Gaining Weight While Working Out? 7 Causes + What To Do

We’ll look at why your weight could be increasing despite exercising, and why it doesn’t mean you should give up on your exercise schedule

Most people who start working out expect to experience certain things after the first few workouts: muscle soreness, perhaps stiffness in our joints, and fatigue. Another thing we usually hope to see is weight loss.

However, some people who begin a new exercise routine step on the scale after their first few workouts and are shocked to find that instead of seeing that number trending downward, they appear to be gaining weight after working out.

In fact, one of the most common questions beginners ask—albeit often with a bit of panic in their voice is—“Why am I gaining weight while working out?”

In other words, what is happening if you are working out yet still gaining weight?

In this article, we will discuss potential reasons why you may be gaining weight despite exercising or why you might be gaining weight while working out.