Help Needed
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Hi guys, I'm 15 going on 16.
The problem being, I'm uber skinny. And being tall compounds the problem because I look like a bamboo stick and also look shrinkled up.
So...
I NEED TO BULK UP AND GAIN MUSCLES.
However the thing is, I'm just looking for toned body, not the huge body-builder types.
Specifically look for the arms(tricep, bicep and wings), shoulders(I like broad shoulders) and also my pecs.
Now the problem is, I don't really know what to eat. I don't eat much, so would appreciate ideas on what to eat throughout a day.
Also, eating is just half of it, I need to work out.
Problem being, I'm so skinny to even do push-ups properly, most of the time I do 50% push up, 50% butt-lifting(which always strains my back)
Thus, I think going to a gym and having a trainer is the best way to go...
However...
A couple of gym I went to only allows people 16 and above to enter, also they are moderately pricey.
So, any suggestions on any good gyms that would let a 15+ in and also charges below say...35per month or 350per year?
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If you stay near Bedok, Try Kg Chai Chee Gym is only $180 a year and comes with very good and complete equipment. If you stay near Tampines, try ChangKat CC Gym, $120 per year.Originally posted by Uncle_MooMoo:Hi guys, I'm 15 going on 16.
The problem being, I'm uber skinny. And being tall compounds the problem because I look like a bamboo stick and also look shrinkled up.
So...
I NEED TO BULK UP AND GAIN MUSCLES.
However the thing is, I'm just looking for toned body, not the huge body-builder types.
Specifically look for the arms(tricep, bicep and wings), shoulders(I like broad shoulders) and also my pecs.
Now the problem is, I don't really know what to eat. I don't eat much, so would appreciate ideas on what to eat throughout a day.
Also, eating is just half of it, I need to work out.
Problem being, I'm so skinny to even do push-ups properly, most of the time I do 50% push up, 50% butt-lifting(which always strains my back)
Thus, I think going to a gym and having a trainer is the best way to go...
However...
A couple of gym I went to only allows people 16 and above to enter, also they are moderately pricey.
So, any suggestions on any good gyms that would let a 15+ in and also charges below say...35per month or 350per year?
Thks alot! -
Hmm, do the gyms come with trainer? Cause I don't really know what to do anyway.
What 'bout the equipments at Changkat CC. Also do they come with shower?
Thks alot btw!
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OMG, a 15 year old uncle!
Your didn't mention how fat/thin you were (or height/weight). So I can only suggest a general guideline - which is eat whatever you're eating now, except add more low-fat type proteins (egg white, white meats, skimmed milk, soya bean drink, etc.).
As for the gym, sorry, can't help. Anyway you have just a few more months what. Honestly, its not good to start carrying heavy weights too young. Some people believes it stunts growth (probably a fallacy), some people believe that it affects the growth/shape of your bones (this may be slightly true since your bones are still growing), etc. -
But hell, I'll tell you one thing. You write extremely well for a 15 year old. When I was 15, I wrote totally crappy English....not to mention there was no internet back then.
Geeee....if only we had better education back then. I was 15 more than 20 years ago, by the way....
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weight alone wont help.
luk to a docotr n let him advise u about yr dietary needs. n u cld also luk into supplements like weight gainers n mass builders. -
Thks All
gentlerock:
haha, Uncle MooMoo sounds cool eh.
Hmm, I can't remember what my statistics are and can't find them atm, but it's something like 175cm/55kg.
As for stunted growth, yep I heard about it too. But I'm really too skinny so I'm looking to use some of the machines to help me gain some muscles and abs
Also would probably use the treadmill to jog.
Well, do happen to know how much gyms are charging. Since it's a few more months to go, I'd like to start looking around too.
Thks for the compliment.
It's never too late mate.
skeujin:
Yep, I've talked to a doctor(not a fitness specialist though), she said that I'm fine since I'm putting on weight yearly. Eg. Normal Growth.
My weight hovers around 80-90% though, so I'm underweight but she feels it isn't a major problem
However is to me because as mentioned, I look like a long bamboo and my arms looks like branches.
Also, while I can generally carry stuffs, I can't pull-up for nutz, neither can I lift heavy objects with ease.
It's both an aesthetic and praticality issue.
Yeah, I've been wanting to try out Whey stuffs but my mom says it's better to be natural etc., ya know the drill.
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Uncle Moo Moo,
You're 15+ years old and you're already 1.75 m tall?? Good grief, what do you guys eat nowadays?? Long beans?
Anyway, I don't know what gyms are charging, but most will not allow anyone under 16 to be a member.
Er....if you want to put on weight, skip the cardio (running) for the moment. Put on a bit of weight first, then start your cardio. At your age, you just need 2 weeks to get your stamina up from 0-100% lah, don't worry.
55 kg is a bit light for 175 cm. At this stage, I don't think its important to watch your diet like a professional does yet....you probably could eat anything without getting into trouble. The important thing is just to eat much more than what you're eating now. But stick to white meats, egg whites and tofu....and some fibre (fruits, vegetables) and carbo (rice, white bread).
Remember that one's weight is actually a function of energy (food energy, calories) input versus output.
Generally,
When input > output, weight gain can be expected.
When input < output, weight loss can be expected.
When input = output, weight is consistent.
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No,you cannot expect so much for paying $120 to $180 a year lah. They only offer the basic. Changkat Gym's equipment is much older. You may like to visit my site below, I have a complete 2 series guide for beginner. If you want to see animation of how exercises are performed, just email me. Anyway my advice is if you are serious about training, joined a gym near your home, or school, it is more convenient for you to go regularly.Originally posted by Uncle_MooMoo:Hmm, do the gyms come with trainer? Cause I don't really know what to do anyway.
What 'bout the equipments at Changkat CC. Also do they come with shower?
Thks alot btw! -
me 175/57kg niah.....last time is 52-53 but after i started to pump then gained 4kg of muscles....yesterday went for free nkf healthcheck up, my body fats normal...so i know its not fats i gained.
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gentlerock:
Ah ok thks. So basically at this age, I'd just have to eat more, lift some stuffs and tada?
fitnesstoday:
yep, I stay in Tampines so Changkat CC gym is fine.
can you tell me more about their equipment, much appreciated
also, do you happen to know anything about the Tampines Sports Hall gym?
I've also checked out your beginners guides, thks.
BTW, would you mind if I offer some suggestions for you about the site.
chunyong:
could you give me a step-by-step of what you've been doing? -
just keep whacking the part u want 3x a week. do until u really buay dahan then rest and go bk but there will come a point where u can only do 1-2 then u stop doing and train other parts....major muscles 1st then minorOriginally posted by Uncle_MooMoo:gentlerock:
Ah ok thks. So basically at this age, I'd just have to eat more, lift some stuffs and tada?
fitnesstoday:
yep, I stay in Tampines so Changkat CC gym is fine.
can you tell me more about their equipment, much appreciated
also, do you happen to know anything about the Tampines Sports Hall gym?
I've also checked out your beginners guides, thks.
BTW, would you mind if I offer some suggestions for you about the site.
chunyong:
could you give me a step-by-step of what you've been doing? -
Waliow eh, friend....what were you doing at 6:58 am in the forum?
Even on working days, I wake up only at 8 am. -
he said uber thinOriginally posted by gentlerock:OMG, a 15 year old uncle!
Your didn't mention how fat/thin you were (or height/weight).
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i 8.30 tutorial, 8am have to set off....so i have to wake up ard 7Originally posted by gentlerock:Waliow eh, friend....what were you doing at 6:58 am in the forum?
Even on working days, I wake up only at 8 am. -
What are you studying by the way? Staying in the hall?
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To gain weight, all you need is calories.. lots of them. Maybe about 3000cal a day? Easier said than done thou, u need to eat like crazy or drink weight gainers. And weight gainers suck
I think it's ok for 15yr olds to go workout. Very common nowadays. Just don't overdo it (like every day). -
ntu, mpe, staying quite near ntuOriginally posted by gentlerock:What are you studying by the way? Staying in the hall? -
need to increase protein intake and weight gainers got too much sugar....no gd for health.Originally posted by lao_chio:To gain weight, all you need is calories.. lots of them. Maybe about 3000cal a day? Easier said than done thou, u need to eat like crazy or drink weight gainers. And weight gainers suck
I think it's ok for 15yr olds to go workout. Very common nowadays. Just don't overdo it (like every day).