I'm new here ... Can someone help me?

Adamadam6848
Adamadam6848 Posts: 5 Member
Hey everybody. I'm a 19 year old boy.. I weight around 71 kg and i'm 182 cm tall.. So basically I'm a tall skinny guy XD.
I've been insecure with my body since 13, but I've never worked out. I'm super shy and never thought of going to the gym.
Lately i've decided to start making changes by working out at home . My main goal is to gain some weight and build muscles.
So how shall i even begin? What types of exercices shall i practice? How frequently? What diet shall i follow ? What's the best time of the day to work out ? There are so many questions that i don't know their answers.
Is anyone experienced/a coach that can help me with reaching good results as fast as possible?
By the way this is my FIRST time ever working out Thanks 🙂

Replies

  • slade51
    slade51 Posts: 188 Member
    I’m not a coach, but here are some general hints

    Time of day, is based on how you feel, type of exercise and your time schedule. Many people run, walk, yoga early in the morning to start their day.
    Others, myself included preferred to de-stress at the gym after work.
    If you’re new to this, look up some body weight exercises, and get a daily habit of 20-30 mins to start. After some time, look into dumbbells to bulk up.
    I’m the wrong one to ask about gaining weight. Start your day with a good breakfast.
  • SunflowerQueen36
    SunflowerQueen36 Posts: 1,272 Member
    edited August 2020
    I feel like all the information above is solid advise.

    Definitely look into body weight exercises before jumping into free weights. Take it slow, see what your body can handle and move up from there. Don't want to jump in and cause injury.

    Might want to check out the gaining weight forums.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/goal-gaining-weight
  • Adamadam6848
    Adamadam6848 Posts: 5 Member
    slade51 wrote: »
    I’m not a coach, but here are some general hints

    Time of day, is based on how you feel, type of exercise and your time schedule. Many people run, walk, yoga early in the morning to start their day.
    Others, myself included preferred to de-stress at the gym after work.
    If you’re new to this, look up some body weight exercises, and get a daily habit of 20-30 mins to start. After some time, look into dumbbells to bulk up.
    I’m the wrong one to ask about gaining weight. Start your day with a good breakfast.

    Thank you 🙂
  • Adamadam6848
    Adamadam6848 Posts: 5 Member
    I feel like all the information above is solid advise.

    Definitely look into body weight exercises before jumping into free weights. Take it slow, see what your body can handle and move up from there. Don't want to jump in and cause injury.

    Might want to check out the gaining weight forums.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/goal-gaining-weight

    Thanks 🙂 i'll definitely check it.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    @psuLemon - he's a helpful guy :)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    edited August 2020
    I feel like all the information above is solid advise.

    Definitely look into body weight exercises before jumping into free weights. Take it slow, see what your body can handle and move up from there. Don't want to jump in and cause injury.

    Might want to check out the gaining weight forums.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/goal-gaining-weight

    Thanks 🙂 i'll definitely check it.

    Definitely check out the link and look at the stickies. If you want to gain weight, than having a well structured lifting routine would be ideal for muscle gains. Additional, adequate protein is needed. Given you are young and new to lifting, any resistance training will drive a response. Getting to a gym will help optimize the results.

    BTW, moved to bodybuilding.
  • Riff1970
    Riff1970 Posts: 136 Member
    https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/start-here/

    This is a great place to get info. It is my opinion that bodybuilding and diet have the most myths associated with them out of all subjects on earth. The guy who made this page is all common sense with none of the myth nonsense.

    It’s a lot of info but if you want to know it, it’s in there somewhere.

    Good luck!
  • Adamadam6848
    Adamadam6848 Posts: 5 Member
    Riff1970 wrote: »
    https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/start-here/

    This is a great place to get info. It is my opinion that bodybuilding and diet have the most myths associated with them out of all subjects on earth. The guy who made this page is all common sense with none of the myth nonsense.

    It’s a lot of info but if you want to know it, it’s in there somewhere.

    Good luck!

    Thank you so much!
  • Adamadam6848
    Adamadam6848 Posts: 5 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    I feel like all the information above is solid advise.

    Definitely look into body weight exercises before jumping into free weights. Take it slow, see what your body can handle and move up from there. Don't want to jump in and cause injury.

    Might want to check out the gaining weight forums.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/goal-gaining-weight

    Thanks 🙂 i'll definitely check it.

    Definitely check out the link and look at the stickies. If you want to gain weight, than having a well structured lifting routine would be ideal for muscle gains. Additional, adequate protein is needed. Given you are young and new to lifting, any resistance training will drive a response. Getting to a gym will help optimize the results.

    BTW, moved to bodybuilding.

    Thanks 🙂