----- --- 70348194 THIS LINK COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: - Proven, effective exercise routines - Diet - How to lose weight - How to gain weight - Supplements CLICK AND READ THIS BEFORE STARTING A THREAD ABOUT THESE TOPICS Supplemental reading: Harsh's /fit/ Wiki --- 70348207 Diet & Body Re-composition   Initial Body Fat and Body Composition Changes   General Philosophies of Muscle Mass Gain Sample Diets  Read the above articles, and decide whether you need to bulk (add muscle), cut (lose fat), or maintain.  Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) in calories  Bulking Diet:   Calories: TDEE + 500 calories   Protein: 1+ grams per lb. bodyweight  Cutting Diet:   Calories: TDEE - 500 calories   Protein: 1.5+ grams per lb. bodyweight  Maintenance:   Calories: TDEE   Protein: 1.25+ grams per lb. bodyweight Adjust calories as needed based on your goals / results. --- 70348219 Basic Barbell Lifts:  Stronglifts is a great resource for the five basic barbell exercises. Mobility, Stretching, and Self-Massage Resources:  Yoga for athletes: Yoga can be done anywhere without any equipment and is excellent for building flexibility.  Mayo Clinic basic stretching guide  Athlete's guide to foam rolling  Make your own foam roller