I ‘am underweight-Should I exercise?
A lot of people believe that because you are underweight, you should not exercise or give your body any rigorous physical activity. But it is not true.

To gain weight and maintain the ideal frame you need to have a proper caloric food intake along with a training regime.
It has been observed that a lot of people who are overly thin suffer from lack of confidence, are not comfortable in their skin or have sleep disorders.

The reason for them being towards a slender side can be due to a plethora of reasons. Some of which are:
1. It is a hereditary trait. Some people have a naturally low BMI due to the physical characteristics that run in the family. (Body Mass Index: Measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women).

2. Their body has a high metabolism rate, so they may not gain much weight even when eating high energy foods.
In the long run being ultra-thin leads to various health risks like anemia, malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies, decreased immune functions, osteoporosis(porosity of bones due to lack of calcium) and fertility issues in women.

For a healthy weight gain, a nutrient-dense diet plan and an appropriate training routine are essential. 
The workouts suggested are as follows:

1. Strength training-It is beneficial to increase the strength in your muscles, and help build muscle mass. The exercise included in this routine are lifting weights. You can start with small weights and gradually increase your quantity of weights.

Strength training equipment like leg press, lat machines or rowing machine also aid in regaining sturdiness. Target all your muscles rather than only one area. Alternate it by going for upper body workout at a time and lower body workout for the next session.

2. Pilates or Yoga would not help you gain weight but are excellent stress relievers, thereby helping you cope with your low self-esteem, and promote self-love.

3. Cardiovascular exercises: They include cycling, running, walking, jumping rope, aerobics, etc. but are mostly calorie-burning workouts and increase heart rate.

To gain muscle mass you should opt for mild workouts like jogging, walking or cycling at a moderate pace.
Different individuals have distinctive needs according to their body, weight, and health. People with a desire to put on weight should consult a trainer, fitness instructor, or a doctor for your diet plan and fitness program.

Eat small portions of food in the whole day and include proteins by which you gain strength and carbohydrates that help you maintain energy. A sensible work regime and an appropriate subsistence would do wonders for your health.

Lastly, When it comes to exercising and eating right, don’t start tomorrow. Tomorrow is a disease.-Teri Guillemets.