How to bulk up?

[Nervous Nedum]

Does anybody have any thoughts/info./experience regarding Calisthenics?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Does anybody have any thoughts/info./experience regarding Calisthenics?

Just a blast from the past/fancy name for a full bodyweight workout,similar to circuit training,is it not?

If the diet is good then it's great for conditioning and a lean muscular physique.

 

[didactic]

Should have asked this earlier...

Anyone got any good recipies for meals i can cook in the evening and take to work for lunch... or even make en mass, freeze and take to work during the week?

Brown Rice.
Whole Chicken (skinless).
Chicken broth.
Potatoes.
Peas
Big Pot.

Dice up the chicken into about 8 pieces, throw in a large pot with the broth cook until chicken is tender and add 2-4 potatoes diced. If you are a fan of carrots add those too. Cook until potates are soft and add in 2 -4 cups of brown rice with 1 - 2 cups peas. Leave on medium heat until the rice because nice and cooked. This is good for about 4 - 6 meals.

I also loved my grilled fish because its easy to make and store.

 

[LittleStan]

Re: How to gain weight healthily?

My metabolism is such that whatever I eat I can't seem to put on weight. I'm skinny and I want to bulk up, but I want to do it the healthy way. I don't like the idea of supplements because they seem unnatural to me and I don't want to put any undue strain on my body. I'm in my early 30's by the way. Some stomach problems mean I would struggle to simply double my meal sizes.

Is there a foolproof healthy way to bulk up? Do I need to get myself down the gym to do this? Wouldn't know where to start!

Supplements are a fantastic way of gaining healthy weight as long as you use the right supplements. They will also help you obtain the vitamins and minerals your diet currently lacks. A word of warning though if you do use things such as protein shakes etc you will need to go to the gym as they are packed with calories.

I was in exactly the same boat as you in terms of my metabolism at 6ft i weighed 140lbs and seemingly couldn't gain any mass at all. 3 protein shakes a day, 2 amino acid tablets and vital vitamins helped me gain 25lbs in a year with a strict workout plan and diet. I now compete on the UK MMA Amateur circuit. If you need any detailed help just pop a PM over and i'll try and help if you are serious about gaining healthy weight.

You don'tl ive in Spalding, Linconshire by any chance do you?

 

[Nervous Nedum]

Does anybody have any thoughts/info./experience regarding Calisthenics?

Just a blast from the past/fancy name for a full bodyweight workout,similar to circuit training,is it not?

If the diet is good then it's great for conditioning and a lean muscular physique.

I don't know, I was talking to a mate about it the other day and he swears by it. He can do some impressive things on a pull-up bar, and he built it all up by using calisthenics. I'd never even heard of it before, so was just wondering if any of the guys in here had any experience of it?!

 

[GStar]

Should have asked this earlier...

Anyone got any good recipies for meals i can cook in the evening and take to work for lunch... or even make en mass, freeze and take to work during the week?

Brown Rice.
Whole Chicken (skinless).
Chicken broth.
Potatoes.
Peas
Big Pot.

Dice up the chicken into about 8 pieces, throw in a large pot with the broth cook until chicken is tender and add 2-4 potatoes diced. If you are a fan of carrots add those too. Cook until potates are soft and add in 2 -4 cups of brown rice with 1 - 2 cups peas. Leave on medium heat until the rice because nice and cooked. This is good for about 4 - 6 meals.

I also loved my grilled fish because its easy to make and store.

Nice one, i've got all the ingrediants, i just need some inspiration of what to make. Thinking of making some sweet potato baked chips.

 

[Josh Blue]

Looking to buy some dumbbells? What is a good weight to start off from but something that will test me and I will improve the strength in my arms? Thanks

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[Ezra]

Just like to say thanks and give my appreciation to the likes of Didactic, FantasyIreland, DirtyHarry et-al (sorry to the others, can't remember)
For the time, energy, knowledge etc that you freely given.
I have been working out, off and on (purely to keep my weight up) since I left the Army(82)
Aint been doing much lately (laziness!) But, thru' following your advice on diets etc, the spark has returned.
Many thanks to ALL

 

[FantasyIreland]

Just like to say thanks and give my appreciation to the likes of Didactic, FantasyIreland, DirtyHarry et-al (sorry to the others, can't remember)
For the time, energy, knowledge etc that you freely given.
I have been working out, off and on (purely to keep my weight up) since I left the Army(82)
Aint been doing much lately (laziness!) But, thru' following your advice on diets etc, the spark has returned.
Many thanks to ALL

Cheers luky,it's always great to hear such progress,keep going mate.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Im trying to gain more muscle by using dumbells and also trying get fit by using a treadmill, Should I lift weights before or after I run on the treadmill ?