From a physical and performance point of view, it is recognized that bodybuilding boosts performance . No matter what sports you practice, gaining muscle will allow you to increase your overall physical capabilities. If you are a running enthusiast, for example, training with exercises targeted at the lower body will allow you to mobilize your muscles more efficiently and quickly during your run while improving your muscular endurance.
In addition, bodybuilding is beneficial for your health and physical condition. Your training will notably improve your cardio-muscular system by stimulating the heart muscle. By working the muscles of the back and abdominals, you will also spare yourself from chronic pain that many of us suffer from because of our lifestyles.
Effects on self-esteem
While building muscle is beneficial for health and athletic performance, the fact remains that gaining mass or strengthening muscles improves self-confidence, tones your body in general and therefore gives you a more dynamic appearance. This will allow you to feel better about your body and improve your self-confidence.
If you are looking to lose weight , bodybuilding will also help you: muscles consume a lot of energy. The equation is simple: the more you work your muscles and gain mass, the more energy (and therefore calories) they consume. Combine this work with a balanced diet (no more chocolate bar at 4 p.m.!) and you can say goodbye to those extra pounds and hello to a toned and shapely appearance!
Bodybuilding to sculpt your body
Depending on your level and the results you want to achieve, the ways to proceed will be different. In any case, a well-thought-out training will boost your metabolism and stimulate muscle growth: number of sessions per week, choice of exercise according to the muscle to be worked, number of repetitions and sets, rest time, muscle movements to be performed, etc.
To sculpt your body, you will need to prioritize training with weights or heavy loads as well as exercises that use large muscle groups such as squats, bench presses or pull-ups. Alternating the muscle groups to work during your week will promote harmonious muscle growth.
Do not neglect recovery because muscle mass gain also occurs during the rest time between each workout because it is during this time that the reconstruction and development of your muscles occurs. Strength training can be supplemented with a very high-calorie diet high in protein and carbohydrates or by supplementing your meals with protein powder.
Quality equipment and devices
Your Orange Bleue gym has the best equipment for your weight training session. Come and try out our wide range of equipment: each piece of equipment in your club is top-of-the-range so that you can perform your exercises in optimal conditions.
For beginners, initially prefer using guided machines : these will allow you to work safely on a specific muscle while fully conscious of the movement. If you are a fan of solo sessions, take advantage of our freely accessible machines and equipment that are aimed more at strengthening a muscle group: press, weight bench, pull-up bar, bench press, kettlebells, dumbbells, weights, etc.
You will also benefit from the many accessories available in your fitness club such as resistance bands or Bosu. No matter which muscles you want to work (legs, abdominals, pectorals, etc.), you will undoubtedly succeed thanks to our numerous pieces of equipment. And if you don’t know how to use a piece of equipment, ask your coach for advice .