Teen
Body Building
Teen body building is
rising in popularity as many young people
decide that they want to get fit
and be healthy. Starting an exercise program when you are
young is a great way to stay fit for life.
However, teens need to take into consideration a few things before they start
a body building program.
Because a young
person's body is not fully developed, it is important for
a teen to be cautious when starting a body building
workout. Here are some guidelines to follow for a teen who wants to
get into body building:
* Teens under the age of 13 should never
start an intense weight lifting regimen. It is alright to
start exercising, but stick to low-impact exercises like push
ups and chin ups. Leave the weight lifting until
later.
* Squats and dead lifts can be
started after the age of 16. These exercises require a
great amount of precision to be done correctly. If you
do not do them the right way, you can cause serious injury to
your body.
* There is no reason you should ever take
any type of testosterone supplements in your body building
program. Teen boys naturally have a large amount of
testosterone already in their bodies. When a
testosterone supplement is added to a teen body building
program, you risk stunting your growth.
* Your diet
should include a large amount of protein and
carbohydrates. These two nutrients provide you with
energy and muscle building power, so be sure to eat
right.
* Rest is also very important in a teen body
building program. Not only will sleep help you
concentrate more and be an effective exerciser, rest will also
help your body prepare itself for another workout and repair
whatever damage was done during the day. Muscles grow at
night when youˇ¦re asleep, so get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep
per night if not more.
* If you are serious about body
building
as a teen, it is important that you
stick with your workout program and keep an eye on
your ultimate goal. Unless you have a very good reason,
you need to stick with your workout plan and not skip days in
favor of other activities.
Body building is a great way for a teen
to get fit, lose weight, and stay healthy. If you start
being conscious of your body and your health when you are
young, you are setting the stage for a healthy adult life as
well. In general, teen body building
is a great way to achieve the goal
of a healthy body and a healthy life - just
be sure you arenˇ¦t pushing yourself beyond your limits. Use the advice of
adults, and start today!
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