To gain muscle it is not a matter of calorie consumption, however for the muscle definition to be visible you need a low body fat index. Take into account your body mass index and your basal metabollic rate. Also take into account how physically active you are. It is advised whilst trying to gain muscle to consume larger amounts of protein, and also iron. Complex carbohydrates help with your energry intake. Try and steer clear of sugary, salty and caffienated products if possible.
A weight gain calculator is useful in determining how many calories you need to intake on a daily basis in order to gain "good" weight and build muscle.
No, you're not "burning" any muscles. What you're doing is burning calories, and you need to be consuming considerably more calories than you burn to gain muscle. It is very difficult to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.
The short answer is 7700 extra calories will make you gain 1kg of fat
You need to eat more calories than you are burning. You can also add muscle to your body which help add weight.
more than the doctor advises you to have.
Around 3200.
Forget about calories calculation, this kid has to eat enough and exercises enough.
In order to gain muscle you need to work them regardless what you eat or drink.
Calories are needed to build muscle. Calories can include protein but more importantly, a person should eat a healthy diet.
3,600 calories (consumed in one day) will equal one pound of weight gained.
so you don't gain weight
Eating tuna helps to gain muscle because tuna is protein and protein builds muscle. However, to build muscle you need to exercise as well.