Since we’re all a bunch of active tankies over here, I wanted to discuss the usage of supplements.
In Belgium/The Netherlands the majority of the fitfluencers have convinced their young audience that you won’t be able to get ripped if you don’t take their 40 euro pre workout filled with near lethal amounts of caffeine.
Of course, you don’t need to take all these things in order to improve your physical health. I myself, for example, quit using supplements apart from some vitamin B and calcium supplements (mainly because I eat plant based food and you tend to get shortages of these two things faster). I used to take (vegan) protein shakes for a while but they always upset my stomach and I figured I might as well get my nutrients from food alone.
What kind of, if any, supplements do you take? And how does it benefit you?
I always work out before I break my fast for the day. If i am going for a heavy workout I will drink some BCAA drink with some extra electrolytes. I have noticed a difference in my energy levels. Not initially and not much for a shorter workout but on longer workouts it definitely helps my get in more reps at then end. I also noticed I have a hard time with energy levels of I eat beforehand or if I’m not fasted. Like my body is just way more sluggish. Being fasted plus the BCAAs and electrolytes seems to serve me best.
Post workout I will drink a protein shake or two over the course of several hours while eating my dinner. When I’m doing the intermittent fasting I will usually consume all my protein over the course of 2-4 hours in the evening.