| Teen body building is rising in popularity as many young | | | | * Your diet should include a large amount of protein |
| people decide that they want to get fit and be | | | | and carbohydrates. These two nutrients provide you |
| healthy. Starting an exercise program when you're | | | | with energy and muscle building power, so be sure to |
| young is a great way to stay fit for life. However, | | | | eat right. |
| teens need to take into consideration a few things | | | | * Rest is also very important in a teen body building |
| before they start a body building program. | | | | program. Not only will sleep help you concentrate |
| Because a young person's body isn't fully developed, | | | | more and be an effective exerciser, rest will also help |
| it's important for a teen to be cautious when starting a | | | | your body prepare itself for another workout and |
| body building workout. Here are some guidelines to | | | | repair whatever damage was done during the day. |
| follow for a teen who wants to get into body building: | | | | Muscles grow at night when you're asleep, so get a |
| * Teens under the age of 13 should never start an | | | | minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night if not more. |
| intense weight lifting regimen. It's alright to start | | | | * If you are serious about body building as a teen, it's |
| exercising, but stick to low-impact exercises like push | | | | important that you stick with your workout program |
| ups and chin ups. Leave the weight lifting until later. | | | | and keep an eye on your ultimate goal. Unless you |
| * Squats and dead lifts can be started after the age | | | | have a very good reason, you need to stick with your |
| of 16. These exercises require a great amount of | | | | workout plan and not skip days in favor of other |
| precision to be done correctly. If you do not do them | | | | activities. |
| the right way, you can cause serious injury to your | | | | Body building is a great way for a teen to get fit, lose |
| body. | | | | weight, and stay healthy. If you start being conscious |
| * There is no reason you should ever take any type | | | | of your body and your health when you are young, |
| of testosterone supplements in your body building | | | | you are setting the stage for a healthy adult life as |
| program. Teen boys naturally have a large amount | | | | well. In general, teen body building is a great way to |
| of testosterone already in their bodies. When a | | | | achieve the goal of a healthy body and a healthy life - |
| testosterone supplement is added to a teen body | | | | just be sure you aren't pushing yourself beyond your |
| building program, you risk stunting your growth. | | | | limits. Use the advice of adults, and start today! |