Supplementation for Physical Fitness: What’s Healthy, Really Works and What to Avoid
The fitness Industry lays saturated with sports supplement marketing and advertisement, promising each buyer guaranteed results with minimum effort for almost every thinkable result desired by the fitness enthusiast. The problem however, remains with the consumer knowing which products work, and which ones simply claim inaccurate results. Fitness supplements can be an excellent addition to a workout routine, speeding recovery, preventing injury, and increasing overall health, if used properly and responsibly. Below lists a variety of supplements I encourage to my customers, and continually endorse to those who desire the benefits they may bring.
Daily Multivitamin
A proper daily vitamin intake allows numerous benefits to the fitness enthusiast, and should be considered by anyone who exercises frequently. Heavy exercise depletes the body of many of the nutrients and minerals ingested throughout the day, lengthening recovery time and decreasing the bodys ability to remove foreign toxins and bacteria. Supplementing with a multivitamin allows the restoration of these minerals, restoring a proper balance needed to encourage proper recovery and immune response.
Taking Protein Powder
Unknowledgeable individuals constantly discourage the use of protein powders, claiming a likeness to steroids and chemical enhancements. This belief is opposite from the truth. Protein powder can be an excellent addition to a beginning workout routine, increasing quality calorie consumption and reducing fat accumulation simultaneously.
In truth, protein powder is nothing more than dehydrated or powdered chicken. The reason for this is simply to supplement when time is not available for a full meal. However, they must be used in conjunction with a proper diet. If done so, recovery rate is increased, immune system is boosted and greater results are seen.
Implementing Creatine
Creatine remains the most controversial and misunderstood OTC supplement today. The general claims are liver and kidney failure, rage and testicular atrophy. Despite these claims and false beliefs, creatine still remains the most researched, studied and developed sports supplement to ever be discovered.
These claims must be ignored. Besides slight water retention, creatine displays no other side effects associated with short or long term use. In addition, creatine is comprised of all natural ingredients. The benefits of this supplement are many and include a decrease in the “burn” or lactic acid felt during weight lifting as well as a prominent decrease in recovery time.
The optimum daily intake is noted at 5 grams daily, of a standard Creatine Monohydrate, found in any grocery or nutrition store. For increased absorption in the muscles, ingest the creatine with a cup of grape juice, or any sugar containing fruit juice.
Supplements are highly beneficial and can allow your fitness goals to become much more obtainable. However, they must be used properly in conjunction with a proper diet. There are many other supplements that provide additional benefits, however the three listed above should be utilized first before considering additional supplements. The results attained using supplements can promote hard work and persistence in meeting your desired goals.
Levi Herbert is a keen fitness enthusiast who loves to write and share his experience about Personal Physical Fitness and Flexibility Fitness Routine on Clivir.com.
