Teenager needs to gain weight
I’ve been trying to gain weight for a long time. I’m 16 years old and I weight 150. I need to get bigger for football season next year. It would be great if you could give me some advice or tips on how to get a little bigger.
Tough for some guys to gain weight during the teens. You’re often busy and growing in all different directions. Of course, there are a lot of rolly pollies out there these days eating too much of the wrong foods and who are too inactive physically. Bad choice — you’re safe — stay safe.
Certainly incorporate a sound system of weight training three days a week, being careful to exercise the whole body for function, good shape and power. Too much power training can lead to imbalance and injury. Too much aerobic can inhibit weight gain. I suggest a heavy bodybuilding MO.
You need to eat more GOOD food in a protein-high balance (40,30,30–> protein, nutrient-high carbs, non greasy — high EFA fat).
You need to eat regularly from breakfast — all day, every three hours, plus or minus — till bed time and you need a lot of rest. Think of adding more milk products and eggs and red meat to your menu.
I offer you direction through some brief, straight-forward davedraper.com links, a great summary of training advice, specifically this weight gain page and this general nutrition page.
Bomber Blend is the best protein powder for healthy musclebuilding and at the lowest possible price for the quality… just sayin’… perfect meal replacement, breakfast, pre-workout meal or weight gainer when added to regular eating schedule.
Go… Godspeed… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on February 26th, 2008 in Weight Training by Dave Draper