They come to the gym mainly for one reason - they want to gain muscle like the bodybuilders shown on the posters, or at least like model guys with press cubes from ads.
Every day, body trainers meet new guys who are eager for classes and are ready to turn mountains. But why, after a couple of months, or even earlier, out of ten guys in the hall there are one or two, but actually achieved success - even less? The answer is simple: the majority of failed athletes, not seeing a hint of a result in a month, drooped and lost their faith in themselves, and at the same time, an interest in bodybuilding.
Why, then, did others get what they dreamed of: a muscular body, enviously enthusiastic looks, bodybuilding competitions, and some even the title of Mr. Olympia?
The secret is simple - the athletes who "built" the body were able to motivate themselves not only to buy a subscription to the gym, but also for many years of exhausting training.
No wonder they say that bodybuilding, in which motivation is of great importance, is not a hobby, but a lifestyle. And the point here is not only persistent pursuits, but also a constant positive attitude, which must always be kept at the level. Only then will not be burdensome daily trips to the gym in any weather, constant struggle with iron, strict adherence to diet and sleep, giving up bad habits.
In a sport such as bodybuilding, motivation is the psychological mindset for success. It is she who prompts to action. The higher its level, the stronger the desire to do.
What needs to be done so that motivation does not disappear? Experienced bodybuilders know the secrets and are happy to share them with novice athletes:
- Any bodybuilder was motivated to practice, seeing the ideal on TV or on a poster. No wonder the photos of the winners of bodybuilding competitions hang in the gym . The conclusion suggests itself: you need to watch videos of celebrity training more often, which causes healthy envy and pushes you to quickly achieve the result.
- Music during classes, as it turned out, matters. It lifts the mood, arouses the desire to exercise and helps to do some additional exercises.
- If an athlete has a like-minded person with whom he visits the gym, this greatly increases the chance not to quit classes and achieve success. If there are no such people among friends and acquaintances, you can maintain communication with someone from the audience. In a sport like bodybuilding, motivation is enhanced by healthy rivalry.
- To achieve results, you need a good coach, without which nothing will work. Therefore, you need to choose the right person to whom you entrust the construction of your body. A professional should understand not only purely sporting issues, but also physiology, psychology and nutrition. If the athlete is unsuccessful, the real trainer will always find the right words that will not allow the future bodybuilder to give up classes.
- Bodybuilding motivation will increase if you record your own achievements. It is recommended to periodically photograph yourself, then to compare. Take photos in the same place and under the same lighting conditions.
Any famous bodybuilder will confirm that the only reason he did not give up bodybuilding is motivation. After all, it was she who brought him into the hall every day.