My last blog post was about steroids in the game of baseball. Since then, Sammy Sosa has now been mentioned as one of the 104 players that failed a drug test in the year where they were deciding whether to test players or not. I have a feeling there is going to be news like this coming out all the time now. I will try not to discuss it much after this though...
I have attached a copy of a good article about supplements to this blog, and it's worth taking the time to read. Here is the link:
People often ask me about supplements and what I would suggest. The first question I ALWAYS have for them is how is their nutrition. It doesn't do any good to spend a bunch of money and take supplements, if you eat like crap. If you don't eat well, make that the first adjustment you make. The supplement is meant for just that...to SUPPLEMENT your diet. Make sure to get a good balance of protein, carbs, and fats. Depending on the goals of your workouts, you may require more or less calories. The same workout could produce mass for one person, and weight loss for another...all based on the nutrition for both people.
I am not a huge fan of the supplement industry, but make sure to do your research if you decide to take something. There are definitely some good supplements out there, and there are things you can take that will allow your body to recover from intense workouts. I have taken some of the different Recovery Mixes and Protein Powders from Eight Ball Nutrition, and I have liked them. I have also had Muscle Milk and liked that one as well. Some other beneficial supplements(depending on your goals and needs) would include glutamin, glucosamine and chondroitin(for joint health), and a good multivitamin can help as well. Whatever you decide, make sure that the first step is proper nutrition!
Please feel free to share your thoughts or opinions on the supplement industry.
