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Posted by: Tippied
What if I weigh 100Ib and have very high metabolism and also have no exercise equipment at all? I need help.
First of all, let me emphasize that gaining muscle weight is ALWAYS possible.
Second: Eat, my child. Think of your high-metabolism as a gas-guzzling car; it is not very efficient at extracting the energy. Many nutrients will just pass through your system rather than get absorbed, which is why you don't gain weight easily. The solution? Intake as many calories as possible while burning as few calories as possible.
- Stuff your face with healthy food. You'll need to increase your calorie intake by 500 to 1000 calories. Meats, vegetables, and grains; Again, lots of protein.
- Follow the guide for the first 6 weeks.
- After the first 6 weeks, you'll need to change the exercises specifically for your needs. When gaining weight, you need to burn as few calories as possible. This means that you need to do as few repetitions as possible. No more than 6 reps per set; use a little heavier weight so that the last rep is very difficult or near-impossible. This is training your muscles for Strength rather than Bulk (There is a difference between a strong muscle and a big muscle.)
- Don't do much cardio; Again, you need to burn as few calories as possible.
- You will, slowly, begin to put on the pounds. If you start now, I would say you could put on 15 to 20 pounds by the end of the year.
You said you have no exercise equipment? I will need to get a gym membership. Some of very affordable; 24 hour fitness can start at $20 a month. If you really want to gain muscle weight, exercising at home using body-weight exercises won't be enough.
If you feel shy, consider going in the wee hours of the morning or later in the night, that's when most gyms are somewhat empty.