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Monday, August 31, 2009

Weight Training for Teenagers, the Sooner you Start, the Better

By Ricardo d Argence

It is becoming commonplace for teenagers to be involved in body building. Getting in shape and building muscle is not a bad idea if it is done correctly. Though teens may appear to be fully-grown, there are still key areas that are still developing. There are three major elements to a good body building routine for teens, weights, nutrition, and rest.

Teenagers have stores of energy that the rest of us marvel at, and these energy stores actually cause trouble in a body building routine. Teens can go for hours and never seem to tire, because of this many will work out for hours on end focusing on one set of muscles.

The idea is that more is better; in weight training, this is completely false. A rounded workout in which all muscle groups are worked equally is better. If a muscle reaches a certain point, no need to strain it more; this can reverse progress and cause injury.

Weights should be started slowly and advanced, in other words do not grab the heaviest weight in the room and go to town on it. Start with light to moderate weight and work your way up.

Much too often, large quantities of supplements take priority over basic nutrition. While supplements can be helpful in moderation eating the right quantities of protein and fiber are more important. Getting enough nutrients is imperative for healing the muscles, which have actually been torn during your workout.

Water is an often forgotten aspect of nutrition. Our body gets major nutrition only from water because major organs depends on water and it comprises about 60% of our body. This includes your muscles. When training, your water consumption should significantly increase to well above the standard eight 8-ounce glasses a day recommendation. Your joints and vital organs will thank you, plus you will increase the success of your work out.

Next to water, this is the most overlooked aspect of training, especially in teens who feel indestructible. When you sleep the growth hormone, IGF-1 and testosterone are released, these are both necessary to the repair and growth of your muscles. That is what sleep was designed for, reparation of the body.

Going to the gym daily to increase muscles isn't enough, you need to establish a balanced plan for growth. People who are into instant gratification will find this hard to do, but it is the best way to prevent injury and achieve success.

You can begin weight training at this time, also if you enjoy a sport like football it is key that you develop a strong and healthy body. Simply follow the above plan, and your workout can be safe and productive. - 17269

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