Common Myths and Untruths About Bodybuilding Diets


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If one stops working out, the muscles will tend to shrink and become somewhat soft but they cannot turn into fat. This myth came up due to the fact that retired bodybuilders have become fat.

a. Muscles Turning To Fat If one Stops working out.
If one stops working out, the muscles will tend to shrink and become somewhat soft but they cannot turn into fat. This myth came up due to the fact that retired bodybuilders have become fat.
The reason lies in the diet. If one increases the calorie intake, it will lead to gaining extra fat.
Take a well balanced, clean diet.

b. for Shape, do more Reps / for Size, do fewer Reps.
Many bodybuilders believe that, in order to tone up the muscles and lose fat, they should do more reps normally 15 and above. Also for gaining mass, that they should do less reps. Increased number of reps hardly burn any more calories compared to a fewer rep set.
Increased reps have the tendency of making the muscles flat.  In order to lose fat, take up aerobic exercises and a clean diet. Increased reps normally decrease the maximum strength output.

c. Numerous Sit-ups on a daily basis will clear fat from Your Waist.
There is no known method of reducing fat from only one part of your body. This can only be achieved by reducing the calorie intake.

For a six-pack, one should adjust the caloric intake, take regular aerobic exercises and engage weight training. Weight training will increase the metabolism rate and consequently burn more fat.
Sit-ups exercises will make the stomach hard but the layer of fat has to go first before the six-pack is visible.

d. Workout more to grow bigger.
While one is working out, the muscle tissues break down. The recommended training time should last between 30-45 minutes. Anything more destroys the muscle tissue beyond repair. After the stipulated time, the muscles should be allowed to recover from the wear and tear and also to facilitate growth. Ignoring these guidelines will hamper any intended muscle growth; hence fail to achieve the bodybuilding goals.

The recovery process depends on the type of muscle being trained i.e. bigger muscles e.g. the chest and back will normally take longer to recover.

e. What works out for others will definitely work for me.

Beginners often tend to follow the workout procedures of accomplished bodybuilders. These professionals spend numerous hours training and doing countless sets in the gym. From the above myth the professionals are also prone to overtraining. So, trying to adapt anyone’s routine may lead you to over train and eventually you will end up frustrated. It is worthy to note that many experienced bodybuilders get their drive from steroids, so stick to your normal regimen.

Training three times a week is not enough.
There is no known reason why this may be true. If one trains properly and with the required intensity, it is possible to achieve remarkable gains while using the three day routine. Other than intensity, one will be required to be keen on the workout exercise and diet.

A muscle can be reshaped by changing routine.
Everyone has a different muscle structure in comparison to another person. It is simply impossible to alter the shape of any muscle since this is a factor that depends solely on genetics. The only way to alter your muscles is by growing them bigger and toning them up through bodybuilding exercises.

Dane Fletcher is the world-wide authority on bodybuilding and steroids. He has coached countless athletes all over the world. To read more of his work, please visit either www.BodybuildingToday.com or www.SteroidsToday.com

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