimate, you will need to eat approximately 1.5g multiplied by your weight in proteins per day. This will ensure sufficient protein intake to supplement muscle growth. You will also need to increase your intake of carbohydrates to increase your energy reserves for additional time at the gym.

A great idea is to create a diet journal and to be as detailed as possible with the information you put in. Record down everything that you eat and break it down into calories. This will give you an idea of your dietary requirements and allow you to make adjustments to meet your goal.
Weigh yourself on a weekly basis. As a rule of thumb, you should be gaining 1 to 2 pounds a week. If you find that you are putting on significantly more weight than this, it signifies that you are eating too much and you need to cut down.
Plan your meals in advance with consideration of your desired calorie intake. This will give you a guide on what you should eat for the day and remove guess work. By planning your diet ahead, you are assured of an accurate nutritional need.

After a period of bulking up, you will begin to store the excess calories as fat and it's time to begin cutting down to remove the excess fat. This time round your protein intake should be reduced to 0.9g multiplied by your body weight per day. Your intake of carbohydrates should also be lowered. During this period, you might feel a little lethargic in your exercise routine.
Bulking up and cutting down will need to be a cycle that you go through in your body building dietary program until you have reached your desired condition. It is common for most people to focus on only bulking up but in order for you to maximize your body building program this cycle needs to be followed.
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