BENEFITS AND PURPOSE OF EACH WORKOUT SUPPLEMENT
How Does Whey Protein Work and What Does It Do For You?
Whey protein is the most widely and commonly used supplement
in the market, with millions of buyers worldwide and for good reasons. Your
muscles need protein to grow and recover, which it gets from the food you eat. One
can calculate how much protein they need daily by using one of many protein
calculators online, the one I use is linked here Protein Calculator.
Now when it comes to food, there is so much a person can eat
to reach their daily protein needs which is where supplements come in handy. The
amount of protein per scoop which is measured in Grams/scoop varies from company
to company, for example the company I trust named MyProtein provides 21g per
scoop. This means that a person can add 21 grams of protein on top of what they
are already consume throughout the day for a quick and relatively easy boost in
protein. Most companies are also providing flavored protein supplements which
has opened the door to a slew of recipes. My favorite flavor is the chocolate
brownie which I mix with pancake batter to make protein pancakes or add to it milk
and a banana to make a healthy milkshake. Try it out and see how creative you
can get!
The protein I use
You might be wondering how protein powder works, and it is
really simple. Your muscles need amino acids to undergo muscle synthesis which
according to Encyclopedia.com is “essential to the body's ongoing growth,
repair, and maintenance of its skeletal muscle groups.” Protein is
made up of amino acids, and when it gets digested it breaks down into those
essential amino acids which then get absorbed into the bloodstream and get used
by your muscles to undergo muscle synthesis as explained above. However, muscle
can also breakdown, which is why you notice them shrinking if you stop working out
or eating healthy within a few weeks, so if you decide to get into fitness
always remember that you could lose all of your hard earned gains if you stop
working out.
How your muscles absorb amino acids
How Does Creatine Work and What Does It Do For You?
Creatine is yet another very popular workout supplement and although
not as widely used as Whey Protein, still holds a lot of importance and purpose
in the fitness world. The human body naturally produces creatine in the liver as
well as the kidneys and we also get it through foods such as tuna; however, the
amount the body gets through those sources is not sufficient enough which is why
supplementation is available. Each cell in the human body stores ATP or Adenosine
Triphosphate which is the “energy currency” of the cell. Meaning that without
ATP the cells will not perform efficiently and can die if it does not become available
in time. Creatine helps increase the amount of ATP stored in each cell, and that
has a few benefits physically.
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It allows you to perform
more repetitions in the gym due to increased energy
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It allows you to recover
way faster than you would have without creatine
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It allows you to workout
for a much longer duration before getting tired
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It helps you become stronger
because the increased repetitions, longer workout sessions and shorter recovery
periods allow you to improve more quickly
Creatine also helps you increase your mental potential,
because after all even your brain cells need ATP to function. Which means you
will get tired less frequently, you will be able to think more clearly, and
focus for a much longer period of time.
Purpose of creatine simplified
Hi Serouj,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your breakdown of whey protein and creatine. I find that a lot of people think that these supplements are considered unnatural and even "cheating" in the sense of making gains. Unfortunately, this is pure ignorance, and a little research can do wonders for these individuals. If anything, the very act of lifting weights to induce muscular hypertrophy is not natural; In order to support this physical activity, one must supplement efficiently to promote recovery and reduce the risk of injury. I really enjoyed your analysis of creatine, as this is the supplement that garners the most criticism. I look forward to reading your future posts!
Many people are beginning to join the gym nowadays and are suggested in taking a lot of protein and creatine. People uneducated about these products will take amounts that tend to be harmful. This blog can help inform readers about how much protein or creatine should be digested. The recommended products can be helpful for people looking to make a start. Creatine has a strong stigma behind it because of how it affects the body and it not being "natural." Your explanation on how it affects you and what it does can help educate more people. They can avoid the chance of taking too much which can harm certain organs. The detailed and informative discussions of creatine and protein helped me understand things I did not know before. It may have also shifted my view on creatine. Thank you for your tips, I will be keeping an eye out for your next blog.
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DeleteThanks to your blog I will now make pancakes out of my protein powder instead of drinking it! Although I drink protein I did not know much about the science behind it. My sister tried to explain it to me but she said it in a way I could not really understand. Also I was wondering do you know if there is any way to get rid of how bad a protein bottle can smell? People have said it will not go away, but I'm hoping there is some solution out there.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting reading about exactly creatine does to the body. I already have knowledge about the benefits of taking protein but not much about creatine. It’s true that muscles shrink after not working out for a few weeks but thanks to muscle memory it won’t be as hard getting back to the numbers you left off at. I know a few people who like taking both protein and creatine because they are on a strict diet and take supplements to make up for what they don’t consume through regular food. After reading this post I see why creatine is so popular among people who go to the gym. Personally, the only thing I take is pre-workout, but I don’t a reason for not taking protein or creatine.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your blog post, I am much more motivated to continue on taking protein supplements. I always knew that it helps boost your energy but didn't know that it also helps with muscle recovery. This is my first time learning about creatine and all its benefits to our body. That being said, I am now very curious to try out creatine supplements.
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