Fat Loss 4 Idiots Opinion

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Should you believe those bodybuilding magazines?

By Jon Cardozo

Building muscle can often be a difficult and confusing task, since there's so much conflicting information out there. Naturally, someone starting out often looks for the perfect guide to building that muscular physique.

For better or worse, many who are new to the world of bodybuilding find themselves turning to bodybuilding magazines. This might inspire new trainees by seeing others who have accomplished their muscle building goals.

Though the pictures can be intimidating sometimes, many novice bodybuilders find the magazines exciting and take much of the information to heart. This can cause a major problem when it comes to choosing supplements to help build muscle. Did you know that many magazines actually own or are owned by supplement companies?

Even when there is no direct affiliation between the magazine and the companies advertising their supplement products, there still seems to be a conflict of interest since the magazines rely on these advertisers. Advertisements, along with subscription fees, are how magazine companies make their money after all.

Is this really a recipe for disaster when it comes to muscle building? Well, I wouldn't be so concerned if beginners weren't so eager to deduct every bit of advice found in these magazines. If you approach the magazines and their claims about supplements with caution (and maybe just a bit of cynicism) you'll be much less likely to waste your money.

Most supplements are not helpful. The few that are only make a difference if you're an advanced weightlifter who has maximized his training regimens and nutrition.

The truth is that supplements are not really a magic bullet for building muscle. If you are more advanced in your weightlifting efforts, then it is possible to give yourself a slight edge with a few useful supplements. Otherwise, don't even bother until you've mastered the basics of weight training and nutrition.

How do you learn these fundamentals of muscle building? Well, hiring a personal trainer can be pretty expensive, so that may not be the best option for you. Nevertheless, there are some good courses online that can teach you what it takes to build muscle naturally. - 17269

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