Do you have the desire to be stronger and healthier? Do you hunger for eye-popping muscle mass? Bodybuilding is a very effective way to build strength and muscle while also enabling you to work every muscle group of the body. Train using a quality bodybuilding for beginners workout and nutrition plan, and you could become leaner and stronger than you ever thought possible!

For those who are just beginning to think about incorporating bodybuilding into their fitness regime, it's important to make sure you are physically fit enough to begin an exercise schedule. Body Building is a lifestyle, not simply a hobby, and requires commitment and goal setting to achieve and maintain long term results.

Be sure to visit your physician prior to starting your bodybuilding for beginners routine. Ask for a full physical and blood tests. In order for your program to kick off to a safe start your kidneys, heart, and liver must be in good condition. Hormone levels should also be checked to make sure they're balanced. Otherwise, you could be smacking your head against a wall in frustration wondering why you're not seeing the desired results.

The very term bodybuilding makes most people think they need to rush off and join a gym or fitness center in order to be successful in this endeavor. While it's perfectly fine to do so, you can quite easily and cost effectively set up a home gym that will give you the same fantastic results you'd get at a fitness center.

Education is key when it comes to beginning a bodybuilding program. Make sure you research what equipment is required and get yourself cracking on tried and true tips and techniques on the proper nutrition required to make your bodybuilding regime a success. Once these elements are in place, and you've received the green light from your physician, you're ready to begin!

The "norm" for starting out with your body building exercise program is generally to perform full body workouts 3 x per week. Remember! Proper form is key! High reps are not your goal when you first begin bodybuilding. You'll want to focus on making each rep count using a resistance that safely but effectively stimulates your muscles.

Don’t waste time doing rep after rep using super light dumbbells. And don’t make the mistake either of trying to pump out dangerously heavy weights, swinging your body all over the place trying to lift them! You won't see results this way and you'll get frustrated very quickly – and more than likely injure yourself. The pros recommend around 8 reps per exercise when starting out with your new-to-you bodybuilding program.

Keep a training journal so you can track your progress and see how you're improving from week to week. Be sure to include the type of exercise, the amount of weight used, and the number of reps you've performed. Your goal being to challenge yourself each workout striving to execute your well strategized program better than the last.

It's vital that you pay close attention to your nutrition. Eating the right foods using a well designed calorie specific plan to suit your training goals will help make certain that you are reaching the results you want - sculpted muscles that’ll blow you away and no doubt turn your friends green with envy.

Bodybuilding and cardio go hand-in-hand when it comes to staying fit and strong, often cardio is overlooked when it comes to body building – as for many it doesn’t fit the image they have of a muscle bound lean mean fighting machine. With your goal being to perform a style of cardio in a particular manner, that you find is the least taxing on your muscle.

Armed with these tips, wouldn't you enjoy seeing kick ass muscle definition in your arms, legs and abs every time you look in the mirror?

There's no time like the present to start feeling and looking fit and strong. It's there... You just have to unleash yours and your body's potential.

Yours in fun, health and fitness

copyright Mandy Gibbons

Virtual Fitness Trainer

Persons who are of good health, suspect of their health or are aware of any conditions, physical deficiencies or diseases should always consult a physician before undertaking any eating or exercise program. Mandy Gibbons, Virtual Fitness Trainer, www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com.au and www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com disclaims any liability or loss in connection with the above program or advice given in this article.