Supplements for Beginners

                                                     

Supplements are raved about by some, ridiculed by others, but there is no doubting that they can help you along the road to supreme fitness. Of course, it's all about finding the right balance so that the supplements are just that; a supplement to your routine rather than the core reason behind it.

Create a routine

If you want to add supplements into your routine, you may want to start off by creating a workout programme that you can follow. Take the time to focus on the different parts of the body that you're trying to target and ensure that you're doing specific exercises for each section.

Having a detailed routine will allow you to work each muscle group at a set time and ensure that you get the results that you want. It may be the case that you spend a day working on your legs and then another day on your stomach, then a day on your arms and shoulders. You can then rotate and mix up the days on which you work out each section.

Ramp it up

Once you've got your routine in place and have made it a habit, you can then start to add to it and create a unique exercise programme for you. This is where the supplements will come into it. Some people think that you can just take any old supplement and you will magically get the results you want overnight. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well that's because it is.

Supplements won't give you instantaneous results that will last over the long term; they are designed as an add-on to your routine that may help to enhance the overall result. High protein supplements may seem to suddenly make you bulk but there is more work involved than that. Proteins are one of the most popular types of supplements used by people trying to get the optimum amount of nutrition. They offer the body that little something extra to enable it to work harder or simply to keep it in tip-top condition.

When to use

One of the most important things to bear in mind when taking supplements is the timing of taking them. The results may be more effective if the timing is right so this isn't something that should be ignored. On top of that, the amount you take is also important and you may find you have an adverse result if you take too much or too little.

Taking too much protein can affect the kidneys and the liver so it's absolutely essential that you measure out your supplements carefully. It's easy to think that more is better but that is rarely the case in these circumstances.

Protein - and other supplements - are designed to enhance your workout and the overall results but they should be taken with care. Replacing your regular diet with proteins and other supplements is not going to give you better results. In fact, it may actually cause long-term harm to the body so be sure to follow the instructions carefully and do what's right for your body, not what everyone else is doing.

Below is the list of Top 5 Bodybuilding Supplements in the World

1. CREATINE(Creatine monohydrate):

Creatine is 100% natural and occurs naturally in many foods; therefore, it can never be banned from any sports or international competitions (unless they banned eating meat). Many foods especially herring, salmon, tuna, and beef contain some creatine. However, the very best source of creatine by far is creatine monohydrate because it contains more creatine per weight of material than any other source.Creatine is bodybuilding's ultimate supplement, and for good reason. For one thing, creatine can significantly increase lean muscle mass in just two weeks. It is also responsible for improving performance in high-intensity exercise, increasing energy levels, and speeding up recovery rates. It's no wonder athletes who use it have such of an edge over those who do not. Soon nearly every athlete who competes will use it (if they don't already). Creatine's ability to enhance energy reserves in muscles comes from its muscle protein synthesizing action, while minimizing protein breakdown. This occurs because creatine has the awesome effect of super-hydrating muscle cells with water. It enhances muscles' growth too-making muscle fibers bigger and stronger.

2. WHEY PROTEIN:

Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is incredible stuff. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. Whoa! Nearly every bodybuilder knows the importance of protein supplementation. Studies have been conducted that compare whey protein to other sources. They have found that whey protein contains the perfect combination of overall amino acid makeup... and in just the right concentrations for optimal performance in the body. Both hormonal and cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced with supplementation of whey protein, too! Not to mention the benefits whey protein has on the body's immune system according to documented scientific research. Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and helps support a health immune system. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled with exercise will result in consistent muscle building

3. NITRIC OXIDE(NO):

Nitric Oxide controls the circulation of blood, and transmits messages between nerve cells. The fact that nitric oxide increases blood flow should make it of interest to bodybuilders, as increased blood flow will serve to deliver more nutrients to muscles, thus helping muscles become larger when subject to stress.Nitric oxide also affects the endocrine system. It affects the release of gonadotroptin releasing hormone, as well as the release of adrenaline from the adrenal medulla

4. GLUTAMINE:

Glutamine is highly in demand throughout the body. It is used in the gut and immune system extensively to maintain optimal performance.* 60% of free-form amino acids floating in skeletal muscles is L-glutamine. L-glutamine plays a very important role in protein metabolism, and it appears to be a very important nutrient for body builders.* When supplemented, it may help body builders reduce the amount of muscle deterioration that occurs because other tissues that need glutamine will not rob the glutamine stored in the muscle cells

5. MULTI-VITAMIN:

Multivitamin and mineral supplements are perhaps the most important single supplement that can be consumed by bodybuilders and athletes. For the human body to perform at its maximum potential, it must be fed a vast and complex array of vital nutrients. Becoming deficient in just one of these essential vitamins or minerals breaks down the metabolic pathway that produces optimum efficiency and performance declines. Not good! Daily consumption of a high-potency multivitamin/multimineral formula may help ensure the presence of essential cofactors necessary for thousands of metabolic reactions