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I remember when I first started training and my first visit to the supplement store \u2013 that was a mind-boggling experience! I was faced with stacks upon stacks of tubs, bars, sachets and containers of a range of different supps all doing different things. What on earth? Where should I even start?<\/p>\n
After heading back home empty handed and somewhat confused, I decided to sit down and educate myself into the lowdown of supplements. With so many supplements available in shops which seemed to be geared towards selling to the bodybuilding audience, I couldn\u2019t help but think, well if they are benefitting from all the added extras, surely us ladies can too?<\/p>\n
The mistake is thinking supplements are only for bodybuilders or athletes because this simply isn\u2019t the case. Below I have devised a guide of the 7 workout supplements every girl should be taking who likes to train hard in the gym, enjoys regular fitness classes or their own exercise regimes.<\/p>\n
Protein is the supplement you should never be without. A tub of protein powder<\/a> will make it simple and effective for you to give your body what it\u2019s screaming out for after a work out. Whether you strength train or run your muscles will need protein quickly to repair and heal. A protein shake is such a quick and convenient way to get protein to your muscle fibers fast.<\/p>\n You are probably very familiar with good old vitamin C already but you might not have known it’s an excellent accomplice to your workouts. When you exercise regularly, your immune system can take a beating, especially if you have a busy work and family life too.<\/p>\n The best thing you can do for your immune system is supply it with vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and helps to enhance your immune system. A vitamin C\u00a0deficiency results in a reduced resistance against certain pathogens whilst a higher supply enhances several\u00a0immune system\u00a0parameters.<\/p>\n Amino acids, or BCAA\u2019s are the building blocks of protein and are what your muscles need to grow and repair. For most women, the goal of exercise is to lose weight and tone up. In order to tone up you need to look after your muscle definition.<\/p>\n By adding a scoop of BCAA powder to your water to drink while you train will supply your working muscles with the important amino acids they need to repair and recover protecting your muscle mass \u2013 personally, I never train without them!<\/p>\n Fish oil is an important supplement to take for women because it actively helps to support overall health, and it also has been found to turn on genes that stimulate fat burning.<\/p>\n Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids and these are essential nutrients, which are important in preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega-3 fatty acids can also help to lower blood pressure.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t just use any fish oil because lower grade oils can contain heavy metals<\/a> that are dangerous to humans. Nordic Oil (best price on Amazon here<\/a>\u00a0and it\u00a0includes vitamin D which<\/strong> is also very beneficial!) is a fantastic and quality brand because it boasts pharmaceutical grade essential fatty acids in high amounts (EPA and DHA).<\/p>\n Because you are what you eat! Extensive and tough exercise\/training regimens can deplete your body\u2019s supply of iron, which can lead to you feeling fatigued and your immune system can become significantly weakened.<\/p>\n For this reason it is imperative for women (also due to your menstrual cycles) to take an iron supplement. Significant reduction in the production of red blood cells due to lowered iron levels can even cause anaemia.<\/p>\n Not only this, but according to the NDNS women in particular do not meet current iron recommendations<\/a> so ensure you get enough by taking a tablet\/supplement form of iron.<\/p>\n Because us ladies often need a boost! Bust work and family lives often demand everything we\u2019ve got in terms of energy stores. When it\u2019s time to work out you probably feel a little deflated and well, flat.<\/p>\n\n
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