Questions About How To Gain Weight For Football

Sandra asks…

How can I gain weight for football but still stay healthy?

I play tight end for my highschool football team and I am 6'3-6'4 and 205 and pretty skinny and not very strong but not weak and I'd liked to gain some weight to become more solid and stronger.

admin answers:

Eat food depends how active you are. Our main source of energy is food. This is why we have to plan our diet accordingly. Introducing high energy foods in our balanced diet will keep us active and highly productive during the entire day. Go football, eat in a healthy way:)

Betty asks…

How does a 13 year old boy gain weight for football?

Football camp starts in about half a month but the real season starts in a month im currently 5'3 maybe 5'4 and weigh 103 pounds im athletic and fast.And i want to gain weight but not lose speed i can run a mile in 6:30 easy.I really need some good ways to gain weight.Thanks!

admin answers:

I would suggest a high calorie diet with lots of weight lifting. Muscle mass is heavier than fat. To stay speedy I would try running up and down hills at full speed. This will not only keep you lean by burning fat but also increase leg strength. Keep in mind that I am no expert. And always remember that heart and character is what makes a football player, not size. Good luck this season!

Chris asks…

How can I gain weight for football?

I'm 14 (15 in June) and about 5'9" and 141 pounds. I need to get up to about 160 for football so I won't be getting pushed around or anything like that. I got a free protein powder that you mix with like orange juice and milk and when I tried it, I almost threw up. I need any advice on how to gain weight and any names of protein drinks that don't taste awful!

admin answers:

You can go to any drug store or wal mart and they have a whole section on weight gain suppliments that you can try to bulk up. There are also protein bard that help you with weight gain as well. But don't look for a quick solution that can backfire on you. A great brand to try is Pro Lab Nutrition. It's the brand my brother used to bulk up. And it worked great. Eat eat and eat some more sometimes doesn't work for a number of reasons. If you have a really high metabolism or are really active, you will just burn off what your eating. Not to mention that by eating lots, especially if your eating junk food, you will make yourself sick.

Thomas asks…

How can i, a 13 year old, Gain Weight for Football?

I am a kinda skinny and i really want to gain some more weight and muscle for my varsity year of football. I still have a couple months before it starts but i want to start gaining weight now. Any suggestions?

admin answers:

Those who are extremely lean tend to have weaker immune systems,
making them prone to infections, surgical complications, and slower
recovery times for illness. They tend to have low muscle mass, and
less than ideal hair, teeth, and skin composition. They may have
disruptions in the ability to regulate hormones and protect bone
health, and women could become unable to menstruate.
There are many reasons why people may find it hard to gain weight.
Genetics can obviously play a role, but individual personalities and
the environment can be strong factors.
Some people are just more physically active, they tend to move around
more,
burning more calories than they take in. In children, the inability
to gain weight may signal a condition
known as "failure to thrive," which means a kid is not growing
appropriately for his/her age. This may be caused by an illness, or
eating patterns dictated by a parental idiosyncrasy.
Being able to eat anything with abandon is also deceiving -- even the
skinny need to worry about having too much sugar and fat for good
health. Poor diets can lead to ailments such as heart disease,
stroke, and
cancer.
If you want to put on weight, you should work out, to insure that you
put on muscle and not fat. Healthy weight gain, just like healthy
weight loss, takes time and
requires a conscious effort to apply good habits.
Recommended Ways to Gain Weight
Have meals with the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and the
right kinds of fat (such as unsaturated and monounsaturated fats,
olive oil, canola oil, pistachios, almonds and walnuts). Heinemann
suggests the following ratio: 60%-70% carbohydrates, 10%-15% protein,
and a small amount of fat.
Eat foods higher in calories, vitamins, and minerals, as opposed to
higher in fat or sugar.
Pack more nutritious calories in each serving. For example, you may
add grated cooked eggs to mashed potatoes, ground chicken to soups and
gravies, cheese in casseroles, eggs, and soups, and nonfat dried milk
in soups, shakes, milk, and mashed potatoes.
If you get too full too fast, try having more high-calorie foods or
slices of foods as opposed to consuming the whole thing (raisins
versus grapes, granola and Grape Nuts versus corn flakes, mango slices
versus the whole mango).
Limit drinking beverages to a half-hour before and after a meal.
Drink mixed juices (apple/berry, peach/orange/banana as opposed to
one juice beverages) for a higher calorie intake.
With moderation, you may add in good fat sources to meals such as
nuts, avocado, olives, and fatty fish (salmon and mackerel).
Snack in between meals. Nuts, dried fruits, and yogurt are good
options, but it's also important to find nutritious foods that you
will enjoy.
Have a nutritious snack before bedtime, such as a peanut butter
sandwich.

Maria asks…

How can I gain weight for football? Workout plans and supplements for getting bigger?

Right now I am currently 6'1 and 170lbs. Next year I'm going to be starting for my varsity football team at either defensive end or if I bulk up enough linebacker. What I want to know is if anyone has any steady workout plans that help put on mass to get thicker and bigger and mainly put on weight? Also any suggestion on supplements that I should purchase and ACTUALLY work and show improvements in your weight?

admin answers:

Usual mass gaining plan...

If you're not already, start eating 2500-3000 Calories a day with at least 1g of protein per pound of body weight. If you're not putting on weight, add 500 calories every 3-4 weeks. If you have a fast metabolism, don't be surprised if you get up past 3500 calories. Spread the calories out over 5-6 meals a day if you can.

Try for 40% carbs (green veggies, whole grains, etc), 40% protein (chicken, tuna, fish), and 20% good fats (nuts, peanut butter). Have protein with every meal. Earlier in the day have protein & carbs. Later in the day, protein & fats.

A good lifting program that uses heavy weight and low reps (like a 5x5 or 4x8), will put on some solid muscle. Look for programs that go for the big compound movements like squats, deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, & rows. Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength (google it) is a GREAT place to start. Squats & deads are the best things you can do for your lower body, plus they pull in your core muscles as well. Probably the best football exercises EVER. Power cleans are great too, if you have a good strength coach and a forgiving gym.

Whey protein first thing in the morning & right after lifting is the only supp you might want to add (or more often if you need the extra protein). Don't believe the hype of most supplements. Protein is the only thing that will help BUILD muscle.

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