SUPPLEMENTS, CARBS, TIMING AND PURPOSE
Written by Coach Dill
Often times you might wonder what supplements should I be taking? What protein powder do I need, should I take creatine, what kind of pre workout should I get? What works best? The truth is you can get all of these things in the foods you eat daily in some way or another. Supplement is defined as “something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.” What this means is that you are adding to something you could be lacking or already have. The fact of the matter is the same energy you get from supplements you can get from eating whole foods.
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WHAT WILL GIVE ME THAT EXTRA BOOST?
Since carbohydrates are generally our bodies’ first source for fuel it only makes sense that we are consuming enough carbs before our training sessions and in life. This does NOT mean pretzels, chips, cereals, and quick fix carbs. This is complex carbs like papayas, dragon fruit, mangos, apples, etc. These will help fuel our glycogen stores and will allow our muscles to produce enough ATP for energy output. Now this can vary if you are in a fasted state or depending on what kind of diet you may be following, but generally speaking this is a sure way to improve performance. Another great earth-grown food that is worth looking at are the different mushrooms such as “Lion's Mane” and “Reishi” that have known scientific benefits for reducing fatigue, boosting mood, improving endurance, and increasing fat metabolism. We have to look at eating the right types of foods that are going to supply our body, mind, and soul with the energy it needs to keep going and be our best selves.
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THERE ARE NATURAL WAYS TO GET THE ENERGY WE ARE LOOKING FOR. IT’S OKAY TO TAKE MORE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS FROM TIME TO TIME BUT LET’S WORK ON FINDING WHAT’S NATURALLY MADE FIRST.
