“Coach, what supplements do I need? Do I need a fat burner? Or maybe some pre-workout? Which is the best on the market? I heard about this new green tea...”
If you’ve ever signed up for a membership at any fitness facility, I am sure these questions have crossed your mind. Well I’m here to tell you straight up - you need NONE of them.
There are only 3 supplements that really do add value to your diet and training regime. Two of them you can’t even call a supplement…
Whey Protein
Whey protein is a byproduct of the cheese making process. So in other words it’s filtered milk. The only real reason you should be supplementing with Whey Protein is when you don’t get adequate amounts of real protein (food sources) through your daily food consumption. I also like to call it an “easy whey” to get protein into the body. If you hit your protein goal on the regular (daily) by just eating normal, healthy and real foods, there is no reason why you should be supplementing with Whey. If you are not a big meat eater, then supplementing with a good vegan option could help you reach your daily target.
Unless you don’t eat enough food, you don’t really need Whey Protein. And no it will not make you a super athlete or give you bigger gains.
Creatine
Creatine has been a widely researched supplement for decades. Creatine is internally produced by the liver, kidneys and to some extent in the pancreas. The remainder of creatine available to the body is obtained through the diet.
Some facts you need to know about creatine:
· Compliments the effect of weight training, by enhancing muscle growth
· Improves the quality and benefits of HIIT
· Improves aerobic endurance
· Improves strength, power, fat free mass and daily living performance
Although creatine is produced by the body and ingested via food, we still need ample amounts to have a real positive impact. This is where supplementing comes in handy.
What you need to know:
· You only need Creatine Monohydrate.
· No loading phase is required – 5g per day will get the job done.
· You can take it even on rest days (set a daily reminder on your phone)
· It’s well priced and you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is probably one of the most underrated supplements today. Vitamin D is technically a fat-soluble vitamin (it’s absorbed with fats and stored in fatty tissue). It’s used by the body for bone development and increases the body’s ability to absorb calcium, magnesium and phosphate.
How do we get more Vitamin D? Well just spend a few minutes outside in the sunlight – and it’s also free. A lot of diseases are associated with Vit D deficiency – cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and bone loss (osteoporosis).
It’s also proven in research that Vit D supplementations and exposure to sunlight have similar effects as antidepressants.
So, NO you do not need to spend or rather waste money on expensive supplements and pre-workouts. If you are looking for a “pick me up” before your workout – have some coffee. If that doesn't do the trick then maybe you need a rest day. Maybe you need to evaluate your sleep routine or adjust your diet. But you certainly do not need some expensive product that will do absolutely nothing for you.
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(Reference: James Smith – Not A Diet Book)
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