There is more to bodybuilding than the physical exertion.
You must have the right frame of mind in order to succeed.
Focus, yes, but beyond that you must have a positive attitude and a will to succeed.
Otherwise, you may find the routines frustrating or you may cheat yourself unknowingly by not putting forth the necessary effort to attain muscle growth.
It truly is a matter of mind over matter to build muscle faster.
Firstly, make sure you are motivated to make the changes.
Think for a moment about what it is you intend to accomplish and why.
Your goal may be to attain better health, more core strength and stability.
Knowing that muscle mass will increase your body's metabolic rate, you may be seeking to succeed at muscle building to help you maintain your weight or perhaps drop some fat.
Whatever your goal may be, you can keep yourself motivated by setting smaller weekly goals.
You can thus keep a watchful eye on your activities and the progress you are making.
Naturally you still have the end goal, and you can stay motivated knowing these mini goals are stepping stones to the ultimate goal.
Despite your motivation realize there is potential to become frustrated as bodybuilding is a challenging and sometimes difficult sport.
Whether you hope to compete or you are doing it for health or for hobby, if you do not see immediate results from your efforts, you may find yourself becoming discouraged.
However, so long as you are following your routines and adhering to your diet, you should see fat loss and muscle gain within a few weeks.
Consider using a personal trainer, who can help you with your form and give you tips and pointers.
Dropping the first few pounds or seeing the beginning of muscle definition can be very motivating.
Finally, you must be dedicated.
When you embark upon bodybuilding, you may in fact find that it is not for you.
If that is the case, you may find it preferable to switch to a more moderate form of exercise, lighter strength training and cardio to stay fit and/or to lose weight.
However, if you are still determined to stick with bodybuilding, consider getting a workout partner.
The two of you can help keep each other focused and motivated.
Remember that ultimately, bodybuilding is a sport that also requires much patience and perseverance.
As you gain confidence and see results, that discipline and focus will carry into other areas of your life.
Remember, if bodybuilding were easy we would see a lot more people in daily life with sculpted muscles and minimal body fat.
You can chose to become one of the few who achieve the goals you have set forth.
Your health will improve as does your appearance.