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I often get questions about how to get into the game of bodybuilding. Too often there is a general lack of logic that is behind the question. The question is really is aimed at “WHY” do I want to do this thing called bodybuilding. In my world, this is the most important question a beginner will ask. Unless this question is satisfied and a clear answer is derived and fixed in the mind of the neophyte there will be no need to proceed. I encourage seekers of the wisdom of bodybuilding to get alone and think about “WHY” he should start and subject himself to these rigors. This first step is the all important step. It cannot be ignored, or stepped around or taken lightly. This is your moment of truth and only you can decide….Choose wisely BODYBUILDINGSON!!
I’ve heard that “Today is the first day of the rest of your life!” Very pithy and self apparent but in many ways it is absolutely true when you decide you are going to enter the bodybuilding world. The most important thing to remember it is here and NOW where you start. There’s no place to go. There’s no special dispensation of angels that will move you forward. This room. This family. This gym. This garage is where it all begins. Today! I will start reaching for the person I imagine in my most private times. Grow where you are planted. Now get started right here and now.
Take a look around! Do you see a “magic carpet?” I didn’t think so. But, you do have a few things lying around to use. First, you have you. Nobody can ever take this truth away from you. You can be pushed. You can be disciplined. Nobody use you better than you. Next look at the basic tools required. Some of them are right in front of you but you have never seen them. Chairs, benches, bicycles, calisthenics, motivational videos and a host of things you overlooked before. Now, arrange them in a logical sequence of uses designing everything to make you better. Be free with your thinking. Get creative in youre approach to betterment. There is always something that will propel you forward, higher, and faster….Don’t overlook the obvious by seeking or wanting a short cut.
The final stage is: “Doing what you CAN do!” We all have jobs. Many of us have families that require tons of our time. Sometimes some of us are actually physically ill or very much out of shape. Some of suffer from acute discouragement from close friends, relatives, and knuckle heads.
This is what you can do. Never talk about what you are attempting to accomplish. The weak people will mock you mercilessly. They will do all they can to get you to quit. Ignore them. Pick a time to work out that attracts the least amount of attention. Out of sight preferably. Never say to yourself that this is too hard. Nothing in life worth having is easy. But! I can assure you that this journey will be “worth it!”
Find a gym. If you can afford a coach—get one! All items to help you are on the table….so them all. Nobody is looking for perfection but we are looking for us progress.
In summary: 1.) Start where you are. 2.) Use what you have. 3.) Do what you can. I would also throw in the admonition: “NEVER GIVE UP!” Why start if you are going to quit just because it’s hard?
Six Pack and Senior 