Why Bodybuild? Part 1

I'll like to share some of the reasons why people bodybuild....

1. Discipline

A successful bodybuilder must learn to oragnise their life in a way that maximally encourages progression in their physique. From the food they eat to their daily activities and workouts can be planned ahead of time. Strictly adhering to the plan is what allows them to eventually reach their goal.

The ability to regulate oneself for the sake of improvement is what's known as self-discipline. Because bodybuilding is a sport centered on making improvements, it's natural that it takes great self-control. Since discipline is not an innate characteristic, bodybuilding helps people to develop this trait like any other skill.

What makes this so good is that discipline applies to many areas of life outside of bodybuilding. Besides diet and training, other areas that require strict enforcement of behavior include education and careers. Bodybuilding provides the experience necessary to guide oneself to goals in many other domains.

2. Focus

Concentration and dedication are necessary to accomplish both the short term and long term goals associated with bodybuilding. An acute attention is necessary in order to accomplish short term goals like strictly eating only planned portions of food for a meal or having an intense, limit-pushing workout.

However, the human body is not so sensitive and receptive to immediate stimulus. It takes a long time for a body to adapt. By having the determination to consistently provoke such changes, the long term desire to improve a physique becomes possible. Developing the ability to focus on both short-term and long-term in the bodybuilding arena makes it much easier to similarly concentrate and succeed in other environments, such as in school or on the job.

Stay Tune for Part 2 tomorrow.....

*Coutesy of Bodybuilding.com*