There are many different Weight Training Supplements on the market for bodybuilding. The problem is… which ones work and which ones are market rip offs. I’ll touch on the basics of which supplements are necessary for bodybuilding.

There are Four Main Weight Training Supplements that you should learn more about and take when Weight Training…

• Protein
• Creatine
• Multi vitamins
• Fish oils

Protein

There are different kinds of proteins, such as…

• Whey
• Casein
• Egg and
• Soy

Whey will be the only protein I talk about in this article since I feel it is the best for bodybuilding.

Whey is a fast absorbing protein that gets into your muscles quickly. It is a great post weight training supplement when your muscles are in need of protein the most (right after your workout). Since Whey Protein comes in a powder form, you can put it into any drink, like a shake. By mixing it into a drink, it will be absorbed into your blood stream faster. You only have a hour to an hour and a half window to get the protein into your system after a workout for it to be the most effective.

Foods don’t allow you to get to the muscles that fast because it sits in your digestive track for a long period of time. Whey Protein goes into your system fast and help repairs the muscles and provides a faster recovery time.

There are two types of Whey…

1. Whey Concentrate
2. Whey Isolate

Whey Concentrate is cheaper then the Whey Isolate but I would recommend using a Whey Isolate because its made of a higher quality protein.

Creatine

The purpose of creatine is to give your body energy before your workout. It is especially good when you are on a low calorie diet and you need that extra energy during workouts. Creatine is basically a backup energy source when your body starts to run low on energy. It gives your body that second wind that it needs to finish your workout strong.

Creatine also help lessen your recovery time between sets. There are plenty of different pre-workout weight training supplements on the market that incorporate creatine in them. Creatine is very powerful and you do not need to take a lot for it to be effective. I recommend learning more about this supplement.

Multi Vitamins

When you are on a low calorie diet, it is hard to get all the necessary vitamins from your food. Multi vitamins will help replace the missing vitamins you don’t get from your diet. Certain vitamins also help in…

• the recovery of your muscles
• promotes faster growth for your muscles and
• helps in weight loss.

So it is important that you keep your vitamin intake at a healthy level.

Fish Oils

The omega 3 fatty acids in this supplement helps provide your body with the healthy fats that it needs. When you exercise, the omega 3 fatty acids helps burn more fat and it is all natural. It is a safe way to keep your fat levels down during your off season workout phase and helps you get ripped for competitions.

For Weight Training Supplements, these are the basic supplements that I would recommend for anyone who is starting out in weight training and especially for people who have been bodybuilding for a while.

Taking fish oils and multi vitamins in the morning is usually the best time. You should take your creatine supplement 45 minutes to an hour before you workout. And, take your Whey Protein within 1 hour after your workout is over. These are the best times to take the above weight training supplements in which you will see the best results.

In order to have proper Muscle Growth, you need to eat foods that are high in protein. Without protein, you will never build muscles. Try to eat foods that are high in protein but low in fats. Some of these foods include…

• Lean Beef
• Fish
• Lean Chicken
• Lean Turkey
• Eggs
• Cottage Cheese

The reason you want to eat a variety of different foods that are high in protein is because your body needs to absorb amino acids. Amino acids are what makes up protein and protein is what makes up muscle.

Another type of nutrition that is very important to the growth of muscles are carbohydrates. This is where you get your energy to workout. If you run low in energy during a workout, you will not be able to do the maximum amounts of reps and you will not get the most muscle build in your workout.

Carbohydrates can be stored in the body for reserved energy, but protein can not be stored in the body and has to be used right away. Eating proteins with every meal will give you insurance that you will receive protein whenever your body is in need of them. Eating six small meals a day will help keep your protein levels steady and balanced.

Proteins that comes from plants are of less quality then the ones that come from animals. Milk is another great source of protein.

In conclusion…

• Try to eat lean meats and fish.
• Carbohydrates are great for giving you energy for your workout.
• Protein shakes are great for right after workouts.

Since you are taking in a lot of protein throughout the day, you need to eat the right amount of fiber to keep the food moving through your system and prevents the build up of toxins.