Skinny? 10 tips to gain weight
- Eat more calories – You need to eat around 1,000 extra calories per day to gain less than half a kilo a week
- Make smart choices when it comes to diets
- Remember Protein is important – Your body needs a lot of protein to build new muscle
- Consume a lot of high-calorie snacks (not junk food)
- Drink a lot of fluids that supply nutrients and calories
- Exercise really hard and intensely to gain muscle mass
- Focus on free weight exercises
- You need short intense workouts instead of long periods of low-stress activity
- Supplements can help some athletes gain weight – But always consult your doc
- Be consistent – No weight gain programme will work for you if you are not regular