SPORT SUPPLEMENTS

By: Ricky Bailey

What is a sport supplement? They are products used to enhance athletic

performance that may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, or botanicals (plants) — or any concentration, extract, or combination of these. These products are generally available over the counter without a prescription, they are also known as dietary supplements.

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Sport Supplements are broken down into 4 different categories: Protein, Pre-Workout, Intra-Workout, and Post-Workout.

Benefits of Protein Shakes Recovery

During your workout you tear and damage the skeletal muscle tissue. Drinking a protein shake after a workout, however, provides the nutrients and amino acids necessary to start the recovery and regeneration process. The amino acids help to build and repair muscles and bones along with other body cells damaged during the workout. Athletes or bodybuilders looking to build muscle mass and strength should consume 30 to 45 g of protein, while others can see benefits from 15 to 30 g of protein.

Energy Protein shakes provide a quick source of energy by replenishing

glycogen stores lost during the workout. Carbohydrates, for example, are a primary source of energy and the carbohydrates in the protein shake "refuel" your body to replenish the energy stores in the skeletal muscles, liver and blood. The protein, carbohydrates and other nutrients in the protein shake help your body control various bodily functions such as metabolism.

Protein What are protein shakes?

Protein is one of the body's main building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, and other tissues. Used often by athletes, protein shakes come in many combinations of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. They can range from 100% protein to mostly carbohydrates with a little added protein and fat. Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors in powder form or in ready-to-drink packages, such as cans or foil packs.

Benefits Cont. Weight Loss

Weight loss is a common fitness goal and consuming a protein shake after a workout may help you reach your weight loss goals. By drinking a protein shake after a workout, you reduce your daily caloric intake while consuming a small amount of protein and additional nutrients. However, protein shakes are designed to complement a balanced nutrition plan of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein along with regular physical activity.

Pre-Workout What is Pre-Workout?

A supplement in either powder form or ready to drink container that is taken before workouts to gain mental focus, energy, and “pump.”

Main Ingredients Creatine Monohydrate (Strength) Taurine (Strength) Beta-Alanine (Endurance) Caffeine (Energy) Tyrosine (Energy) Arginine (“Pump”)

Pre-Workout Benefits Improve performance Increase strength Increase endurance Decrease muscle breakdown during training Increase protein synthesis Improve energy and focus Improve nutrient delivery and assimilation Increase metabolic rate (fat burning) Create an optimal hormonal environment

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Intra-Workout What is Intra-Workout?

Powder form supplement that you take during workouts to help with endurance.

Main Ingredients Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine (BCAA’S), all

help muscle tissues minimize catabolism and keep building and repairing muscles during training.

Fast Acting Carbohydrates Blend of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that

are designed to promote mental clarity, strength output, and muscular volume throughout the workout.

Benefits of Intra-Workout Kick-starting muscle recovery during the

workout Replenishing glycogen stores to support

endurance Fighting creatine phosphate depletion

and support strength output Encouraging mental focus and

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Post-Workout What is post workout?

Powder supplement that can be added to water, and help’s with muscle recovery.

Main Ingredients Creatine (monohydrate, Kre-Alkalyn,

Micronized, Chelate) Glutamine BCAA’S (Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine) Carbohydrates

Benefits of Post-Workout Muscle energy storage for your next

workout Providing fast-absorbing protein in order

to repair muscle tissue Fighting lean muscle tissue breakdown

(catabolism) A healthy immune system for handling

stress from exercise http://

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