Tuesday, June 30, 2015

How To Build Muscle On a Low Budget (Beef Up Your Biceps As Well As Your Wallet).





The costs of getting into shape can really add up. Gym memberships, supplements and trainers typically carry high price tags, designed to separate you from your hard-earned cash. Building muscular arms and legs shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. Take the frugal approach to muscle building, and beef up your biceps as well as your wallet.


•Step 1

Find a cheap training arrangement. You shouldn’t have to pay $75, $60 or even $50 per month for a gym membership. According to the "Pittsburgh Business Times," lower-priced facilities are increasing in popularity, offering membership rates between $10 and $20 per month. You can also save big by building your own gym, especially if you bargain shop. You can even go to a local playground and bulk up with pull-ups, dips and push-ups on the jungle gym equipment.


•Step 2

Skip the supplements. Sports supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry, according to "Sports Illustrated," with many of these compounds being unproven. Before taking a gamble on possibly false promises, take a good look at your nutritional program. If your diet is high in protein and complex carbohydrates, your muscles should be getting everything they need to grow.









•Step 3

Buy healthful food in bulk. Use “price club” type supermarkets to stock up on muscle-building foods once a month. Buy lots of non-perishables such as pasta, canned tuna and oatmeal. Buy and store bags of frozen chicken breasts. With fewer shopping trips, you’ll also save money on gas.



•Step 4

Split a trainer. If you want the results of a personal trainer while controlling the cost, you are not alone. The American Council on Exercise has noted the trend of small-group training as a way to maximize results while saving money. By training with a small group of two to five people, you can get the guidance you need without the high price of one-on-one training.

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