body building the low cost way
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Bodybuilding can be a very expensive venture. Gym memberships, expensive supplements, competition fees and trainers are all expenses incurred by the bodybuilder. The proper food and supplements are essential for bodybuilding success. An aspiring bodybuilder can't swing by McDonalds for the dollar menu, they need good clean foods that will fuel the body.
Don't assume only the rich can be bodybuilders. Even if you are on a limited budget, with careful planning and using good judgement you can make your weight training efforts payoff big time.
Gym memberships can be costly in some areas. There are ways to trim this cost. First, remember that successful bodybuilding does not require a big name gym. In fact, many successful bodybuilders started in (and some still prefer) small "Iron clubs," instead of the big, flashy gyms. These gyms offer a large amount of steel to toss around but often lack the bright, shiny machines. They also lack the distractions, the "loafers", and the "preeners", you often run into in the big name facilities.
Another possibility for cutting the cost of gym membership is to get the gym to sponsor you and your bodybuilding career. Obviously, for this to work you have to show promise as a bodybuilder and do a good job of selling yourself as a worthy investment. Convince them that you will be a good spokesperson for the gym. You will probably have to do advertisement spots, photo shoots, and other promotional activities for the gym. You may also be expected to help out around the gym, such as training new members and cleaning up when needed.
High quality, protein rich foods are another major expense a bodybuilder incurs. If you want that massive, musculsr sculpted look you are working so hard for, you'll have to forget the low cost, highly processed foods. An option for the complex carbohydrates and rich sources of protein your body requires to grow could be as simple as a wholesale membership. Although, you'll have to buy in bulk, the savings can really add up.
Supplements are another big expense for the up and coming bodybuilder. Sponsorships can sometimes cover the cost of supplements. If there is a new health food or nutrition store opening in the area hit them up for a sponsorship. Instead of money, make arrangements for your supplements in exchange for the promotional work. You might be able to take the same route for a new online supplement company. Another good way to keep supplement costs down is to watch for sales and buy your supplements in bulk when they go on sale.
Personal trainers are another major bodybuilding expense. But let's be honest. If you're a beginner or intermediate level bodybuilder you don't need a trainer. You'll only need a trainer when you get to the point that you can consider competeing. Once you reach this point you you should be able to easily find a sponser to help offset training costs.
Bodybuilding can get expensive. But with a little common sense, good judgement and thoughtful planning you won't need to spend your entire salary to participate. By using your head and limiting yourself to only what you truly need to build massive muscle you'll easily be able to train within yoiur budget.
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