I followed a link from Princess L recently, and read this article from T-Nation. It appears to be around five years old.
It seems to make a lot of sense.
http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_nutrition/the_top_10_post_workout_nutrition_mythsI, just like most weight trainers, want to know what I'm doing has purpose. I've just recently started doing some supps again, keeping it reasonably simple. It looks like this: one scoop Superpump 250 pre workout, 2 scoops Celltech and 1.5 scoops whey protein post workout. I don't take anything on non training days, and I'm training with weights four days a week.
I've read about postworkout 'windows' and all that for years...but does the above article basically throw a wrench in all that? I mean, the studies that have been done don't appear to include weight trained individuals, and the whole 'speed' of different proteins seems to be all marketing.
For years, I haven't bothered with supplements. I can't say my workouts have been stellar, but now that I'm back on track this year, I find they're helping me out...especially the Superpump (but even that works much better when my meals are on time and healthy).
Everything tells me that supplements are a waste of time and money, yet I'm experiencing a better mood, better workouts and and overall better time in the gym now that I'm incorporating them into my routine (decent sleep, good nutrition).
I guess you can't look at things in black and white, much like life itself. There's a grey area regarding sports supplementation, and the only thing I can say is that I'm taking a minimal approach yet reaping benefits. I'll keep using em for the summer and take a break in the fall, so I can compare.
Any thoughts?...especially on the information in this link? It appears to just shut down the arguments for taking supplements, period. Just eat right all the time and you'll get the same results.
