For most of my life I’ve really been a very skinny kid. I remember when I was in elementary and high school how I’d envy my other classmates who were strong and who had more impressive physiques. I’d try to do my own exercises, and carry weights around, hoping to at least gain some muscle. I guess I never really said it out loud, but it puzzled me how some of my classmates and friends were just plain bigger than me without even trying. And here I was, trying to at least look normal (as normal as ordinary actors on TV for example) and I just couldn’t do it. I didn’t detect and significant difference in what we ate, especially when we would eat together in the cafeteria or at their houses. They would eat almost the same amount of rice and meat. But I just had to confess and resign myself: it was the genes. Whether I liked it or not, I was what people would call a “hardgainer.” Another way of saying the same thing is that I have a very fast metabolism, and I just need more food, compounded with good exercise, to gain weight.

As a hardgainer, I just want to look “normal” or “decent”. It’s not that I want to be the hunk that everyone looks at, though I know a lot of guys wouldn’t mind that–and I wouldn’t mind it as well. I want to gain enough weight so that I can silently give the impression to other people that, hey I’m a person who’s healthy, and who takes sufficient care of myself, whenever I encounter them. And I think that’s not just a selfish concern, but also a concern for others, in the same way that dressing decently is also something that can have a positive effect on the people you meet. If you’re like me, then I’m sure you can relate.

So that’s when I decided that I needed to workout. But I had no clue where to start. Sure there are a lot of fitness programs and over-hyped products out there that claims to give you the perfect body you desire. I didn’t trust any of these and just decided to head into the nearest local gym. It wasn’t easy mustering up the courage to enter a gym with a scrawny body among the many buffed up guys. But I was sick and tired of how I looked and I just wanted to get in shape. I hired a trainer to teach me the know-how of body-building. First, I was taught all the different workouts for the chest. Second day it was the shoulders. Then next was the arms. On the last day it was the lower body. Each session took about 2 hours. The trainer then told me that I should just keep alternating between those four areas. After that I was on my own.

I continued to go to the gym for 2 months for 2-3 times a week. I learned to rep up my diet with more calories and protein intake. I also learned to take in some kind of protein supplement. But something was wrong. I wasn’t gaining weight, or rather I was gaining little. Dumbfounded, I decided to ask around and do some research. That’s when I came across Vince Delmonte’s “No Nonsense Body Building.” I was very skeptical at first thinking it was just another hyped-up product looking to lighten my wallet. But after watching his video and knowing more about the author, I got convinced and decided to try it out.

When I started reading his e-book, I was surprised to see that a lot of the things I’ve been doing were were, or rather I was not doing it properly. My eyes opened and I started following his advice and his program in the book. In only just a few weeks, I was seeing  results!

Yes, that’s right, in only a matter of weeks I was already seeing results! That is already fast considering the usual time it takes to actually see any results is a few months. But if your looking for quick fix of how to gain weight fast in just a couple of days, then I must tell you that there are none. Please don’t believe what you see in TV and infomercials showing some kind of latest device/gadget/machinery to give you instant abs and muscles in just a few days. The only way you can actually gain weight fast is through disciple and hard work, and this program is about the fastest you can get in gaining weight.

If you like, you can check out his website here.

Are you suffering from a constant lack of energy? Is it difficult for you to complete tasks your peers seem to have no problems with? Are you fighting obesity? The response to this is to begin using resistance or weight training exercises in your routine, so keep reading to learn more.

Creatine supplements can sometimes be beneficial. It can help with the muscle-building process, as it may allow you to push yourself a little harder. However, use caution if you take any other supplements. Make sure you follow directions, and do not ever take more than the recommended dosage.

Having only a few meals per day does not provide your muscles enough nutrients to stabilize your body and build muscle at the same time. Divide your daily requirements of carbs, protein and good fats into a schedule of 6 to 8 smaller meals throughout the day. Your muscles will have the fuel they need for quick repair, and this method will also provide a boost to your metabolism.

Stretching after a workout will help to repair muscles and decrease any muscle soreness. If you are under age 40, hold your stretches for at least 30 seconds. Someone over 40 should hold their stretches for at least 60 seconds. This helps to lessen the chance of injury after you have just worked out.

Do not exceed 60 minutes, when working out. Beyond 60 minutes, your body starts releasing the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol blocks testosterone, which causes less efficiency during workouts. To get the best out of a workout, try limiting them to sixty minutes.

Consider adding in a protein shake about thirty minutes before your weight lifting workout begins. This will give your muscles fuel without making you feel full, and it can increase the effectiveness of your workout. Shakes made with low fat diary products and protein powder are great for this purpose.

Set goals for building muscle, and then craft a training program that will fit your needs. When you repeat the same exercises over and over again you will be able to see your progress and help your body to build muscle in the areas you are exercising. If you become too bored with your routine, incorporate a different exercise or drop those that are no longer challenging.

One common mistake is to be more concerned with the speed of your workout than the techniques you use. It doesn’t matter which exercise you perform, slowing down your reps to ensure that your technique is perfect will help you to get better results in a shorter amount of time. Be patient and make sure that your routines arae executed in the proper way.

Make sure you set real short-term goals. If you are hoping to do a three-hundred pound squat before your fourth week is over, you are only setting yourself up for disappointment and possibly an injury! Try aiming for small amounts of progress after every workout. Sometimes you might even surprise yourself and reach your short-term goals faster than you thought possible. This can encourage you and help you get excited about your future workouts.

If you are a novice at body building, work on your form before your power. Eventually, you’ll lift heavier weight; however, if you have terrible form to begin, your form will be very off as you progress. This can lead to injuries which will sideline you for months.

Building muscle can help to improve your life in so many ways. Your energy levels are brought back to normal, you can complete tasks that you never thought you could do, and you can control your weight. Your whole life can change when you decide to weight train, so make the change in your life that is going to help you excel in every other aspect of your life.