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When it comes to getting the body of our dreams, we leave no stone unturned to get there. We do not think whether that is something we should be doing, or we could do it differently. Ganesh Sakpal, fitness trainer Gold’s Gym India busts the top 5 myths about bodybuilding.
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Lift heavy to get results: If you visit a gym, you will often see posters telling you to lift heavy to see results, but that is not true always. If you are looking to build your strength and gain muscles, you should ideally increase the number of repetitions as it will be much more efficient when it comes to muscle growth.
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Steroids can help muscles grow: Know this that there is no substitute hard work even in the case of bodybuilding. Steroids can’t certainly help you build muscles, and it can only happen when you train hard and eat right. Moreover, steroids can have many side effects.
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It is okay to workout with sore muscles: You will be aware of the dreaded muscle soreness if you have ever worked out. But never over stress yourself. It is logical for you not to workout with all that pain. You need to give your body some time to recover, and your body will not be able to do so if you continue to train hard.
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Train until you cannot train anymore: Many trainers encourage people to train beyond their abilities. The no pain no gain mantra can only make you go through the pain without any benefits. And if you are training too hard to get stronger, it just won’t help.
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Dietary fat is bad: Bodybuilding diets concentrate on lean protein and bodybuilders are asked to stay away from fat. While you should stay away from trans fat, saturated fat should make up 10% of your daily intake of calories. Healthy fats from avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and tuna are essential for a balanced diet.
