1. Having mental focus and mental awareness
Mental focus has to be one of the most critical components
in bodybuilding. It would be extremely challenging to establish a successful
bodybuilding career without having mental focus. The sport of bodybuilding can
bring many pressures in life as well as bring you success. The success part can
be very gratifying but the journey or road ahead can include lots of bumps
along the way, wrong turns or plans not following through. The development of
mental focus and mental awareness has to be learnt, developed and applied in
order to be successful.
What does mental focus and mental awareness mean to a
bodybuilder? It can mean knowing how to
keep stress under control, knowing how not to get distracted easily or knowing
how to stay grounded.
2. Importance of nutrition
In the bodybuilding world the importance of nutrition
shouldn’t be taken lightly. To misunderstand the importance of nutrition is
like misunderstanding that a new born baby needs to be fed “healthy” formula or
breast milk versus a can of diet soda. Think about that one for a second. In
life we sometimes lose or let go of the delicacy we are brought up with as an
infant to self-sabotaging ourselves in adulthood. Nutrition is 70-80 percent of
your results in bodybuilding. Not taking away anything from weight training but
the real work starts once you step outside the gym doors.
3. Preparation
Planning ahead will give you time to be more productive and
increase the efficiency of your daily routine. Can you imagine going to school
without your professor being prepared to teach class, Or a doctor having to
perform surgery without surgical instruments? In the bodybuilding world
preparation can mean envisioning the intensity of a workout or having food
prepped for the week.
4. Inner Belief
Self-doubt can cause lots of destruction to oneself. It can
limit you in many ways and cause you to stay stagnant and fearful of pursuing
your bodybuilding dreams. Inner belief starts with having or developing an I
can mentality. “I can” mentality can mean having the inner belief within
yourself to know that you can achieve any realistic goal you set forth. It’s very important to continuously have this
deep belief within yourself no matter what circumstances of life may bring.
5. Awareness
Awareness is being able to know when to change an exercise
routine when you`ve reached a plateau or to make adjustments to your sleeping
patterns in order help muscle growth. Maybe you have been experiencing
bloating, lack of energy and lack of muscle development. This may require you
to pay more attention to your nutrition or training routine. Being aware of the
environment around you can also make a world of a difference. Try to associate yourself with likeminded
people who are on the same healthy path as you. Perhaps surround yourself with
people who have already had a successful career in bodybuilding or with
individuals who adopt a great uplifting attitude.
6. Ego Check
Bodybuilding is sadly sometimes notorious for its big
egotistic culture. A lot of this has to do with each individual’s own image.
This can raise a question like. How comfortable are you really in our own
image? Are you comfortable enough to know that you`ve developed a great
physique without taking your shirt of after a hard set of chest press in the
gym? I believe that sometimes as bodybuilders we like to feel like we are
inferior to everyone else not knowing that we can be affecting the insecurities
of others around us. We can also be exposing
the insecurities about ourselves. Try to practice staying humble, helpful and
work towards being professional.
7. Persistence
Having persistence despite of failing or not seeing change
will help you grow mentally and physically as a bodybuilder. Setting a
daily/weekly routine and following it over a period of time will bring much
success. Don’t give up and trust your struggles.
8. Out of the box
Lee Haney, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman are some
of greatest bodybuilder to name a few who thought outside the box. Each of them
had their own style on and off the stage. Challenge yourself and don’t be
afraid to try new things and experiment with new innovative nutrition and
weight training techniques.
9. Intelligent training
Applying intelligence to your training routine can help to
preserve your body during your bodybuilding career. Intelligent training
consists of not over training which can lead to plateaus and even injury. It means knowing how your body works and how
it responds to certain movements with particular exercises.
10. How important are supplements in the bodybuilding?
The Supplement industry has gained big notoriety in the
bodybuilding world. While it definitely helps to aid progress whether you’re
looking to increase muscle mass, increase the intensity of your training sessions
or burn fat. Proper nutrition and an effective training routine should be
placed first ahead of supplements. I
often get asked what supplements I take to get lean or put on muscle mass. My
first response is what is your nutrition like? Supplements only benefit you
when you follow a consistent clean eating lifestyle and training program.
Exercise is not just for kids and athletes. Following a regular exercise routine pays
off, both physically and mentally.
Bodybuilding is a great sport which requires great
discipline. To be a successful bodybuilder it’s important to practice awareness
and patience. Follow a specific goal with a consistent nutrition plan and
exercise routine. Most of all learn use past failures to progress and grow.
“Always believe in your abilities”
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