BOOST YOUR WORKOUT Understanding the key players when it comes to workout supplements can be intimidating. Here are some of the buzz supplements in the fitness industry right now. Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi
EAT well and take the correct supplements so your body works well. | CLEM ONOJEGHUO Unsplash
A NUTRITION guide and a good fitness plan go hand in hand. It’s always worth remembering that a healthy eating lifestyle can help you obtain most of the essential nutrients to create the body you desire. But eating all the food groups that our body needs isn’t always possible. If you’re looking to maximize athletic performance, you may have considered taking workout supplements. Understanding the key players when it comes to workout supplements can be intimidating. Here are some of the buzz supplements in the fitness industry right now. Omy Naidoo, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Newtricion Wellness Dieticians explains what they are and what they do in your body. Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy or fuel therefore you need a good quality carbohydrate intake so that you have adequate energy levels before, during and after training. This is even more important during resistance training Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s), essential amino acids, which umbrella 3 amino acids, namely valine, isoleucine and leucine. The body cannot produce these so they have to be consumed in your diet. BCAA’s are needed for building muscle mass and maintaining good muscles. They are considered “anabolic” meaning they help you build mass. Having good muscle stores is not only key for bodybuilders, but in general for those wanting to lose weight, increasing muscle mass helps to increase your metabolism. Electrolytes are minerals which carry a charge. They have various functions including hydration, muscle contracting, heart beat, as well as help produce energy. So they have a vital role you body function during physical activity but also after physical activity in the recovery phase Leucine is important for protein synthesis and
