Weight Gain

Whether you’re a fitness guru or just starting out, achieving your fitness goals can be a minefield. From fad diets and fitness boosters to workout routines and lifestyle changes, it’s not always easy to know which approach to take for your individual needs. This can be especially true for those who want to increase muscle mass, or ‘bulk up.’ From different bulking methods to the wide range of supplements available,...

If you have ever felt heavier or more bloated during your period, then you are not alone and it is not just in your head either. Do you weigh more on your period? Yes, the fact is that menstruating might make you add on extra...

What is body building? When anybody mentions body building, it’s only natural to think of big, muscly men with veins popping out of their humungous muscles and perfectly tanned skin, but is that the be all and end all of body building? The answer to...

Bulking powders are BIG business within the world of bodybuilding, as they’re essentially used to help people ‘bulk’ up their muscle mass.1 Also known as protein powders, bulking powders aren’t just for bodybuilders, they’re used far and wide by people who want to achieve their...

Veganism has become increasingly popular over the years. Many believe that ditching products derived from animals is a positive step forward in helping to protect the planet and its resources, and ensure that animals live free from abuse. However, those looking to body build on...

There are many different medical and personal reasons behind being underweight. Some people, particularly (but not exclusively) men, are a healthy weight but would like to be less skinny, or to have more muscle. If you would like to increase your body size, it is...

There are both health and aesthetic reasons for trying to gain weight and (or) muscle. Aesthetically, you may be on the skinnier side of things and keen for more fullness or muscle definition. Or it may be that you have lost weight due to an...

Almost everyone knows roughly what their body weight is or where they fall on the BMI scale, but these factors don’t always give us an accurate picture of overall health. Body composition, e.g. the breakdown of protein, fat, minerals and body water in our bodies...

If you’re struggling to gain weight through your diet alone, you might want to consider taking a supplement to help you achieve your weight-gain goals. Instead of seeking out high-calorie foods like creamy pasta, ice cream or cake, skip the associated health complications and gain...

Conscious of having loose skin around your body? Don’t fret; it’s completely normal for skin to sag a little, especially if you’ve recently lost a lot of weight or had a baby. If you’re searching for ways to reduce the appearance of it though, know...

If you have a BMI lower than 18.5, you may be underweight. While there are several reasons this may be the case – such as a poor appetite or an overactive thyroid – you’ll need to know how to gain weight safely and nutrition is...

What you eat has a huge affect on your weight. But can when you eat cause weight gain, too? What causes weight gain? Weight gain mainly comes down to simple maths: calories. If you consistently eat more calories than your body needs for fuel, you will...