School is in, and we’re signed up for JOE’s Guide to Sports Nutrition with our personal trainer Dan Smullen, who tells us all about the supplements we should be taking.
Anyone who works out knows that the effort you put in at the weights bench needs to be matched by what you’re doing in the kitchen. But what about when you’ve just finished a tough workout and you need to fuel yourself, stat?
Probably the most important supplement will be a whey protein shake. If you’re going to go from zero physical activity to working hard, it’s going to hurt your muscles big time, and whey protein after you hit the gym helps you to recover more quickly by providing easily accessible amino acids. It also encourages you to build muscle, which aids weight loss.
Taking this post-workout shake is going to be easier than grilling up a chicken breast, and it also means that you can get it within that 30-minute window after you finish which is when your muscles will respond quickest to whatever food supply you take in.
What is whey protein? And what are amino acids you say?
Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese making process, which has been found to be highly nutritious, due to the high protein content & the amino acid profile which naturally occurs in this product.
Amino Acids are the smaller particles which make up protein & are also the building blocks of muscle, hence the importance of having a whey protein shake directly after training.
It’s also key to look after your body’s vitamins and mineral requirements, which is why Opti-Men is going to keep you healthy as you push your body for more. Opti-Men provides a blend of nutrients specifically designed to give men the things they need to recover.
Finally, if you’ve found that the last set is the most difficult, or you can’t get through those final reps, then add Amino Energy to your cupboard and kiss goodbye to your previous personal bests, because they’re about to get smashed.
Amino Energy contains 100mg of caffeine plus 5g of essential amino acids. Caffeine has been shown to improve exercise output by up to 30% and amino acids help to support muscle maintenance, so you’ll notice your energy, endurance and focus will be at new levels, pushing you to your absolute max.
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