Bodybuilding Supplements - Building A Solid Foundation

By Teddy Modisette


When you are using bodybuilding supplements, just remember that more is not always better. And to be honest, if you take more than your body needs, it can have the reverse effect. For a bodybuilder, next to getting injured, the worst thing is to discover you have wasted valuable time. The time you lose can have more of an impact than the loss of money. The only way to prevent that is with finding the facts from qualified and trusted sources. The best sources, and those you should seek out, are reliable and genuine research reports. There are numerous articles online from people who are telling you about the various products, but they don't cite any reliable documentation to back up their suppositions. You should be aware of what any bodybuilding supplements can do to, and for, your body. Remember, you are what you eat and that applies to supplements also.

There are many benefits you can derive from supplementation, and what you are trying to achieve will determine which ones will benefit you the most. Decide what you most need to do, such as getting rid of excess fat, gaining weight and muscle mass, or shedding those last few stubborn pounds. One thing to watch out for, and avoid, is using meal substitution supplements in place of proper nutrition and healthy foods. A favourite use is for enhanced protein intake both for building and immediate post-lifting replenishing. You'll find that you can fine-tune your overall metabolism with creatine, glutamine, essential fatty acids and more. So you can see why there is a tremendous variety of supplements on the market. Besides these individual supplements, don't forget about the custom stacking of combinations of supplements. There is a lot of debate in the bodybuilding arena about which is better - protein from protein shakes or protein from whole foods. A final determination has not been decided on; nevertheless, the protein shakes seem to be coming out ahead. Their main use, nevertheless, is meant for using to replenish the body after an intense workout. Protein shakes absorb into your body much quicker than whole foods. It's also a fact that a majority of bodybuilders aren't inclined to eat a meal of whole foods after an intense workout. Remember, variety is the spice of life so include all things in your lifestyle - whole foods, protein shakes, protein bars, and other healthy items.

Keep in mind that if you are just delving into the protein supplement area, proceed slowly and intelligently. There are many factors to consider for your specific supplementation needs and you must discover what these are. It's no secret that it will be necessary to add more protein to your body if you are weight lifting. This is not the sold determining factor however. You have to weigh in how you train and the intensity of your training, as well as how long you train. Other important factors are your age and body type/size, as well as whether you are a male or a female. There are trainers you can hire that specialize in guiding newcomers to bodybuilding as to their best routines and supplements; unfortunately they are quite expensive. The other choice is to talk to the trainer at your gym or look up what you need to know on the internet.

In bodybuilding and weight lifting, it helps to maintain an accurate perspective on things. There are many common misconceptions when it comes to fat burners. You have to remember that you are the one who always has to do the work. Think about fat burners as an augmentation or a supporting role in the fat loss process. Don't be like so many people who think if they take a fat burner, that's all they need to do to shed excess body fat. Some people, and lifters, think they can slack off just because they are doing fat burners. You also need to watch out for those products that claim to boost your metabolism. Remember, you have to eat the right foods and do the hard workouts to get where you want to be.

Your goal, naturally, is to end up with a very specific supplementation unique for your own body. You need to be using the proper nutrients for your age and level of build and no more. A little bit of testing on your part, as well as learning as much as you can, will be necessary to get all the pieces into place.




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