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Nick Clipton
Copyright (c) 2010 Nick Clipton The teen body is one that is in constant flux, with both growth and hormonal swings happening at the same time. This is actually the best time to start weights training, both to serve as an outlet and also to perfect the attitudes cultivated by the sport - increasing motivation, determination and aiming for personally set goal. However, because of growth spurts and those famous hormones, muscle building workouts should take place with a more experienced trainer that can point out when to stop, when to push, and where things are going wrong. A trainer is indispensable simply because of the teen attitude of being able to do anything - when they can't. Choosing the right trainer is important as well. One that motivates through humiliation is probably going to cut it for the first few months but will not do anything for the necessary adult self-esteem afterward. A trainer that can push while guiding and teaching at the same time is worth his (or her) weight in gold. At this time, nutrition for the teen body is imperative as well. The normal diet of fast food and processed everything just won't cut it for the teen that wants to work out. An unhealthy diet just builds fat, not muscle and negates everything that is being worked for. Make sure that you get the right type of food in you, although that doesn't mean that you have to give up the mac and cheese in the cafeteria. Just make sure it's paired with a lean serving of protein and a large salad. Drop the soft drinks and don't slam down sports drinks like water. Pure water itself is essential for the body to perform at its best level and keep those muscles hydrated and well formed. A sports drink can be taken after an intense workout with a few scoops of protein powder, not growth supplements. Make sure you're well hydrated at all times. Get yourself all planned out. Set a goal for yourself and start learning how you can go about reaching that goal. Write it out in your personal diary and post your personal daily goals on a large calendar that you hang in your room. Crossing off each goal everyday gives you a terrific sense of achievement. Don't get carried away though. Have your trainer check your goals - or better yet, come up with them together - and see if you're overtaxing yourself somewhere.
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