How long until I see results from the gym? – GOOD SHAPE

When you first start exercising, the anxiety and expectation to see the results of all the effort can be difficult to control. Time passes and despite maintaining the care routine, you have the impression that nothing has changed. The good-byes are still there, that one six pack it seems like an impossible dream and you start to get discouraged. But after all, how long -in fact- do the results of the academy start to appear?

WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BODY WHEN WE DO BODYBUILDING

Matheus Vianna, personal trainer and creator of the method “training without pain” explains that during bodybuilding, we have different responses from the body to provide enough energy and functional competence for the practice. “For example, the increase in heart rate due to the need for O2-rich blood to reach the tissues faster, increased blood flow to the joints which favors joint mobility, increased release of hormones that will allow you to generate more strength and more attention during training. This happens because contractions occur that result in muscle injuries, demanding greater oxygen supply to muscle tissues, increasing heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature, modulating some hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline.

WHAT ABOUT PHYSICAL EXERCISE?

The body, after bodybuilding training, becomes inflamed due to the muscle injuries caused, and according to Walid Nabil Ourabi, specialist by the Brazilian Society of Exercise and Sports Medicine (SBMEE), this inflammation is extremely important for muscle hypertrophy and increased muscle mass.

In addition, the energy that is spent during practice needs to be restored through hydration, food and adequate rest and hormones that bring the feeling of well being and pleasure are released.

HOW LONG DOES THE RESULTS APPEAR

According to professionals, this answer depends on several factors: Your goal, diet, frequency and intensity of training.

According to science, over an interval of 8 to 12 weeks it is already possible to have an expressive result when the subject is the physique. “However, for a beginner it is even easier to notice the differences, such as better intermuscular and intramuscular coordination, which is also known as neural adaptation, which is an initial stage of strength gain, improved execution of exercises, etc” shares Matheus.

As for the disposition, it is instantaneous. “From the first training, it is already possible to notice the improvement of some health fields, by the release of neurotransmitters related to mood, relaxation, anxiety control and disposition. Of course, this will only last if the person maintains frequency in the practice of exercises throughout life” completes Walid.

HOW TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN THE ACADEMY

There are no shortcuts when it comes to health. The best way to guarantee “quick” and “accurate” results is to seek help from specialized professionals, a physical educator to structure the training, a nutritionist to prescribe a personalized diet according to the objectives and needs and a doctor to evaluate the entire profile. metabolism and health as a whole for whom there is neither excess nor lack – thinking about health and aesthetics walking together.