For Beginners!

If you are new to bodybuilding supplements, then you have come to the right place to find out what they are and how they can enhance your bodybuilding workouts. There are many different varieties available. Stop by your local health store and look into the many aisles and aisles of supplements. You will soon be overwhelmed with all the choices available.

Protein is used to build muscles. The effects of protein are needed for the body to gain energy and strength. Proteins are found naturally in meats and cheeses. But for the extra added amount of protein that a bodybuilder needs, protein shakes, bars, and protein in powder form are needed to help build those strong muscles that you want and need.

Creatine is found in our bodies and in foods we consume. It delivers water and sodium to our muscles to give the extra energy in our muscles. It is found in both pill and powder form. This substance is important to help our bodies to get fluid and salt into the system.

Pre-workout supplements are found in almost every health food store. They contain different vitamins that will help our body get ready for a workout. So take this supplement from one hour to half an hour before working out or as described on the supplement packaging.

Post workout supplements are like the pre-workout variety except they are to be used up to thirty minutes after the workout or as prescribed on the bottle. These can be very useful in the form of helping your body recover from the workout and get the additional nutrients to where they need to be absorbed in the body.

Weight loss supplements are used for help in losing weight and burning fat. These usually contain water reduction ingredients and some form of a stimulant. These should be used cautiously. The effects can be devastating if used in the wrong way.

Weight gain supplements are a combination of vitamins but basically use protein to help in building muscle mass. The adding of additional muscle mass is what adds weight to your body in a healthful and pleasing way.

Some popular brands of these bodybuilding vitamins include Sizeon, GNC, and BSN. There are health food stores and nutrient stores that sell only these brands. You may also buy these online as well. Use caution when ordering online as you should trust the retailer and their reputation. Check them out carefully before buying. You don't want to put cheap supplements in your body until you are sure they will be healthy for you.

In conclusion, there are many supplements available today. You should research your supplements carefully before using them, as not all supplements will be appropriate to your level of fitness and bodybuilding goals. It is helpful to read reviews from other people who are using the different products. This is a big decision and should not be always based on the best price.

Rest Days

It's essential to take rest days. These are days of low to none physical exertion. The best thing to do on such day is take a walk or ride a bicycle. This will give you cardio and something to do. Rest Days enable your body to repair tissue and prepare you for a good workout the next day. Taking a rest day doesn't mean your lazy, it means your focused and know what you're doing. Rest Days should be utilized especially during weight training. You need to give those tendons and tissue repair time. During a rest day you could work on another muscle group which would be a good use of time.   

Creatine Vs. Whey Protein: The Age Old Debate

For as long as they've been around there has been a debate. What is better? Creatine or Whey Protein powder. If you're under 16 years of age don't mess with Creatine wait until you're a bit older. Whey Protein   is a good 30 minutes after post-workout supplement. It helps you repair tissue and feel less sore. Creatine helps you do more reps and thus build muscle quicker. Creatine keeps you going during the workout versus Whey Protein helps you recover. Well here's what you should do, a combination! Use Creatine during your workout and then after the workout drink some Whey Protein. This will help you recover quicker and build bigger muscles. The best of both worlds!

Tip Number Two: Stay Focused

By this time you should of outlined your goals. Your desired weight and how long you have to get there. It is integral to stay focused. You have a goal, stick to it. Do not deviate from the path, if you were to stray from the path you will not be able to get back on it. Staying focused is the based from which all other parts of bulking up becomes. You want to get big, you need to get big, don't be eating outside your diet. Well you might say "Just this one time", if you do that then "Just this one time" becomes a routine once a day and you get fat instead of muscular.Stay focused is a mind game, you versus yourself. You must train yourself to stay on the task at hand and complete your workout/diet. There are some exceptions among these are: injury and sickness. When injured or sick you must focus on healing and getting back into the swing of things. Be smart, stay focused, get big!

New Technique!

Want big arms? Here is a great routine to get those ripped biceps that you have fantasize about since you were say about thirteen.

1. NOTES: If you are a naturally skinny person (a hardgainer who always has abs regardless of diet), then perform only once a week for 5 weeks before moving to routine #2. Otherwise, use a training frequency of twice a week leaving 2 or 3 days of rest in between and perform for 3 weeks before moving to routine #2).
   
   Superset: Preacher Curls 10 sets of 10 reps (no rest)
   Triceps Dips 10 sets of 10 reps (1 minute rest)
   
   Superset: Hammer Curls 2 sets of 12-15 reps (no rest)
   Triceps Pushdowns 2 sets of 12-15 reps (1 minute rest)

Try it out! Feedback would be great!

Bulk Up Now! Tip Numero Uno: Eat Right!

Crash dieting and splurging on fatty foods won't get you anywhere. When you start to bulk up or lose weight you must set a specific diet and workout plan. You need to outline how many calories it takes to maintain your current body weight and how much you would like to lose or gain to reach a certain weight. If you deviate much from the set path then the results will be skewed. Part of such plan is the workout. If you do not stick to your workout plan as well then you will not reach the wanted weight. Remember to pace your workout; don't go hard weightlifting everyday because you will injure yourself. Balance the workout like you balance your diet. More starches (quick energy) on cardio days versus proteins on heavy weightlifting days.

Bulk Up Now!

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