Hey guys, I am 18 and work out 5 days a week. On M-W-F, I work on chest, abs, biceps, and all the muscles in legs. On T-Th, I work shoulders, upper back, lower back and triceps. I run for 20 mins. on M-W-F, and hit the exercise bike on T-Th. I dont take any type of protein supplement or any other supplement for that matter because I find them to be quite expensive and that they do havic on your liver and kidneys. Plus I just don't believe in them. In saying that questions are as follows:
1.) Am I overworking myself on M-W-F?
2.) If so, what are some ways to change up routine, so it is more productive?
3.) Is there an alternative to protein supplements....
Some basic questions.....
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You probably are.
Stick to training 4 days a week with weights.
You have a basic way of doing this.
You could do something like this, as an example
Legs, Chest, Triceps.
Back, Biceps, Shoulders.
Then do those twice a week.
Or do Upper body.
Lower body.
Then you do those two twice a week.
So it's better for you, if you're only taxing your body like that 4 days not 5.
Alternatives to protein supplements? Meat, Fish, etc etc Foods with Protein in them, as there is no Protein alternatives in supplement form.
Also such supplements don't have effects on Liver or Kidneys unless they are overused, I mean if someone takes a Protein supplement after a workout, and someone else has a Piece of Chicken, how would the supplement be worse, when the Proteins are pretty much similar compared to Protein rich foods.
Unless there was some kind of unhealthy ingredient in a Protein powder, then no, only overuse might generally cause a problem internally, like if you had 5 scoops of powder after training perhaps. 1-2 won't be a problem.
Also a lot of supplements are not as pricey as you think.
1. Glutamine, 6 week supply (500g) is a really cheap thing to buy
2. Casein, 6 week supply (500g) is also a really cheap thing to buy, if you want it.
So no, not all supplements are expensive.
Stick to training 4 days a week with weights.
You have a basic way of doing this.
You could do something like this, as an example
Legs, Chest, Triceps.
Back, Biceps, Shoulders.
Then do those twice a week.
Or do Upper body.
Lower body.
Then you do those two twice a week.
So it's better for you, if you're only taxing your body like that 4 days not 5.
Alternatives to protein supplements? Meat, Fish, etc etc Foods with Protein in them, as there is no Protein alternatives in supplement form.
Also such supplements don't have effects on Liver or Kidneys unless they are overused, I mean if someone takes a Protein supplement after a workout, and someone else has a Piece of Chicken, how would the supplement be worse, when the Proteins are pretty much similar compared to Protein rich foods.
Unless there was some kind of unhealthy ingredient in a Protein powder, then no, only overuse might generally cause a problem internally, like if you had 5 scoops of powder after training perhaps. 1-2 won't be a problem.
Also a lot of supplements are not as pricey as you think.
1. Glutamine, 6 week supply (500g) is a really cheap thing to buy
2. Casein, 6 week supply (500g) is also a really cheap thing to buy, if you want it.
So no, not all supplements are expensive.
1 - you overworking all over i'd see with an accumulative effect
2 - full body 3/week or lower/upper 4/week are th the 2 best training scheduling options...choose 1
3 - think of the word supplementation...if you eat enough through the day you don't need to substitute any but do you mean powder after workouts?? if so what's wrong with powder???
2 - full body 3/week or lower/upper 4/week are th the 2 best training scheduling options...choose 1
3 - think of the word supplementation...if you eat enough through the day you don't need to substitute any but do you mean powder after workouts?? if so what's wrong with powder???
Hey lifter, I know what you mean, I'd rather not use supplements. But if I don't take a hit from a shake after workout, I feel it a few hours later. I use an all natural whey powder that doesn't have sugars or flavors and I find it's good. It's pretty fast acting in a shake so it really feeds up the muscles post-workout. For me, if I don't have that shake, I cannot meet protien requirements on a daily basis. I figure if it's an organic product and I can read and understand the ingredients, can't be all that bad.
JMO.
diana
JMO.
diana
Don't forget, some supplements, take Glutamine for example, offers additional benefits like sleep benefits, Immnue system benefits, which could have a positive knock on effect with training and / or results.
I personally have the same thinking with you regards things like energy drinks. I only ever drink water during sessions, because I don't see the need to spend money on energy drinks, for 1 rep here, 1 rep there.
It then becomes a cost over performance thing.
I personally have the same thinking with you regards things like energy drinks. I only ever drink water during sessions, because I don't see the need to spend money on energy drinks, for 1 rep here, 1 rep there.
It then becomes a cost over performance thing.