5. You will lose motivation and grow frusturated and confused because
of your lack of progress.
This is a very tough and mature training decision one must face. After commencing
a workout, if you discover after a few sets that you are on tract for a
crappy
worout than I would suggest to drop the workout and go home. Plan to come back the
next day. If your goals are to simply
train to train, than you will probably
not follow this rule. However, if your goal is to get huge muscles and pack inches
of new muscle onto your frame than this is a critical training decision.
To ensure your trip to the gym does not go in complete vain - have a flexibility
session to make use of the time and than try and pick up the cute receptionist phone
number on your way out!
6. Find a mentor
What does this have to do with muscle building? Everything
- finding a mentor can make all the difference in how much muscle you build!
If you plan on becoming successful in the gym than surround yourself with someone
who has already walked the path. Would you agree that the quickets way to achieve
success is to find somone who has gone before you and done what you want to do -
and model them.
So why do millions of fitness enthusiasts wander aimlessly following generic advice
in text books, magazines or websites? Although these methods of learning can provide
a theoretical perspective, they are absent in accountablity, a formal system, time
and financial comittment and assessment of performance.
A wise mentor will guide you step-by-step of the way with a formal system that includes
a higher level of comittment and accountablity on your part. You will be required
to fulfill tasks, change habits, meet deadlines and perform at a higher level than
you would without a mentor.
The premise of having a mentor is that he has been there and done that. He has walked
in your shoes and will give you the appropriate advice in a timely fashion. If you
do not perform and follow the advice than you are wasting the mentor's time and
he will 'fire' you! If you do perform and follow his advice than you will be successful
and build the muscle you deserve in less time!
Serioulsly consider hiring a fitness coach, a personal trainer or anybody who has
done what you wish to do and be prepared to elate the same results!