Workout Plan (for blog)
There are various different ideas and concepts about what the most successful workout/exercise programme is for people. For some people they feel that if they can lift heavy weights that they are getting the most out of their workouts, some others think that if they can stay on a treadmill for 30 minutes, that is what will benefit them the most. In most cases it is not as simple as that.
The most important thing is first for the person to realise what it is they want to gain from the exercise (fat loss, weight gain, sport specific goals etc.) and secondly how much time they can commit to the programme (1 hour twice a week, 2 hours 5 times a week etc.).
Once the person has decided what their goals are and who much time they can commit it is important that they can get advice/ exercise programmes from a knowledgeable person in that area, whether it be a fitness instructor in the gym, a coach or a contact you know that is trying to achieve the same goals as you.
Once the training has begun it is vital in order to get the best results from your body, that a well balanced diet, correct supplement intake and adequate rest are also of high priority. As you may be putting the hard work in but without the right nutrition and rest the majority of the effort will be for no benefit
There are a lot of myths within society concerning the negative effects of taking protein and creatine. Often people automatically judge others who consume these so called ‘performance enhancers’ but there is a difference between the two listed above and steroids!
Protein
Eating protein bars or drinking protein shakes is perfectly healthy as part of a balanced diet. Often people who are looking to gain weight in the form of muscle will take protein supplements. They do this because they may not get enough protein in their daily diets to gain muscle. It is said that if you want to gain mass, you should consume one gram of protein per pound of body weight you weigh. So a man weighing 180 pounds may find it difficult to eat or drink 180 grams of protein through food and drink alone, so consuming protein supplements will help him reach that goal. Often protein supplements also contain multivitamins and minerals to aid muscle growth.
Creatine
This is found in beef. It helps a bodybuilder push harder for that last repetition when engaging in exercise. Creatine supplements help you push harder in the gym while also helping you gain weight. This is actually healthy to consume and perfectly legal. People often assume that creatine relates to steroids or testosterone but this is a myth. This supplement won’t affect your personality nor will it increase or decrease anything on the body. Its main function is to supply more power in the gym and help users gain weight.
Nutritional supplements have become a popular product however, as already stated there is much misconception as to the myths and truths of these additives. While most supplements offer protein, minerals, fibre, and vitamins and fat and amino acids, these products exist to “supplement” ones diet so as to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
While some countries have banned these products and others consider them a meal in their own right, Ireland is one country which has come to join the latter group when it comes to these dietary supplements. While most common amongst young men between the ages of 18-34 years of age, these protein drinks or “shakes” are essential for maintaining muscle mass and muscle growth. However, it is important to know that while many young men have come to terms with having a protein shake as an entire meal; this form of diet can only be balanced if the right other food groups are being consumed.
According to the professionals 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is the correct amount to be consumed and while most hard-core athletes incorporate approx. 6 small protein meals into their daily diet, it is important to maintain the balance by eating good nutrition’s foods also such as rice, eggs and chicken.
Having eggs in the morning, a protein shake during the day and chicken and rice in the evening will help you see the results you yearn for with your gym workouts while still maintaining a balanced diet.
Sometimes you have to wonder about the truth, do supplements really work?
Or, are they just a sales gimmick by large supplement firms with professional body builders for advertising? Do they try to brain wash you into thinking you need supplements to train better or to help you advance in your training program?
It is a well known fact that supplement manufacturers put a huge effort into advertising their ‘revolutionary’ products which will change the world according to them! This information should be taken lightly unless if it is backed up by solid evidence of research conducted.
From research, it seems supplements DO exactly what they say on the tin. They supplement your work out regime. Supplements generally have a specific use, there are no ‘one for all’ type supplements available. For example if an underweight athlete needs to bulk up they may take protein.
But a lot of people believe it is possible to receive the likes of protein can be taken naturally in meals as opposed to taking supplements It has a lot to do with belief and many people believing in the supplements giving them something they couldn’t get naturally. Whereas others can see the benefit of just going to the gym to work out more than thinking about supplements.
It is a hard one to judge, and many say that is has a huge psychological impact and some people truly believe that the supplements have a strong effect on them, when others see no difference with or without them at all.
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