exercise to gain weight...help

hello there
i'm really new to this exercise routine and stuff. so I really need help.
i really don't have money to got to the gym so i'm asking for suggestions on what's the best for me. My concern is that if i'm going to do just any exercise on my own, i may lose the little fats on my body but don't build enough muscle or like i would gain weight with muscles but it won't show much in my appearance? so i really need a guide.

okay, I'm a skinny petite girl who doesn't do much, doesn't move much cause i easily get tired. Regarding my diet, I don't eat a lot because i easily get full. I'm from Asia so my diet is mainly rice, meat and fish. but whenever i feel like eating, i eat. But i'm still underweight. :(

I also want to ask: Is it possible that through exercise, I can make my hips wider?
Because, I really want to focus on that area. It's not only that my pelvic bones are slim, but there's not much fat around it. i think.

can anyone suggest on what kind of exercise i should do?:confused:

thanks in advance.
 
well i can help :) but i need some more info so u want to gain weight right i assume u want muscle .and what is ur current stats like hight weight age ,also what type of life style do u have u a student? or mother of 6 it all plays a factor. :)
 
well mainly for girls all they really need to do is run. My suggestions to you would be to run and bike, those are great ways to get endurance up and lose fat. if your looking for muscle go to and type in "8 minute abs" there it will show you great teqniches for your stomach, if you don't have access to a bench press just do push-ups on the ground. Start form you knees if you cant do 10 regular push-ups form your toes. those are pretty much the basics.
 
owki. I'm 5 ft. tall, 86 lbs., 20 years old. i don't have work so i'm in front of the pc most of the time.

how many months does it take before you can actually see the improvements?
 
If you're doing everything right, you'll see improvements in as little as 6 weeks...possibly sooner since you're trying to gain size, rather than lose it.

taking measurements of your biceps, thighs, calves, bust, waist and hips will help you track things. A simple weigh-in on a scale isn't always the best approach. weight change can be water weight, fat, muscle, or food still in your digestive system...you need to be able to quantify weight changes with body fat percentage changes and/or body size changes (the circumference of biceps, thighs, etc)
 
As for the hips, Asian women tend to have smaller hips and buttocks than other races. This isn't racist - I'm Asian-American - just a morphological fact.

The running will help you in the endurance but won't do much for muscle building which is best accomplished with weights, but in the absence of that, look for body weight training. Concurrently, increase your caloric intake with healthy but high-caloric foods, but not too much. I am sure you don't want to be fat, just less skinny.
 
okay. :)
so what exercises can you suggest?
and when is the best time to exercise?

The big 3: Squats, bench press, deadlift

These compound movements will help put on muscle mass, and strip away fat because you're engaging so many different large and small muscle groups.

The best time to exercise is whenever is convenient for you. Pick a time and stay consistent with it. Though it's been proven that performance is best in the evening.
 
^okay, unfortunately i can't go to a gym yet and i also don't have any equipments at home, so i'm just stuck to myself and your help guys who can help for exercise routine that will be best for my goal.
(maybe next year i can afford to sign up to a gym, but for now i can only do this at home)

Thanks for all who answered so far.

I really need to exercise, everyday i feel like uncharged battery. I need to liven up my blood.
Aside from the hip area, i also want to make my shoulders a bit wider.

By the way, i'm kind of anemic, is that going to make a difference on what exercise or frequency of it should i do?
 
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By the way, i'm kind of anemic, is that going to make a difference on what exercise or frequency of it should i do?

Type of exercise, no.

Frequency and Intensity of exercise, yes. Anemics have low iron in their blood, which is needed for endurance type events, and you deplete it as you go intensely and for longer durations. However, if you're anemic and your red blood cell/iron is low to begin with, you'll have to limit the duration of your workouts.
 
Just remember to include the most vital part of training in your consideration of your progress! The mind! If your mind is not on track, your progress will be out of wack.
Believe in yourself and visualize that you can make good progress in little time and you will do it!
 
Just remember to include the most vital part of training in your consideration of your progress! The mind! If your mind is not on track, your progress will be out of wack.
Believe in yourself and visualize that you can make good progress in little time and you will do it!

Karky! Say it isnt so! Is Chillen rubbing off on you, brotha!

:eek:

:yelrotflmao:

Great post! ;)

Best wishes,


Chillen
 
Karks, I just started trying this visualization thing that you recommended to me in another thread. THE DIFFERENCE IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY.

My goals are truly in the picture and I'm keepin right on achieving them! Thanks for taking the time and helping us.
 
well mainly for girls all they really need to do is run. My suggestions to you would be to run and bike, those are great ways to get endurance up and lose fat. if your looking for muscle go to and type in "8 minute abs" there it will show you great teqniches for your stomach, if you don't have access to a bench press just do push-ups on the ground. Start form you knees if you cant do 10 regular push-ups form your toes. those are pretty much the basics.

All they really need to do is run? Biggest bull**** I've ever read.

8 minute abs is probably the biggest bull**** I don't have the patience to search up and read.

Listen to jaim.

The Big Three- Squats, Bench, Deadlift.
(though personally i feel there are 6. squats, deads, bench, bent over row, pullups, military press or dips)

i encourage you to check ou the nutrition part of the forum and read the nutrition 101 sticky
 
^okay, unfortunately i can't go to a gym yet and i also don't have any equipments at home, so i'm just stuck to myself and your help guys who can help for exercise routine that will be best for my goal.

To add to the VERY GOOD post from Danger Dave:

You begin your journey with a: No surrender internal spirit and it will make your passion near it.

You don't need any special equipment.

You walk in your special equipment: YOU.

Additionally, if you do not have access to a gym, or have extremely limited equipment, this is fine to.

Three things can be your friend then: 1. Your imagination (and mind), 2. Your body weight, 3. The yearning of education within the basics and advanced basics of diet and fitness; An on-going continued pursuit of the same.

Until your position gets better and you are able to improve the dynamics of your fitness (like going to a gym for weight training), you can use what you have to get the job completed without any shadow of any doubt.

IMO, in-between the time that you are not able to join a gym, you should take the time to develop a program that suites your goal needs with the time you have and then transcend to an improved routine when you are able to go to a gym on a regular basis.

There are no excuses. Within yourself (and around the house) are the tools you need to get started.

And, YOU can make this happen.

To get started do this:

1. Develop a sound diet that surrounds your goal purpose.

The diet is the absolute key to gaining any tissue. And believe me, being so young, your body will make "functional use" of your calorie consumption, and this is KEY to remember.

You need to learn a few things to begin assisting yourself.

Go here, read, and then post your personal approximated calorie needs according to your personal particulars.

Nutrition 101

Delaware Consumer Health Information Services (Originally Posted by Wrangell)

To gain tissue or attempt to lose tissue

In order to gain weight, you must create a calorie surplus. It is easier and wiser to increase your calorie intake a little bit at a time.

In order to lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit . It is easier and wiser to decrease your calorie intake a little bit at a time.

What you need to focus on to gain or lose tissue

1. Calories

To gain tissue:

Go over your approximated MT Line (or create a surplus) of about 300 to 500c. As time passes, see what your bodily feedback is, and adjust up/down according to what YOUR BODY is telling you!

Attempt to lose tissue:

Go under your approximated MT Line (or create a deficit) of about 300 to 500c. As time passes, see what your bodily feedback is, and adjust according to what YOUR BODY is telling you!

2. Have appropriate macro-nutrient targets:

Protein, good fats, and carbs.

Including your micro-nutrients: such as vitamins and minerals.

3. Consistent and persistent PROGRESSION in the GYM:


Even with body weight training, progress and/or try to improve upon the previous workout. Track your diet and track your progression.

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The 3 Nutrients (Carbs, Good Fats, and Protein) are an essential factor in the diet; however, the Law of Energy Balance within the DIET, is the ultimate KING while the Nutrients can play in some key decisions made within the body.


How to configure your nutrient ratios:

Nutrient Ratios: Example ONLY


Calories per gram of the three major nutrients:

Protein: 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram

Fat: 9 calories per gram


Example Configuration:

Carbs (2850 calories or your estimated Calorie intake) x (0.50 or other percentage given) = 1425 calories (divided by 4) = 356 grams

Protein (2850 calories or your estimated Calorie intake ) x (0.30 or other percentage given) = 855 calories (divided by 4) = 214 grams

Fat (2850 calories or your estimated Calorie intake) x (0.20 or other percentage given) = 570 calories (divided by 9) = 63 grams

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2. Develop a body weight routine.

If you do not have any significant training history or are new to fitness training, you "should" respond fairly well to body weight training (it is GROSSLY under rated as it is).

These links may provide some useful information:

The Ultimate Bodyweight Exercises Archive for Strength Training and Body Toning

Bodyweight Exercises

Bodybuilding.com - Mike Mahler - Bodyweight Exercises For Size & Strength!

Body weight exercises


Additional examples:

Back (and other muscle recruitment):

Grab a broom stick (or a mop handle, or something simular), and do an inverted row (wide and narrow grip). Slap the handle between two chairs, crawl underneath (face up), and pull (overhand grip or underhand grip)

and/or

Chest (and other muscle recruitment):

Two mop handles (or something simular), get two chairs (if you have telescoping ones or some that can go higher than waist high--the better), and do dips (bending at the knees).
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Some Info on the ab core:

Abdominal Training


How to get abs guide


And, if you can afford to get a Swiss ball.

Here is some info on some exercises you can do with it to get you started:


AskMen.com - Top 10 Fitness Ball Exercises

Core Stability Exercises

Swiss Ball Exercises, Strength Training with a Swiss Ball, types of swiss ball exercises


Swiss Ball Exercises


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I know you are young, and you may not want to make this too complex at this point. However, there WILL be a time when you may need to pull from other types of knowledge learned and apply it to yourself.

Meanwhile the main points:

1. You can use your body weight to get exercises in and you can use items around your house to assist you.

2. With a stability ball, you can do a variety of "other" exercises

3. Focus "primarily" on your calories (and nutrition) and adjust them according to the bodily feed back you are getting, and track your progression in training.


Always pursue knowledge and never let up and as you obtain knowledge:

Don't EVER think you are an expert. Just when you think you are, the body just may throw a rock at you, and "bonk" you in the head and knock the piss out of the ole expert.

One can never know enough. Its virtually impossible to fill the brain to its capacity.



ROCK ON!

Open your heart, your head, and let knowledge and passion drive you home.


Best wishes as always,

Chillen
 
To add to the VERY GOOD post from Danger Dave:

Eh? my post dind't really say anything of particular value to her (maybe you were sarcastic and I couldn't tell). It just pissed me off that that other person was making such stupid generalizations. It's this kind of **** advice that brings people down and it pisses me off.
 
btw to the original poster.

If you have a Sam's club near you, or a walmart even, they have ridiculously good deals on weight equipment sometimes.

25 bucks got me 100 lbs. in weights in dumbbells (more than enouhg for you at the moment I think) and an incline decline bench. It would have been an amazing investment if I dind't already have over 700 lbs. in olympic weights.
 
Eh? my post dind't really say anything of particular value to her (maybe you were sarcastic and I couldn't tell). It just pissed me off that that other person was making such stupid generalizations. It's this kind of **** advice that brings people down and it pisses me off.

I was mainly referring to this:

The Big Three- Squats, Bench, Deadlift.
(though personally i feel there are 6. squats, deads, bench, bent over row, pullups, military press or dips)

Of which I agree with, completely.

No sarcasm.....You were spot on with this belief I felt.


Best wishes to you.


Chillen
 
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