Bigger, Stronger, Faster…

In this blog I feel the need to focus on those experienced lifters who reach a plateau. Remember when you just started out lifting, it was much easier to get stronger, bigger, and faster. In fact most beginners see changes following each workout session. Advanced trainers tend to fall into a plateau effect as they inch closer to their genetic potential. Once you have reached this point then it is time to push yourself to your limits. Furthermore, the stress on your muscles during recovery time begins to increase so you will have to be conscious of how you maintain your body.

In order to arrive at your individual genetic potential, it is important to ignore those people you see that always seem to be in great shape with little effort. Remember each person is different; two people can perform the same workout and receive totally different results. There are three types of body generally seen. The first body type is an Ectomorph which is a person who is naturally skinny and experiences difficulty gain weight or muscle. Second, you have Mesomorphs which are those people who find it relatively easy to gain muscle and have a naturally fit body. Third, you have Endomorphs which tend to gain weight fairly easy but experiences difficulty losing the weight. Personally, my body is between an Ectomorph and a Mesomorph. Due to this I must find a middle approach in regard to my body type. It is best that everyone determine what type of body type they have, this will help in determining what training methods are best for them in particular. Moreover, once the necessary knowledge has been attained about your body then you can begin training YOUR body so you can the best results for you.