I am 21. I want to build my body up so I am going to gym. But I am not able to lift much weight. I am not able to do exercises for longer than 30 minutes. What should I do? Please suggest.

Dr. Sucharitra PicassoHomeopath18yrs exp

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Hello. Increase your stamina first or else will have to undergo certain blood tests. One can increase your stamina by including a well-balanced diet by adding low-fat products, plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean meat. So,increase intake of healthy food (food having anti-oxidants like green vegetables, nuts, salads, fruits, fish, green tea; food rich in calcium like milk & milk products; flaxseeds, poppyseeds), avoid alcohol & smoking, drink lots of water (10-12 glasses per day), take sufficient sleep (6-9hrs per day), avoid taking unnecessary stress/ tension, sports like football, basketball and all other sprinting games will help strengthen your heart so that more oxygen reaches all parts of your body, include cardiovascular exercises like running, swimming, jumping etc. and exercise daily for 30-45 minutes (brisk walk is the best exercise to increase the circulation of the whole body), later you can increase the duration as per your stamina. (Do the above slowly and gradually). Medication: Take Schwabe's Alfaalfa Tonic and Five Phos./ thrice a day daily for 4 weeks. 

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Dr. SangeetaDietitian/Nutritionist26yrs exp

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Regular exercise helps to lift weight. An exercise schedule of 15 to 20 minutes is good for health benefits. It includes activities such as aerobics, stretching, cycling, muscle strengthening, physical activity or yoga. Everyone benefits from regular exercise, at least five times a week. It helps to: increase you stamina, nutritious diet plan with proper all the nutrients is also required. 

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