Getting fit for 12 week volunteer session over-sea's

[Boke]

Hey whats up,

Im taking part in a 12 week volunteer session over-sea's in a couple of different countrys. Usually helping build irigation ditches, and help rebuild villages affected by civil unrest or government oppression.

Anyway, im 18, and like 5'10 / skinny. Small arms, chest, ect. I wanted to get in shape and gain some strengh before I left incase I need to defend myself or others. I've been reading alot of posts, and guides and get confused.

From what I understood so far, you have to eat alot to gain fat? which you then turn to muscle after you've gained it? of course when i say eat alot, i meant the proper balanced diet with protein/proper fats.

Anyways, if someone can help me out with a solid plan, or give me some insight. I have about 5 months before I leave so I guess it would give me a great start.

I apologize if these kind of messages have been posted before,

Thanks,

Kody

 

[R W Elphinstone]

From what I understood so far, you have to eat alot to gain fat? which you then turn to muscle after you've gained it?

Hey Kody,

It's been awhile since I've logged here, but it looks like I'm the first to jump on this one. Muscle and Fat are two completely separate things.

You BUILD Muscle, and you BURN Fat - Pure and Simple. If you are looking to bulk up, it is not smart to neglect your diet while doing it. On the same token, if you are looking to "drop pounds", you need to recognize that what you'd want to do is "burn fat".

If you are looking for Strength Training solutions, I usually use the old addage of 3 Sets of 8-10 Repetitions with a Medium/Heavy weight. This is the nominal amount of weight training to build strength, while also toning and building muscle. It's not too much on the toning (higher reps, lower weight) and not too much on the bulking (lower reps, higher weight) so it will give you an all-around strength build.

I'll let others fill in the rest... Good luck!