Our current gym supplements
(I am not a doctor, please consult your physician before changing exercise or diet routine).
Living with a gym-rat husband means I hear a lot about fitness supplements. I have recently taken the next step in my gym journey and started taking supplements to help me recover.
After chatting with him and his workout buddies, I decided to try a few that they all swear by. Here’s my take on these top recommendations in no particular order:
1. Sports Research’s Creatine Monohydrate
This creatine has been a game-changer for my workouts. I’ve noticed significant improvements in my strength and recovery times. The micronised formula is easy to mix, and I feel less sore after intense sessions. It’s become a staple in my routine.
I have always struggled with joint pain after running. I was advised to try collagen and was confused at first. I thought it was just for hair and nails.
But my knees do feel better post-run after trying this for a few weeks. I just add it into my morning smoothie everyday.
Defeinitely recommend for anybody who struggles with joint pain.
I was a bit sceptical about this one. Combining 13 ingredients, including Tongkat Ali, I can definitely feel the strength differences in my workouts. I started taking all the supplements at different times so I could pinpoint the effect of each one.
I feel more energetic and less drained. I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my overall strength, adding 10kg to my squat in the first 4 weeks (I was stuck at 45kg for a month before that).
This one is strange because I’ve only heard of finance bro’s using them, but my husband and his friends said they use these caffeine pouches to stay focused during workouts. I tried them, and they do help with concentration. However, be careful not to overdo it, as it can make you feel a bit nauseous.
For me this feels like an insurance package. I eat as much fruit and veg as I possibly can. But just incase I miss any key nutrients I take green’s daily. I can definitely feel the difference in energy levels when I travel and take the powder vs forget it.
My husband doesn’t really use protein powder as he eats SO MUCH food that he can get enough protein from diet alone. I have a much smaller apetite so I really struggle to get my protein in.
Most days I use this unflavoured protein from Fernes. I like this one for smoothies where I don’t really want the protein taste.
Then on days where I need something post workout I take this Vanilla flavoured protein from Sports Research. It actually tastes pretty good for a protein powder. Mixed with milk it is almost like a milkshake.
Thanks to my husband and his friends’ recommendations, these supplements have really changed my workouts and recovery process.
If you’re serious about your fitness journey, they’re definitely worth trying to see if they work with your body. I’m sure you don’t need all of them to achieve your goals; I just like their combined effort.
Let me know how you guys got on with these!
