Current Supplements

Supplements are a great way to get a little extra out of a workout, or help your muscles recover and grow. Currently my favorite supplements are pretty straight forward. 

Protein: 

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey

 What I love about this protein is the fact that it tastes really good, it’s not chalky or clumpy. I usually drink it with milk, I find it’s better that way but I have also drank it with water.

The best time to take protein is after a workout, it helps your muscles recover and rebuild. With that being said you don’t have to take it only after a workout. If my protein intake for the day is way low, I’ll make a shake. You can have it whenever.

Optimum Nutrition has amazing flavors and different sizes you can order. I usually get all my supplements from Bodybuilding.com

Pre-workout:

Depending on what type of workout I will be doing I will either take Preformix Ion pre workout or Cellucor C4 pre-workout.

The Preformix gives a steady even energy source whereas the C4 hits you and you better be ready to lift, like now. I’ve found I like both of them for different reasons. They both do exactly what I want, like I said it just depends on what type of workout I have planned determines which one I use.

BCAA:

BCAA : Branched Chain Amino Acids refers to three amino acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. BCAA supplementation, for people with low dietary protein intake, can promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth over time. It can also be used to prevent fatigue in novice athletes.

I use these on heavy days, where I’m upping my weight, usually drink them during my workout or after. They help prevent fatigue and also help the muscles. I notice I’m less sore after heavier days when I use BCAA. I’ve tried a few different brands and this is my favorite one plus the flavor options are great.

Casein:

Casein is a slow digesting protein, rather than whey which is a fast digesting protein. Typically, I take this at night before bed, where I feel like I’m a bottomless pit. Instead of binging on a food late, I’ll have this.

Casein also has amino acids which release slowly in your bloodstream and last for hours. Combining Casein with whey protein studies show results are greater for better lean, fat-free mass gains.

Remember these are supplements for a reason, I wouldn’t recommend them as your only nutritional intake. They work hand and hand with a healthy balanced diet and exercise. With that being said, these are what I take and they work for me. They may not work for you the same way they work for me. Please check with a doctor before starting any supplements.