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Suppliments for fitness and weight loss?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
I'm about to start using a gym with the intention of losing an inch or 3 of lard from my waist and gain fitness.

I know I can only acheive my goals by combining cardio work with a sensible diet, but are there any suppliments I can use in conjunction with those which might help?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you're just starting out, most newbies can make easy gains with only proper nutrition needing to be at the back of the mind. I would recommend a quality multivitamin though, and a protein shake only if you have difficulty getting enough lean protein in your diet - protein shakes aren't the be all and end all, just see it as an easy protein source.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Cheers - but I thought protein shakes were for muscle building?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Like I said, see them as a convinient source of protein. Are you following a cardio only programme? Cardio tends to make you a smaller version of what you are now (I learned that the hard way) and depending on the type of intensity you choose, different intensities will burn off more fat than others. I'd recommend you do some form of resistance training, it doesn't have to be training with weights.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I would avoid using supplements without consulting your doctor first.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    go_away wrote: »
    Like I said, see them as a convinient source of protein. Are you following a cardio only programme? Cardio tends to make you a smaller version of what you are now (I learned that the hard way) and depending on the type of intensity you choose, different intensities will burn off more fat than others. I'd recommend you do some form of resistance training, it doesn't have to be training with weights.

    Cheers for that - I've been given a cardio programme which involves the treadmill, rower, cross trainer etc as well as a circuit training set too, around 20 reps on a manageable weight for each muscle. The sports centre has a bar which sells one-shot Promax protein shakes for about £2 so I'll just quaff one after a session.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I know a lot buddies of mine that take those shakes before a workout and they really believe in them. Supplements for working out? I feel that ginseng is a good herb for extra stamina. You can buys that herb just about anywhere. Proper dieting is crucial for the best results. Stay away from the fast food. Eat foods higher in natural protein, grain. I hope that helps. :yippe:
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