“Fitness and diet go hand in hand. There is no single fitness mantra that you can follow for building your body and for maintaining a good physique.”

Be rest assured that if your diet is good, half of your mission is already accomplished. The second half would encompass rigorous workouts and exercises every day, says Freak Fighter Pro wrestler, Prince Aadvanshi.

Also known as the King of Aggression, Prince Aadvanshi together with two others is the brainchild behind the Indian version of WWE fighting league. An obvious fitness enthusiast and a gym instructor, he helps people from diverse backgrounds to get into shape, build their bodies and maintain a healthy physique. For him, fitness starts with the right attitude and meticulous training.

In order to start building your body, you must first have a thorough understanding of your body type and what end result you require. While some may be interested in losing weight, others may want to build muscles and bulk up. Your fitness regime would depend on the end result. If you are an amateur with little or no experience in bodybuilding, it is best to take the guidance of an expert trainer to ensure that the efforts you put in, take shape right from the beginning.

Working Towards a Great Physique

The secret behind a great physique is hours of rigorous workouts coupled with a nutrition-loaded and protein-rich diet. Depending on your body plan, you can take the guidance of a nutrition expert about the various supplements you would need to fulfil your nutritional requirements for building body mass.

Before you start the bodybuilding regime, sit with your instructor and chart out a proper diet plan and workout regime to suit your body type and fitness needs. It is important that you follow the regime meticulously for the desired result. Ensure that you get adequate rest and are free from stress and anxiety. For a great body, a well-rested and stress-free mind is an important contributing factor.

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.”

Fitness tips for beginners

Although every person has unique needs when it comes to diet and fitness, basic fitness regimes consisting of simple exercises can be followed by healthy individuals. The journey from fat to fit or unhealthy to healthy is strewn with several hurdles most of which consist of the excuses we give to ourselves. The moment you decide to let go of the mental reservation that you cannot do it starts your journey to success. Let us explore some workouts which are safe and effective for beginners.

1. Jumping Jacks- Jumping Jacks strengthen the muscles located in the lower half of the body.

2. Butt Kicks- Butt Kicks strengthen the muscles in the front of the thigh and may also help in increasing the speed of hamstring contraction. It is a great warm-up exercise before starting cardio training.

3. Skipping- Skipping is a great way of burning calories. It is a fun exercise that can be done by both children and adults.

4. Cobra Stretch- Cobra stretch stretches the muscles of the abdomen and helps in reducing stress. It is a great cooling down exercise.

5. Plank- Doing planks regularly improves body posture and boosts metabolism. It may also help in improving body balance and coordination.

“When it comes to bodybuilding, diet means everything.”

What you eat definitely matters a lot when you start a fitness regime. Eating right and eating at regular intervals keeps your body energized throughout the day and also prevents overload.

Muscle building and a planned diet go a long way in bodybuilding. Here are some tips!

• Eat a diet that comprises 60-70% carbohydrates and protein. The addition of animal protein helps a lot in muscle building. Eat a simple but wholesome breakfast, a protein-laden lunch and dinner along with a regular dose of vegetables and fruits as snacks.
• Avoid junk food, salty food, oily food, alcohol, and smoking.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Avoid the intake of too much fat in your food. Lean meat is a better option to get your regular protein without loading excess fat.
• Eat every 2-3 hours and avoid overeating.
• Don’t take artificial supplements unless specified by your dietician.
• Drink an adequate amount of skimmed milk and other calcium-rich foods to enhance muscle contraction and strengthen your bones and ligaments.
• If you are a vegetarian ensure that you substitute animal protein with equal amounts of soy-based food and additional supplements if necessary.

“The whole game is about the right kind of diet.”

Tips to Recover from Sports Injuries

Rigorous training and fighting and in some cases, attempting exercises incorrectly, can result in injuries. It is extremely important to attend to these injuries in order to continue your bodybuilding regime and see long-term results.

1. Consuming a protein-rich diet – It is very important that you consume an adequate amount of protein in natural form. Seafood, eggs, beans, pork, lean beef, etc would help in repairing your torn ligaments and in quick healing. Keep yourself away from alcohol, sugar and white flour to enable a speedy healing process.
2. Taking regular supplements – In case your ligament damage is severe, check with your doctor for supplements like glutamine, chondroitin, and MSM to help you recover. If you feel your diet doesn’t give you enough protein you need to find alternative ways to get it through supplements and protein drinks.
3. Stay hydrated – Make sure to drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day. Water facilitates the healing process to a great extent. Drink an adequate amount of milk to fulfil your daily calcium requirement also.
4. Keep up with your exercise regime – Ensure that you do regular physiotherapy post the injury and follow-up exercises after your injury starts healing. Though it is not advisable to lift heavy weights immediately after recovery, focus on stability, flexibility and core exercises that would keep your muscles and body in shape.

“If you are fit and active, you can conquer the world.”

Conclusion

You can’t achieve a great physique if you are not careful about what you eat, when you eat and how frequently you work out. Bodybuilding is like meditation in certain aspects, the more focus you have, the better are the results. The more diligently you work out, the faster you can build your body. Like meditation, you need to continue the regime even after you achieve your target to ensure the longevity of your physique.

A great body doesn’t have to mean a six-pack or an eight-pack look; it can just mean a toned and healthy body. Forget artificial methods of bulking-up and strive hard to get a great physique that is permanent, healthier and comes with no side-effects!