Question:
You
talked about the protein
myth which provided me with something to think about(since
I seem to spend a lot of money on this product). I am just
wonder what your thoughts are on other supplements such as
creatine and l-glutamine and there effectiveness or lack of
effectiveness in making greater muscle gains. I guess if I
need to ask a specific question: Am I wasting my money on
these types of supplements?
Answer:
Yes,
you are wasting your money. The real answer to gaining muscle
mass, or aspects of performance such as strength, speed, power,
endurance, and flexibility, is do stick to an evidence based
diet and exercise routine. Consistency is key. You also need
realistic goals. Having a goal to gain an unobtainable amount
of muscle mass in a short time period can drive a person to
use supplements because they feel they are failing without
the supplements. The truth is there is a failure in making
a realistic goal and following a sound training program long
term. Go to this article
for more details on why consuming extra protein to build muscle
is a myth.
- Cris LaBossiere
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