Supplements
can aid you in terms of weight and cardio training. They are specially designed
for either heavier weight training, mass-gain or restrictive fat-loss modes.
All
supplements are taken specifically at the clients risk, certain people have
experienced side effects and to be honest, it is far better to dose up on
vitamins and minerals.
Here
are a few of the more popular on the market and their effects
| Supplement |
Action |
Taken on |
Usual dosage |
| Creatine |
Improves strength performance and workout recovery |
After training in mass-gain mode |
2-20g daily |
| Glutamine |
Helps muscle recovery and immune system |
When on diet or periods of high-intensity training or stress |
5-20g daily |
| HMB |
Can help decrease muscle breakdown and increase muscle mass |
During high-intesity training or after a long break |
3-5g daily |
| ZMA |
Increases testosterone and IGF-1 levels, which are needed
for growth |
After training |
2-3 caps daily |
| CHONDROITIN & GLUCOSAMINE
(COMBO) |
Maintain Joint Health |
Regulary |
1.2-1.5g chondroitin;
1.5-3g glucosamine |
| EPHEDRINE & CAFFEINE (COMBO) |
Fat loss;
metabolism increase and appetite suppressant |
During fat-loss dieting |
20-75mg ephedrine daily;
100-200mg caffeine |
| MELATONIN |
Sleep aid & recovery |
Before bed |
1-3mg |
