The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Coach Maxwell Alexander

The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Coach Maxwell Alexander

It is no surprise that the sport of bodybuilding has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few decades. The evolution of bodybuilding has been marked by technological advances, as well as nutritional advances, from its heyday in the 1970’s to the present day, a sport that focuses on the art of the human body and what the human body can accomplish when it is pushed to its limit.

The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Bodybuilding and Motivation Coach Maxwell AlexanderFitness Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

Bodybuilding is more than just lifting weights, however. To have an effective body-building program, you have to focus on many different things – especially if you are serious about your goals. In fact, setting goals can be one of the most important parts of an effective bodybuilding program. What do you want to accomplish when you start bodybuilding? Keep your goal always at the forefront of your mind so you don’t get off track.

The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Bodybuilding and Motivation Coach Maxwell Alexander, Fitness Model Maxwell Alexander – Fitness Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York
The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Bodybuilding and Motivation Coach Maxwell AlexanderFitness Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

A serious bodybuilding routine is also very much about your diet and nutritional choices. Bodybuilding requires a lot of energy. We get energy from the calories that we consume. Our muscles also respond to other nutrients such as protein and fats to bring growth hormones to the muscles we want to strengthen and tone. A proper diet is very important in any bodybuilding program.

Another huge aspect of a workout routine is to get plenty of rest. When you begin lifting weights and working out to build your body, you will be doing a small amount of damage to your muscles. When your body is in a sedentary state during sleep, your muscles will work to repair themselves and grow in the process.

The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Coach Maxwell Alexander
The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Bodybuilding and Motivation Coach Maxwell AlexanderFitness Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

You must have a balanced body-building workout routine in order to focus on certain muscle groups and grow your entire body. You’ll need to include not only weight lifting, but a cardio workout is also important. The entire body needs to be healthy and that includes your heart. When you have a strong heart muscles, you’ll be able to work out more effectively.

A positive mindset can be one of THE most important parts of a bodybuilding program. It’s easy to give up when you start to push yourself. Remember why you want to start the whole thing in the first place and be positive that you will be able to do it. Staying positive can push you even more than you thought possible.

The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Coach Maxwell Alexander
The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding – New Book by Bodybuilding and Motivation Coach Maxwell AlexanderFitness Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

Bodybuilding is so much more than just performing exercises and lifting weights to get big. You have to concentrate on your whole body – not just the muscles. When you start a bodybuilding program, know what these components are and then focus on your goals as you workout. You will grow your mind right along with your body, and that can be the most satisfying part of all!

About Bodybuilding Coach Maxwell Alexander: MA(FIT), BFA(SVA), Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist, Photographer, Designer, Entrepreneur, and Author, Maxwell has elevated branding for hundreds of companies around the Globe during his corporate career in New York City. Born and raised in Siberia (Russia, not Florida :), Maxwell has always been fascinated by the cosmic intelligence of the natural world. His extensive education in Mechanical Engineering, Fine Art, Theory of Design, Theory of Visual Perception, Psychology, and Graduate Experiential Design along with a decade-long career working at the World’s largest organization for the advancement of technology, led to a fascinating next-level approach to fitness motivation, bodybuilding, and wellness.