The Do You Work Out Zone

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Originally Posted by *euniique*

Me and my younger sister are both naturally skinny, and unfortunately [yes, i want to GAIN weight] everything I eat doesn't stink. I don't know where it goes. According to Marine Corps standards I am 4 pounds from being underweight. It is mandatory for us to workout as a unit 3 times a week. That's all I do. It keeps me toned and that's all I need. I don't want to work out on my own unless its some crazy workout that will give me a few pounds. I'm 5'8" and 128lbs.

Ah, the plight of the ectomorph Have you tried cutting down weight training workouts to about 30 - 45 mins? Usually ectomorphs burn fuel pretty fast, so working out more than an hour without getting some quality food in doesn't help. Other than lifting heavy for shorter periods, try adding more protein to your diet if you're not already, and try to time the protein intake to post-workout, when you wake up in the morning and before bed. I'd also make sure to get in a good pre-workout meal/snack. If you're going to do any cardiovascular training, I'd carb up before hand.

There are some good articles on www.bodybuilding.com as far as ectomorph training/diet. Doesn't mean you have to become a bodybuilding, lol, but they definitely do have some good advice on defeating certain predispositions. Good luck!