No supplement will work if you are not training and dieting correctly. They will just give you very expensive urine. All aspects of your program have to be in order for you to get the maximum benefit from sports nutrition supplements. The supplements I used in my program were quite basic. I subscribe to the K.I.S.S. motto (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The truth is, you don't need all those expensive supplements to gain muscle. You just need a few choice products
that will enhance your diet and training.
There are many "old school" trainers and bodybuilders who profess the uselessness of supplements. They are constantly preaching that they don't work, and that you don't need them. Well, to tell you the truth they are correct,somewhat.
First of all, it's true that there are a great many supplements that do not work. There are many companies out there making totally unsubstantiated or exaggerated claims about their products. Keep in mind, the supplement business is a multi-billion dollar industry. These dishonest companies will say anything just to get your dollar. But, with all of the crap out there, there are some products that will definitely speed up your results and make your training
easier and more convenient. But, in all honesty, you really don't need them. You would still be able to gain mass using my program, it will just take a lot longer, and require more work on
your part. Without supplements, you will really have to spend more time on your diet.
Meal Replacement Powder
For example, the supplement that I depended on the most during my program was the meal replacement powder called Myoplex. This product is designed to give your body the correct nutrition in a simple, easy to mix shake form. Each Myoplex shake replaces one meal. This product mixes in under 2 minutes and gives me the correct amount of protein and carbs I need, very quickly. Unless you like to cook (which I don't), using a meal replacement powder 3 times per day makes dieting much easier. You will then only have to worry about putting together three additional meals instead of six. Also, the whey protein in Myoplex saved me from trying to get my huge daily protein requirement from meat. I would never have made it without these MRP's.
Creatine
Another supplement that has made a tremendous impact on my training and muscle gain is creatine monohydrate. Creatine is a metabolite manufactured by our bodies to supply our muscles with energy. It is found naturally in red meat, but in very minute amounts. There is about 7g of creatine in 12oz of red meat. Creatine is not an anabolic hormone, or a drug of any kind like prohormones. For the most part, it is totally safe. There are no studies on creatine that suggest that it is toxic or harmful in any way -- and there are a ton of studies with creatine, probably more than any current supplement. Through many scientific studies, creatine has been found to help build lean body mass, increase athletic performance, increase endurance and speed recovery.7, 8, 9 Most people who take creatine experience the greatest size and strength gains during their first month of using the product. This is partially because of creatine's cell-volumizing effect. When creatine is stored in the muscles, it also brings along extra water. This extra intracellular fluid expands your muscle volume, giving your muscles a more full, "pumped" look. Make no mistake though, this is not water weight. Water weight is stored just under the skin, giving you a bloated look. The extra fluids creatine brings into the muscles are stored within the cells themselves, making them larger. This super-hydration can possibly increase protein synthesis and minimize muscle loss.10 There are currently many brands and types of creatine on the market. It is most commonly found in powder form, but there is also a liquid and what is called "effervescent" creatine. Be careful with the liquid form because liquid creatine typically becomes unstable after about 12-24 hours. The effervescent creatine is designed to reduce the destruction of creatine in the stomach due to stomach acids. It supposedly allows more creatine to pass into the small intestine where it is absorbed. Do they work? Probably. But remember, but so does the good old powder form — it works for me, and it's inexpensive. I can honestly say that I could not have built the body I have today without the
convenience and enhancements supplements provide. This is a choice that you must decide for yourself. You will be spending your money on these products, so make sure that you are doing it because you want to. Don’t do it because I said you have to, because you don't.
From the Desk of A n t h o n y E l l i s Diet & Supplements
that will enhance your diet and training.
There are many "old school" trainers and bodybuilders who profess the uselessness of supplements. They are constantly preaching that they don't work, and that you don't need them. Well, to tell you the truth they are correct,somewhat.
First of all, it's true that there are a great many supplements that do not work. There are many companies out there making totally unsubstantiated or exaggerated claims about their products. Keep in mind, the supplement business is a multi-billion dollar industry. These dishonest companies will say anything just to get your dollar. But, with all of the crap out there, there are some products that will definitely speed up your results and make your training
easier and more convenient. But, in all honesty, you really don't need them. You would still be able to gain mass using my program, it will just take a lot longer, and require more work on
your part. Without supplements, you will really have to spend more time on your diet.
Meal Replacement Powder
For example, the supplement that I depended on the most during my program was the meal replacement powder called Myoplex. This product is designed to give your body the correct nutrition in a simple, easy to mix shake form. Each Myoplex shake replaces one meal. This product mixes in under 2 minutes and gives me the correct amount of protein and carbs I need, very quickly. Unless you like to cook (which I don't), using a meal replacement powder 3 times per day makes dieting much easier. You will then only have to worry about putting together three additional meals instead of six. Also, the whey protein in Myoplex saved me from trying to get my huge daily protein requirement from meat. I would never have made it without these MRP's.
Creatine
Another supplement that has made a tremendous impact on my training and muscle gain is creatine monohydrate. Creatine is a metabolite manufactured by our bodies to supply our muscles with energy. It is found naturally in red meat, but in very minute amounts. There is about 7g of creatine in 12oz of red meat. Creatine is not an anabolic hormone, or a drug of any kind like prohormones. For the most part, it is totally safe. There are no studies on creatine that suggest that it is toxic or harmful in any way -- and there are a ton of studies with creatine, probably more than any current supplement. Through many scientific studies, creatine has been found to help build lean body mass, increase athletic performance, increase endurance and speed recovery.7, 8, 9 Most people who take creatine experience the greatest size and strength gains during their first month of using the product. This is partially because of creatine's cell-volumizing effect. When creatine is stored in the muscles, it also brings along extra water. This extra intracellular fluid expands your muscle volume, giving your muscles a more full, "pumped" look. Make no mistake though, this is not water weight. Water weight is stored just under the skin, giving you a bloated look. The extra fluids creatine brings into the muscles are stored within the cells themselves, making them larger. This super-hydration can possibly increase protein synthesis and minimize muscle loss.10 There are currently many brands and types of creatine on the market. It is most commonly found in powder form, but there is also a liquid and what is called "effervescent" creatine. Be careful with the liquid form because liquid creatine typically becomes unstable after about 12-24 hours. The effervescent creatine is designed to reduce the destruction of creatine in the stomach due to stomach acids. It supposedly allows more creatine to pass into the small intestine where it is absorbed. Do they work? Probably. But remember, but so does the good old powder form — it works for me, and it's inexpensive. I can honestly say that I could not have built the body I have today without the
convenience and enhancements supplements provide. This is a choice that you must decide for yourself. You will be spending your money on these products, so make sure that you are doing it because you want to. Don’t do it because I said you have to, because you don't.
From the Desk of A n t h o n y E l l i s Diet & Supplements
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