Fit and Healthy Lifestyle

Steps To Body Building

Most trainers will emphasize that training teenage body building first requires finding the athlete’s body type. While some are thinner and find it hard to put on weight (referred to as an ectomorph) others put on fat and muscle more easily, and may need to focus on diet (endomorph). Working with the teenager’s body type is best to determine what they need in order to be a successful body builder.

Diet is the key aspect to teenage body building. While the body is still growing at this age range, it is very important for the athlete to maintain the proper amount of nutrition. Eating six meals a day, using the 40-40-20 system, 40 percent protein, 40 percent carbohydrates, and 20 percent fat. It is also important after a workout to consume the 25-10-5 version of this system to help the body recover quicker.

The actual workout must start out slowly for the teenage body builder. Working out four days a week, and working every body part at least once a week is key to stimulating the muscles to build as a result of the stress from bodybuilding.

Resting is just as important as the above steps to teenage body building. A good night’s rest, at least 6-8 hours a night, is important, as this is when the body grows.