Importance of Supplements One Should Know For Their Workouts

At the beginning of your body transformation career, the first question that comes to your mind is “Which supplements should I get”? Understandably you want the best performance from your workouts to maximise results after a long week of hitting the iron. In addition, you might get some people who were genuinely looking out for you stating that you don’t need supplements. However, it is scientifically factual that our bodies often do not get the necessary daily dose of essential vitamins and nutrients, and this is where supplements come in. Supplements can be a great addition to any workout plan, but you’re going to want to take some precautions before beginning any dosage routine. Here are some of the most important things one should know before taking supplements.

Always Get A Doctors Approval

Getting a doctors approval before you take any type of supplement is often overlooked due to supplement packaging stating their “all natural” or “doctored approved”, the fact is that all of our bodies, including yes yours are different. Simply speaking to a doctor about the supplements you like to take and getting professional feedback may not only save you money but also your health. In addition, family or gym buddy advice is not the same, just because it worked safely for them does not mean it will be okay for you, always speak with a doctor regardless.

Supplements Come In All Shapes & Sizes

The bigger the tub does not mean the better the supplement. You’ve probably seen multiple magazines with huge bodybuilders holding 40lb jugs, however, the reality is that supplements come in all shapes and sizes. For example, tub based proteins often contain large amounts of sugar, carbohydrates and additional ingredients that you might not want during your diet. The solution to a quick clean protein snack that will also get you through the day may come in the form of a protein bar or other form of snack-based food.

Choosing The Right Pre-Workout For Maximum Energy

As stated before, all of our bodies are different, therefore, will react differently to certain supplements, especially pre-workouts. Pre-Workout supplements are one of the most sought-after supplement, from beginners to the professional, why? because they work. You might see on the gym floor all types of pre-workout supplements, from pro supps pre to lesser known brands but the fact of the matter is that you need to see which one is right for you before adding 4 scoops of the meanest looking one. The fact of the matter is that not everyone has a high tolerance for caffeine, a staple ingredient in most pre-workout supplements. Our best recommendation for you is to familiarize yourself with the ingredients label and or purchase sample packs to see which is the best version for you, after all, there is nothing worse than a jittery workout.

Never Ever Purchase The Cheap Stuff

As we know, purchasing supplements almost every month is not cheap, however, purchasing the cheapest protein or amino acids basically would be like throwing money out the window. Simply said you get what you pay for, in a recent study conducted by the New York Times in 2013, researchers found when testing some of the lesser priced brands that many of the key ingredients advertised where non-existent in the product, meaning that instead of that 100% protein you where promised you are simply getting a mixed blend of other unknown ingredients. Lastly, this isn’t only about getting scammed, it’s about your health, taking unknown ingredients can wreak havoc on your body.

Too Much Of a Good Thing Is Dangerous

Summer is around the corner and you want to get that beach body as soon as possible, but unfortunately, taking those extra 4 scoops of protein or extra 3 pills a day will only land you in a serious medical situation. For example, if you’re taking a vitamin B6 supplement, the abuse or mismanagement of that vitamin can result in nerve pain, something you do not want to deal with if you plan to workout. Get Familiar with recommended dosage amounts on labels and always consult your doctor.

Keep In Mind Your Current Prescription Drugs

If you speak with any fitness professional or bodybuilder they’ll always say that a little cold won’t get in the way of their workouts, however, what they fail to mention is that they avoid taking any supplements if they are on antibiotics of any kind. Some of the most dangerous prescription drugs to take in conjunction with supplements are antidepressants and blood thinners, although it is advised to avoid all supplements regardless of the antibiotics you are taking.

Guest Blogger

Craig Evans, founder and author of Curious Vision He can be reached at craig@curiousvision.com.au