What you need to know about weight gain

Today, more and more people are into weight gain. It can be for aesthetic reasons or for health purposes. To know if weight gain is bad or good for you, it is always best to conduct a research about its indicators as well as of its advantages and disadvantages so you will have an idea if you're into the right thing.



What experts say

As defined, weight gain refers to the increase in a person's body weight brought by intake of too many calories, lack of physical activity such as regular exercise, or a side effect of certain types of medication. However, it can also be a result of a certain set of workout routine—such as those in bodybuilding—wherein muscles tend to increase in terms of weight.



Experts say that weight gain is usually done by people because of two reasons. One, they want to build muscles for a fit body. This is very common to people who need big and bulging muscles for their jobs such gym instructors, fitness gurus, bodybuilding coaches, bouncers, bodyguards, weightlifters, and the like. Today, weight gain through body building has also become popular with the emergence of various bodybuilding contests where contestants are required to show off their muscles. The second reason why people gain weight is because of their health.

Weight gain is highly recommended to those people who have lost so much body fat due to dieting and especially to those who have developed various eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. People—especially women who are believed to suffer more from this condition—are advised to gain weight to recover from all the body fats and nutrients they have lost.



To know if you are gaining some weight, check for its symptoms such as a rounder belly, certain increase in the fat percentage of the body, increased mass of muscles and increase in the level of body's hydration.

Experts say that it can be hard to determine if a person's weight gain is good or not. This is because people have different individual needs that need to be paid attention to. Although knowing the ideal weight for a person's height can be a god indicator, it is always best to consult with a physician to avoid further complications.

If you are preparing for a routine for weight gain, here are some helpful tips:




1. Focus on set of workouts routines that can help you increase your body fat and muscles. Experts say that this is one of the most effective ways of gaining weight without having to worry about obesity. Since you burn only the unnecessary fats, you are paving the way for your muscles to gain weight.



2. Eat a balanced diet. This is very important if you are aiming for weight gain because it serves as your guide on what kind of food you should eat and the proper amount to get the weight that you desire.

Having a balanced diet will not only ensure weight gain but also the development of good eating habits in you.



3. Spend enough time for your target weight gain. Just like in losing weight, weight gain also requires utmost time and dedication. If you are into weight gain, make sure that you are serious about it so you will achieve the results that you want.