Supplements… a Do or a Don’t?

The world of workout supplements is dizzyingly confusing; so many choices.. pre- workout, recovery, branch chain aminos, creatine, protein powder, caffeine and fish oil. They promise to help you work out harder, recover faster, gain more muscle, lose more weight. Use this one 30 minutes before workout, take 2 of those in the morning, drink that immediately after workouts, take 3 tablespoons of this before bed.
Purists will tell you that you can and should satisfy all your nutritional needs with foods. But in today’s hustle and bustle world is that realistic? Who hasn’t used a protein shake for meal replacement or post workout recovery drink?
Be cautious when doing internet research; claims from ‘experts’ you’ve never heard of can be found to support a hundred different opinions. And to add to the mix, some supplements can have adverse effects when taken with prescribed or over the counter medications. Even things we think of as safe or even good for us like caffeine (using too much even just one time can cause heart problems) and protein (too much can cause kidney damage) can be dangerous if misused. It’s smart to discuss your plan with your doctor before taking anything.

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Workout of the Day
OTM x10 min:
Even - 3 Bench press @ 70% of 1RM
Odd - 8 T-bar rows, medium
then
20 Minute AMRAP:
1 Legless Rope Climb
3 Bench Press @ bodyweight
5 Box Jumps 32/24″
20 Double Unders

then
Extra credit
3 minutes of accumulated ring support (top position) hold. Do 10 Supermans each time you come off.

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