Working out can be a fun or a frustrating venture. For people who just show up to the gym, lift a few weights and see results it can be very exciting. However, there is a large population of people who lift even harder and longer than these people and don't see any noticeable improvements to their body. These people are called hardgainers.

Hardgainers have different body types than most people. Their muscles recover slower after a workout than most people's do. This means they need more rest time in between lifts to let these muscles fully heal. When they workout with tired muscles it has a negative impact on the muscles and the entire body. The muscles weaken and the body becomes more susceptible to injury and illness.

Finding a workout routine that is designed for their body type is the key for a hardgainer to put on weight. This program will call for less time in the gym and more time for the muscles to rest and heal.

There are two more important elements of building good muscle, diet and sleep. Eating right is extremely important. Mixing in small but healthy meals during the day to supplement the big 3 meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner is vital. You should also drink a protein shake before bed to trigger muscle growth.

Sleeping 7 to 8 hours a night is essential. This is where the muscles grow the most. Most people think the muscles are growing in the gym while your lifting weights but this is just not true. This is giving your muscles the opportunity to grow but unless you get your 7 to 8 hours of rest, those muscles will never grow.

Dont forget to consume more calories than you burn. Obviously, if you burn more calories than you consume, you will not be able to gain muscle.