Bodybuilding: How long does it take to show results? Understand

This type of question is common especially for beginners.

Exercise doesn’t matter, in other words, what matters is moving to stay healthy. The habit of bodybuilding immediately brings out the stereotypical image of a person in impeccable physical condition. A situation that within seconds raises the question: how long can you see results after weight training?

Response and indifference regarding gender in bodybuilding

“From the first week onwards you may observe some gains in muscle strength and improvements in aspects of well-being, such as mood and improved sleep. However, lasting results will only be observed with consistency in training and this requires at least eight 12 weeks of continuous training to observe significant gains in muscle mass or losses in body fat”, the head of the technical office of Bio Ritmo, Guilherme Almeida and Leme, told Sport Life exclusively.

This concept denotes that it does not matter if you are a man or a woman, i.e. gains occur regardless of gender and what makes the difference is dedication to each training session.

“This depends much more on the frequency and fitness level of each person than on gender. By training frequently, getting the most out of training sessions, maintaining a good eating and rest routine, the gains will be significant regardless of gender,” he said. explained Almeida and Leme.

Additions to bodybuilding

Guilherme also underlined that the amount of weekly training is adapted to the physical condition of the subject. However, he said that beginners benefit from a weekly session and that they benefit from daily training as long as the training load is individually planned. “Most people go to the gym two or three times a week and that’s enough to get good results,” replied the professional.

Time must be taken into consideration because many people invest in a gym program in hopes of immediate benefits. It’s consistency that gets you to your dream goal. The Bio Ritmo physical educator also emphasized that there is no training model to achieve quick results.

“There is no training template for those who want quick results. Most people like to get results in the shortest time possible, but they should not take steps to achieve this by exaggerating the amount of exercise or training too intensely, as this will not it will accelerate earnings,” he commented.

Food

Here is another “pillar” for those who want to stay physically active. The consumption of animal or vegetable proteins and carbohydrates must be accompanied by hydration.

“Foods rich in proteins of animal and plant origin and which provide the amount of energy necessary to perform training well. It is important to consume an adequate consumption of carbohydrates and pay particular attention to hydration. Proteins play a role crucial in increasing lean mass, therefore like water intake. It is important to always consult a nutritionist to adapt the quantities to individual needs”, he said.

“It is not necessary to use supplements to gain muscle mass. This is perfectly possible with good nutrition and good training planning,” explains Guilherme.

Data

The National Cancer Institute of Maryland and the University of Iowa, both in the United States, revealed in the second half of 2022 that muscle-strengthening exercises make the body lean and bones strong. Results that contribute to a healthy life in old age.

Researchers from the FCM (Faculty of Medical Sciences) of Unicamp (State University of Campinas) checked the epidemiological data of 60,202 people. And they concluded that bodybuilding is the third most practiced sport in Brazil, behind walking and football respectively.

Source: Terra

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