Not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder with huge bulging muscles. Some people aim for the fitness model body or the beach body. Although you may not want to look like a bodybuilder you definitely should train like one. The reason I say this is because if you want to have a fitness model body you need to put on some muscle and have a low body fat percentage. Training like a bodybuilder will make you gain muscle far more efficiently then anything else. Gaining muscle is the most difficult and time consuming part as well.

When you are satisfied with your muscle size simply stop and work on losing body fat so you get that chiseled look. For some unknown reason people believe they need to train in a special fitness model only way so they don't "accidentally" get to big. Trust me some people dedicate their everyday life to getting as big as possible and they still never reach professional level. Getting too big is the last of your worries, especially if your not even aiming for it. The fitness model body is definitely not difficult to achieve if you follow a bodybuilders regimen.

If your goal is to get the fitness physique be aware of the most common myth that people have when it comes to achieving this body. This myth is called "toning". There is no such thing as toning your muscles, so do not waste your time doing endless amounts of repetitions in hopes of it making you look ripped. As I said earlier the key to looking like a fitness model is to put on some muscle and do cardio to burn off all that excess fat. The most efficient way to do this is training like a bodybuilder.

Author's Bio: 

Roy is a personal trainer from Chicago. He has been helping clients get into shape for many years. Check out Roy's arm workout and liquid vitamins and minerals site.