I was thinking today that I really want to start getting in better shape. I used to be fat when I was younger and now I'm more of rail thin. I want to start to put on more muscle mass. So I was thinking, where could I look for advise? I can't really search the net seeing as most of the time it will just be websites attempting to sell their products or workouts. So I come to here. What is the best way to get into shape and bulk up?
Best way to get into shape?
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mikal
Blue Crack Addict
well, if you're looking to lose weight, crack is usually the best method.
as far as toning, honestly, just go to a gym and lift weights. start out with an easy program so you don't lose interest right away, and then work yourself up.
and if you're still concerned about your work ethic and consistancy, hire a personal trainer.
as far as toning, honestly, just go to a gym and lift weights. start out with an easy program so you don't lose interest right away, and then work yourself up.
and if you're still concerned about your work ethic and consistancy, hire a personal trainer.
Justified
Refugee
when I was trying to gain weight I drank a ton of milkshakes.
but my metabolism was so fast that I would burn off everything.
all I know of are weight gaining shakes that stores like GNC sell.
Do you belong to a gym?
but my metabolism was so fast that I would burn off everything.
all I know of are weight gaining shakes that stores like GNC sell.
Do you belong to a gym?
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
to bulk up? do more conditioning and/or weight training.
I prefer conditioning over any other type of exercise, mostly b/c I'm a gymnast and that's what I'm used to, but it combines cardio, flexibility, and increasing muscle all at once and you don't have to spend money on belonging to a gym or buying weight equipment. I usually do stuff like push-ups, inverse push-ups, sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, other ones that have weird names that I'd have to explain....just lots of simple but repetitive exercises you can do at home on a yoga mat. You're basically using your own body as a "weight" instead of buying weights. Make sure you do stretches before and after so you're less sore and don't injure a muscle!
I prefer conditioning over any other type of exercise, mostly b/c I'm a gymnast and that's what I'm used to, but it combines cardio, flexibility, and increasing muscle all at once and you don't have to spend money on belonging to a gym or buying weight equipment. I usually do stuff like push-ups, inverse push-ups, sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, other ones that have weird names that I'd have to explain....just lots of simple but repetitive exercises you can do at home on a yoga mat. You're basically using your own body as a "weight" instead of buying weights. Make sure you do stretches before and after so you're less sore and don't injure a muscle!
Citron
The Fly
LivLuvAndBootlegMusic said:
Interesting. I've been meaning to bulk up for ages- I'm 6 feet tall and I only weigh 133 pounds, and I'm a guy. Can you really add mass without lifting weights? I'm interested in gaining weight, but I hate the idea of going to a gym to do it. I'd be such a hypocrite considering "Fight Club" is my fav. movie.
wolfeden
Refugee
swimming is a good full-body trim-n-tone.
yoga and Pilates will build mass without lifting weights... like LLABM said, using your own body as a weight.
yoga and Pilates will build mass without lifting weights... like LLABM said, using your own body as a weight.
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Citron said:
oh yeah, I mean, I'm not a trainer or anything, but basically just use your own body as the weight. I suppose if you get really strong you might HAVE to use weights to get bigger if you need to lift more than you weigh. It's not so much of an issue for girls since we can lift less and our muscles don't get big nearly as fast. I've never lifted besides for PE requirements and when I competed I had a nice six pack of abs just from doing around 400 sit-ups/v-ups/crunches a day. Now I've been dormant at college for 1.5 yrs and have a nice layer of fat over everything, but I'm going to work it off when I have more time this summer.
Citron
The Fly
LivLuvAndBootlegMusic said:
six pack, huh? so where you staying this summer?
najeena
War Child
well, if you're looking to lose weight, crack is usually the best method.
Then it will ruin your life.
Then it will ruin your life.
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Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Chizip said:you should ask her boyfriend that
haha, yeah! he's twice your size so there!
EDIT: he gains weight through the excessive ingestion of pizza and other pseudo-ethnic foods
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WinnieThePoo
Refugee
try running for a change , fresh air , 10 mins first week , next week 15 mins and so on till 1 hour , works 200 %
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
WinnieThePoo said:
But doesn't running slim you down? I think Convoy is looking to increase in muscle mass, i.e. actually toning muscles instead of a cardio workout.
Citron
The Fly
LivLuvAndBootlegMusic said:
haha, yeah! he's twice your size so there!
EDIT: he gains weight through the excessive ingestion of pizza and other pseudo-ethnic foods
twice my size. I'm like 8 inches.
it must be very painful for you. be careful.
AcrobatMan
Rock n' Roll Doggie
convoy -
i gained 7-8 kgs in 6 months by lifting weights..i was 50 kgs..and then i became 60 kgs
lift weights at a gymn, eat food with protein. dont forget to do abs exercise for your tummy
for the 1st 4 months you wont gain weight but then you will gain weight rapidly
i gained 7-8 kgs in 6 months by lifting weights..i was 50 kgs..and then i became 60 kgs
lift weights at a gymn, eat food with protein. dont forget to do abs exercise for your tummy
for the 1st 4 months you wont gain weight but then you will gain weight rapidly
meegannie
Blue Crack Addict
I wish I could lose some muscle mass. Maybe I can donate some to you?
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