Fitness professionals usually recommend taking supplements. If you are a beginner, understanding nutritional supplements can be tricky. Some individuals say supplements will make you bigger while others believe they are unnecessary. Before you get into supplements, here is a beginner guide in understanding the importance of supplements.

Multi-Vitamin
These days with the way we eat multi-vitamins should form part of your healthy diet. They help because they help support our general health and wellbeing. Combined with a healthy diet they provide us with the essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to run optimally and efficiently. They can help us during times of stress, can help increase energy levels, with immunity and many more benefits.

 Protein
Protein is one of the most popular nutritional supplements today. It is readily available in the market. It comes in a powder form with different flavors like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. It is usually mixed with water or milk.

The purpose of taking a protein supplement is to get your recommended daily dose of protein. This can help whether you are trying to lose body fat or gain lean muscle. It can also be beneficial after a workout  because they are easily digested and can help in the recovery a
nd repair of muscles.

Fish Oil
Fish oil include high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil can aid in heart health, joint health, cognitive function and more. If you are not eating plenty of fish, taking fish oil is recommended.

BCAA
If you want to take your performance and recovery to the next level, take the branched chain amino acids or most commonly known as BCAA. This supplement can also effectively reduce muscle breakdown and thus aid in muscle growth and recovery.

Creatine
Another popular supplement is Creatine. Studies show that this supplement can boost athlete’s performance especially if the workout involves weight-lifting and other high-intensity activities. Since it increases energy and strength, you are able to lift heavier or perform at a higher intensity for a longer period of time.

Whether you are bulking up or toning, the right supplement can be essential in improving your health and fitness. If you are only starting out, it is recommended to stick to your diet and routine to see results. Keep in mind that nutritional supplements will never replace consistent exercise and intake of balanced diet and nutrition.

If your unsure whether you should be taking some type of supplement with your training regime, Speak to one of our professional trainers and we can make some suggestions for you. Call 1800 791 484 or Send An Online Enquiry