Sti_Prodrive

Bodybuilders, who takes Vitamins & Supplements? What is the best thing out there in the market to take to increases energy and muscle mass ?

There are too many supplements out there & most of them are just there to make there money!!

I dont know anyone who has taken it & has made a big improvement!

Anyone ??

StickyMicky

tin of tunafish

The Chief

Fookin 'ell i'm not a body builder far from it but i'mpretty well up on lifting weights and getting strong.

There are no magic pills, but the main pointers for increasing strength are:

Dont train a bodypart more than once a week i.e. chest, back, etc. train maximum of 3 times a week but with real intensity. what i mean by this is dont **** about chatting to your mates, get in and get out. i'm done in under an hour. and after warming up really push yourself, dont be half hearted. i'm a right miserable git in the gym i go with a couple of lads who do mainly cardio but once in the gym i hardly speak to them and go and do my own thing.

Protein, your body needs sufficient protein to grow, make sure you pay particular attention to diet. eat 5 small meals a day. all with sufficient protein. if you struggle putting weight on then take a protein shake. this is a good idea anyway after a workout as the protein is quickly absorbed into the body as it is in liquid form.

get plenty of rest and dont over do the booze.

The Chief

Oh and have a couple of Bananas about an hour before your workout and drink plenty (but not too much) of water. it really does make a difference.

New_scooby_04

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Awwwww sh*t!! I was doing so well till that point

The Chief

Hold on a minute - i never said i praticed what i preached

SunnySideUp

I'm 19 1/2 stone and take no supplements or vitamins ......... I do eat like a pig, mind you

j4ckos mate

lad i sit next to has taken lots of protein drinks, you mix them with milk.
its given him ibs, he thinks

bob r

iTrader: (46)

Creatine is a fantastic size building supplement.
I put on well over half a stone when using Creatine and training.
It also makes you stronger.

bob r

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The Chief

Creatine works by making muscles contract harder and does make you a bit stronger. but as for putting on lean muscle size i've yet to be convinced. it just caused me to have water retention.

I just used to wee a lot with it.

It may have changed now as i took it when it first came out, and supplements tend to evolve.

try CNP they are a good brand, maybe speak to Kerry Kayes who is Ricky Hattons strength coach and nutritionist. he really knows his stuff.

The Chief

I wondered what the hell you were on about.

i thought you were taking the p***!!!

Sti_Prodrive

me tooo b

Sti_Prodrive

me tooo !

finalzero

BSN No-Explode for vascularity and energy boost (stuff is amazing, gives you a pleasant high when your training).

Reflex Protien, pure whey protien and comes in various flavours, suppliement your daily diet with 1 or 2 or shakes but don't be an idiot and replace your meals with it (I mix it with 35% milk and rest water).

After you have finished the BSN stuff you could try Maxi Muscle Extreme Creatine - again another product that worked really well without causing the crappy bloated feeling you get off creatine but MM stuff is a bit expensive.

Sti_Prodrive

See the thing is, I overweight i have a small fat belly but i would like to turn it into muscles/6pac, my arms are big but also needs to be turned into muscle too. I've been training for sometime now but I always lose my energy very fast. I dont need to put anymore weight on! I need somthing which can give me a high boost & fast recovery suppliment.

Myles

iTrader: (40)

Not everyone reacts positively to creatine, whether it be Creatine Ethyl Ester (doesnt require a glucose based delivery into your system), or Monohydrate(does require sugar delivery). I swear by Muscleform Ceemax (CEE) personally. Tastes like **** but seems to give me a good increase in strength.

mamoon2

Impossible mate, like saying i've got a Fiesta but i need to turn it into an Evo.

You need to burn off the fat and then build up lean muscle. Plenty of cardio should get the fat off then increase the weights for your muscle mass, but can't really do both things at the same time effectively

The Chief

You need energy to train, dont go starving yourself because you might lose weight but you'll lose lean mass as well. eat 5 small meals as this will stabalize your blood sugar level. eating two big f*** off meals and your body will not be able to process it and convert it to fat.

up your cardio and keep it seperate from your weight training routine if you can, do your cardio in the morning if possible, say 30 minutes 3 times a week.

on the whole diet thing, i'm sure i'm a lot heavier than you (fatter) but following a sensible eating and training regime i've put lean muscle on yet lost over 3 stone so something is working.

eat well but eat clean, go easy on red meat and eat clean protein, skinless chicken, turkey, and fish.

dont have loads of carbs before bed and stay away from processed foods at all costs.

Sti_Prodrive

when I check my weight it tell's me " GET DA *** OFF ME U FAT B_______ "

losin weight is bloody hard!! I train very hard, I go footy twice aweek & I also do sit up's too but im always low in energy..

The Chief

Really look at your diet, eating less is not always the key.

you need energy to train and good quality foods spread throughout the day.

what do you eat mate?

Sti_Prodrive

loads of indian curry's
morning...
tea, milk, egg, toste & grilled chicken

lunch time,
pasta, rice, tuna bun, boiled veg

night time,
a must, CURRY! or take away as mum is ill so most of the time im F'ed for food & end up cocking it up at times..

Sti_Prodrive

o yeh, cant forget the odd kitkat & nick naks at times

The Chief

Dont have too much white pasta - if you must try and have whoalmeal as the body processes whoalmeal better than white as it is processed.

Curries are a no no, can you make your own????

I've got a great recipe for a really healthy curry, eat this with Basmati rice and bobs your uncle

Sti_Prodrive

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Myles

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Its not impossible, have you seen BarryBoys?

The Chief

I'll send it later mate as its at home

Sti_Prodrive

O MAN, im feeeeeling that I think i might try BSN No-Explode, with alot of cardio..

Myles

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The No-Xplode effect is good to start with, but you get used to it over a short time.

pimmo2000

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Some people like myself no matter how well you eat and how much or well you train will have real difficulty gaining.

You have to enjoy it .. if you don't you wont gain...