Do You Really Want to Finish 1st?
Enhancing Performance is the goal of
many people. Even if your goal is
to lose weight or increase muscle or
both, performance is still an indirect
goal of yours.
Increasing performance means to
improve at a specific athletic event, or
constantly improve the intensity of your
workouts. Generally if your
performance is increasing your body has
to adapt and get in better shape to deal
with the imposed demands.
Many supplement companies got their
start creating supplements for athletes.
They were the legal option to illegal
steroids that the athletes could use to
increase their chances of winning their
individual competitions.
Since today resistance training,
cardio and being a member of a gym and
working out is in the mainstream there
are supplements for everyone.
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 Cytomax
Pre-formance
Designed to be ingested 30-60 minutes before physical
activity. Cytomax Pre-formance is a protein heavy
pre-workout drink mixture. It contains some other
interesting vitamins, minerals and free form amino acids.
If your last meal before your physical activity was rich in
protein it may be wise to just the regular Cytomax instead.
Pre-formance comes in a few different flavors |
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Cytomax
Recovery
Cytomax recovery is similar to Pre-formance but it is
specifically designed for recovery of exercise. Should
be taken within the hour after cessation of exercise. |
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Cytomax
(sports drink)
Similar to Gatorade, Cytomax is an electrolyte fluid
replacement drink. Unlike Gatorade which uses sucrose
syrup (table sugar) Cytomax uses a blend of maltodextrin
(complex carb) and other sugars. It tastes great, is
available in powder and seems to be great for fluid
replacement during exercise and increased energy.
Some flavors have caffeine. |
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Creatine
Ethyl Ester
Creatine has been proven to get good results for most
people. Once the most expensive supplement is now
cheap in it's monohydrate form The newest form of
creatine, ethyl ester (caps or tabs) is taken 30 minutes
prior to working out on an empty stomach and has seemed to
improve the effects of creatine and lessen the side effects.
Expect to feel extra strength and short duration energy
on your first workout and every one after while taking
creatine ethyl ester. MRI is far superior, but Axis
Labs is cheaper and works as well. |
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BSN
NO-Xplode
This stuff is rocket fuel! It is loaded with
everything they could think of to boost performance in the
weight room. The main, addictive ingredient seems to
be the almost 200mg of caffeine which is not prominently
mentioned on the label. The first time I took this
stuff I could do 5 extra pull-ups! |
Pre-Exercise
Supplements for Performance Enhancement
Pre-exercise supplements are usually
filled with carbohydrate and some
protein, and maybe some antioxidants and
electrolytes.
The main ingredient in many pre
exercise supplements is caffeine.
Beware of this if you are sensitive to
caffeine. Caffeine is a powerful
performance enhancer and is a controlled
substance in the Olympics
If you have not eaten a proper meal
before working out, a supplement is a
great idea and may even be superior to
food.
Post-Exercise Supplement
Post-exercise nutrition is always
where you make your gains.
Do you remember what the optimal
carbohydrate : protein ratio is?
Most liquid protein drinks are an
option for post exercise with the hope
your body will not catabolize or break
down its own muscle. The best
option is to get a 4 or 6 : 1
carbohydrate : protein ratio shake, or
bar, such as normal Power Bar
Performance, which has 45 grams of carb
and 10 grams of protein or about a 4:1
ratio!
More Supplement
Information ; Support Your Goals
Overall Health & Wellness
Have
you ever wondered if dietary supplements
are for you? Learn why all supplements
are goal specific and which ones will
help you achieve your fitness goals.
Weight Loss
Are you trying to Lose weight?
Learn which supplements can help
you "supplement" your diet,
nutrition and exercise program
to help you burn fat and with
weight loss.
Muscle Gain
If
you have always been skinny or
if you want to increase your
slowing metabolism, you can most
definitely use supplements to
supplement your mass gaining
exercise, fitness and diet
regimen.
Best Muscle Building Supplement
AskTheTrainer has an in-depth
feature about the best creatine
supplement and explanations why
it works best to help you gain
muscle.
Meal Replacement
Are you always on the go? If you
are pressed for time, you can
use protein bars and shakes to
supplement your normal nutrition
and diet. This helps you get all
the vitamins and minerals you
need to achieve your goals.
Steroids
Steroids ; Are they really as bad as
the media claims? Why would someone take a steroid? What forms do
they come in?
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