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Having a busy schedule doesn’t mean you need to give up your fitness goals. While training to become an amateur bodybuilder requires quite a bit of time and energy, you don’t need to sacrifice your career and social life to follow this path. Look at the following tips that help.
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One of the most common mistakes that new bodybuilders make is sacrificing their sleep schedule in order to spend more time at work or in the gym. Those who fail to get enough sleep every night will slow their gains and increase their risk of becoming injured.
Prepare your meals early.
(2) Many professional bodybuilders have found a way around this by preparing their meals on the weekends. Whenever you have a few free hours, you should try to cook large batches of sweet potatoes, chicken, fish, vegetables, and quinoa(藜麦). You can then store your food in separate containers for meals throughout the rest of the week.
Get your family involved.
Those who skip family events to put in extra time at the gym will quickly find themselves stressed and unhappy. (3) But bringing them to the gym a few days a week will give you a little extra time with them.
Wisely consume your caffeine.
Millions of people consume caffeine every single day to remain focused and energetic. (4) Instead of trying to keep yourself constantly energetic with caffeine, you should try to consume it only when you need it the most. Foods that provide long-term energy are better for those who struggle with tiring workouts(训练).
Striking a balance between training and the rest of your life is no easy task, but it can be done with enough planning and foresight. (5)
(1) ______
A. Lessen your sleep. |
B. Get more sleep. |
C. But you can always have too much of a good thing. |
D. Maybe your family aren’t able to make every one of your training sessions. |
E. The majority of your nutrients and energy should be coming from your diet. |
F. Trying to cook four or more meals a day can take up an incredible amount of time. |
G. Always remember to set time aside to focus on yourself, however disorderly life can get. |
(2) ______
A. Lessen your sleep. |
B. Get more sleep. |
C. But you can always have too much of a good thing. |
D. Maybe your family aren’t able to make every one of your training sessions. |
E. The majority of your nutrients and energy should be coming from your diet. |
F. Trying to cook four or more meals a day can take up an incredible amount of time. |
G. Always remember to set time aside to focus on yourself, however disorderly life can get.
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(3) ______
A. Lessen your sleep. |
B. Get more sleep. |
C. But you can always have too much of a good thing. |
D. Maybe your family aren’t able to make every one of your training sessions. |
E. The majority of your nutrients and energy should be coming from your diet. |
F. Trying to cook four or more meals a day can take up an incredible amount of time. |
G. Always remember to set time aside to focus on yourself, however disorderly life can get. |
(4) ______
A. Lessen your sleep. |
B. Get more sleep. |
C. But you can always have too much of a good thing. |
D. Maybe your family aren’t able to make every one of your training sessions. |
E. The majority of your nutrients and energy should be coming from your diet. |
F. Trying to cook four or more meals a day can take up an incredible amount of time. |
G. Always remember to set time aside to focus on yourself, however disorderly life can get. |
(5) ______
A. Lessen your sleep. |
B. Get more sleep. |
C. But you can always have too much of a good thing. |
D. Maybe your family aren’t able to make every one of your training sessions. |
E. The majority of your nutrients and energy should be coming from your diet. |
F. Trying to cook four or more meals a day can take up an incredible amount of time. |
G. Always remember to set time aside to focus on yourself, however disorderly life can get. |