If it is true, that our mental state greatly affects our physical state, then we should first focus on positive motivation to reach our goals.

It doesn’t take much of a suggestion to convince us to skip a workout or exercise if we are not mentally determined to follow through.

All of us can learn to build muscle throughout our lives regardless of our age, if we have the mental determination to follow the simple rules of clean eating (a balanced diet of nutrition) with a tailored workout program. 

Be consistent!  

We will lose muscle the moment we stop exercising those muscles. 

Join a gym.

Joining a gym (or maybe you are fortunate enough to have a home gym) is one of the best options for those of us who want to build or maintain muscle to live an active lifestyle.

If you feel self-conscious about working out in a public gym, go at off-peak hours. The slowest times in most gyms are between 2 pm and 3 pm.

Start out moderately. 

Everyone should always start with some light to moderate stretching. Get the blood flowing, exercising with lightweight between 20-25 reps and lifting slowly. Within weeks, you will notice that you are walking better, that you get less fatigued during the day, and just maybe you will lose some of those little aches and pains (if you have any).

Recover!

You’ll need recovery time between workouts to build muscle. Three times a week may be too much for some people; if your muscles aren’t getting harder after a few months, cut back on your workout frequency.

Boost your confidence!

If you feel you need help with a diet/nutrition plan click the link below.

For workout/fitness plans, click the fitness program link in the menu at the top.