Everyone wants a
kick start, something to get them ahead of someone else, anything to make them
look a little bit bigger, more toned, or even faster. Maybe you need to gain
weight or even lose weight. Some people
like where their weight is at and just want to tone up. With the proper
knowledge supplements can give you this head start. You need to understand that
companies that manufacture these products are looking for the best way to get
your money. So the first step in finding the right kind of supplement for you
is to do your homework.
Protein is the
most common and underrated supplement on the market today. Although there are a
ton of different kinds and brands out there, whey, soy and egg are just a few
common ones. Whey protein is fast absorbing and is also very diverse. Whey can
be taken as a meal replacement shake, a pre-work-out snack or even
post-work-out for rebuilding and gaining lean muscle.
Now on the market there is a whey protein that
can be absorbed at a slower rate for taking before bed to help recover. Casein
protein is more effective before bed or as a meal replacement because it slows
down the rebuilding time; this makes it perfect for long lasting hunger relief.
Protein can often be overused; unused protein often turns into fat. The general
rule of thumb is one gram of protein per one pound of body fat per day. |
Body Fat in lbs. =
(Total Bodyweight) (Body Fat Percentage (in
decimal form))
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Lean Body Mass =
Total Bodyweight - Body Fat in lbs.
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So
someone who weighs 173 pounds with a body fat percentage of 17.5% would
calculate as follows:
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(173)(.175) =
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30.3 lbs.
of body fat
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173 - 30.3 =
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142.7 LBM
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There are many
misunderstandings when it comes to protein. Most people think why buy something
that you can obtain by eating the right foods? Well, here is the answer to
that: sure, egg protein is great for you and there is absolutely nothing wrong
with using eggs as a source of protein, what if you could have a substance so
pure and so advanced, that is extracted from milk at its most potent form. Whey
is actually extracted as a by-product of cheese. Whey protein highlights the
essential muscle rebuilding substances and amino acids.
Creatine is another natural supplement that
can be taken. This substance can also be a huge waste of money if the proper
precautions are not taken. Creatine is naturally produced in the human body;
it’s made up of three essential amino acids that are responsible for short
powerful movements in the body. Creatine is not something that should be taken
before a game or a cardio work out. Extensive saturation of creatine in the
muscle tissue results in the hydration of muscle and the increase in muscle
size and stamina. It is very important to work out a proper dose schedule
because creatine is something that will not be effective once in a while. It
takes about a week before one’s body can adapt and the creatine is fully
saturated in the tissue. A huge side effect of creatine is dehydration, because
creatine absorbs water to provide for muscles, this makes it essential to
consume large amounts of water daily.
