How many times have you gone to the gym and asked yourself "What am I gonna do today?" If you're like most people that I see in the gym then you just go, lift, and go home and HOPE you'll see some growth.
  If you're just a little smarter, you'll eat or drink something after, and if you're just a little smarter, you'll go in with a particular "muscle day" in mind.
   Let me ask you this, have you seen significant growth over the long term with this plan? The vast majority of people don't see any growth and they wonder why.
  Then they think that they must take the right supplement because "the solution must be a bottle", or they must find "the right workout".
  WRONG.
   The main reason people see stagnation and frustration is that they don't lift with a PLAN in mind.
  Lifting without a good weight training program suited to your goal is like going to class with no textbooks, or trying to start a business without a business plan.
   It sounds foolish when I put it into this context because it is.
  Sorry, the right workout won't do it, nor will the right supplement.
  A good weight training program is several weeks long and adapts as you move toward your goal.
   Would you trust a personal trainer that didn't create a plan for you and said, "let's see what we'll do today"?  You'd laugh in his face and ask for your money back.
  Yet so many attack muscle building with the same mentality.
  So here are 5 reasons you need a weight training program.
  1.
Professional Knowledge Let's face it, you're probably no expert on how muscles work and how to train them properly.
  A good program is done by a professional.
 This advantage lets you borrow from their years of knowledge and experience.
  This will shortcut you to your goals.
  2.
 Fool Proof Layout No more second guessing what you need to do when you get in the gym.
  Each day is laid out for you.
  The only way to fail is to not do it.
   3.
Complete Package It's a real hassle to put together a nutritional plan, a cardio plan, and a weight training plan.
  You can ask any PT.
So imagine trying to do that yourself without the proper knowledge.
  You get the picture.
  A good program does all this for you.
  4.
Tailored to Your Specific Goals There's a big difference from someone who's 250 lbs and wants to cut and someone who's 150lbs and wants to bulk up.
  A good program is tailored to a specific goal because you can't chase two rabbits at the same time.
  It should also be customizable to your body type, metabolism, etc.
  You can see why the magazine workouts don't usually work now...
sorry.
  5.
Long Enough For You To See Results It takes time to see significant growth in your muscles.
  A 4 week magazine workout just won't cut it.
  When did you ever sign up for a personal trainer for 4 weeks?  A good program will guide you for months.
  As you learn more about your body, you'll be able to create your own when it's finished.
     Conclusion Trying to build muscle without a program is like trying to drive across the country without a map.
  If you're like most, you get in the car and start driving and HOPE you get to your destination before your gas runs out.
  As you know, this is Unlikely.
  So it's time for a better strategy.
  Listen, if you're serious about building muscle and you identify with the message and person above, head over to my blog and take a look at the weight training programs I've reviewed.
  Find which one is best for you and get on the fast track to total body transformation.
  Good luck and Happy Lifting!