5. Don't overtrain. Time and time again we see trainers workout everyday. What they're
actually doing is setting themselves up for failure. Working out everyday causes small tears in muscle tissue and without adequate time to repair the muscle tissue, results in muscle loss. Not only will you lose some muscle tissue you'll also burn out your Central Nervous System (CNS) forcing you to reach a plateau. This is what most trainers experience. A recommendation for skinny guys is to train three times a week with a day or two in between workout sessions to recover. Training three times a week will not only avoid overtraining, it will also keep you motivated for years to come.