Female Bodybuilding Tips and Tricks
If you are a female bodybuilder or a female considering bodybuilding, you probably already know that you are at a distinct disadvantage compared to the men. You have twenty times less testosterone production than men which is the primary reason why a muscle grows. You also have estrogens that stores more fat which hides the muscle you do have.
Female bodybuilders are totally committed, it is a tough disciplined life they lead with no room for error. Starting to train like a female bodybuilder can be aided by an extensive list of tips to help you get into the mindset required to gain muscle. A female bodybuilder who never resort to drugs needs to be respected and admired.
Here is a list of useful female bodybuilding tips in no specific order:
Carb cycling simply means eating more carbs the days you train insuring your metabolic rate is always fast.
Increase daily protein by 15% Protein burns 35% more calories than carbs in getting fully metabolized
Transitional interval training High intensity followed by low intensity burns a serious amount of calories with many studies proving this
Drop-set isolation movements Reduce the weight when failure on heavy weight is reached. First few sets heavy as possible then reduce the weight on last set
Do full body workouts Get the after-burn effect for up to 36 hours post-workout when you do a tough full body workout
Training day big breakfast
Move at least every hour
7 to 8 hours sleep every night
Find a de-stress method
Reduce rest time between sets
Try a new cardio machine
Always focus on your form when doing any movement
Time your workouts Resting only 30 seconds has many benefits
Keep a training journal
Always take a diet break at least once a month to shock your metabolism as it slows down and gets used to the diet
Eat fish twice a week Just 4 ounces of Salmon will give you enough Omega3 for the week
Try coffee an hour before training it reducers fat storing capacity
Add Coconut oil to the diet you follow It increases calorie loss during digestion just like protein
Get a step counter Measure the total steps you take every 24 hours to get a good idea how to manage your calorie expenditure.
Try to dink 3 cups of Green Tea every day
Use smaller plates when you eat
Take whey protein daily
Plan your meals before you leave home
Use fresh herbs and spices when cooking
Start your day with high fiber oatmeal
Sprinkle Cayenne pepper food It contains a precious compound called casaicin that boosts metabolism
Track your food intake
Sprinkle crushed walnuts on salad Plenty Omega3
Never shop for food when you are hungry
Never drink sugar drinks/soda's
Make snacking simple
Try putting your folk down between bites
Never eat standing up
Try training before breakfast
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