-Other Articles- Introduction A#1-Benefits of Bodybulding A#2-Choosing the Right Routine A#3-Do's & Don'ts of Effective Dieting A#4-Reaching the Next Level A#5-Time For A Change A#6-Faster Results With Supplements! A#7-Burning More Fat! A#8-What Motivates You? A#9-Aerobics the Right Way! A#10-Measuring Your Progress Don't Forget To Stretch! Holiday Diet Tips! Post Workout Meals Are You Overtraining? Rules To Eat By! (Part I.) Rules To Eat By! (Part II.) Rules To Eat By! (Part III.) Putting It All Together German Volume Training! Visions of Change P.T.S. At A Glance A Diet You Can Live With! Oh, My Aching Back! (Part I) Staying Motivated! To Carb or Not To Carb... Effective Ab Training! Are You Stressed? Are You Stressed? (Part II)   Article #6 In This Issue......... I. Role of Supplements. II. Which Supplements Are Most Important? This article is dedicated to the people looking to gain that extra edge. I'm talking about the people who have put in the work, developed effective diets and really want to take their physiques to the next level (If you have not created an effective diet, read article #3 "The Do's & Don'ts of Effective Dieting"). Role of Supplements For those of you who are new to bodybuilding, basically supplements allow you to get large amounts of certain nutrients into your body. For example, a good protein powder could help you increase your protein intake without adding a lot of unwanted extra calories. A few other reasons why people use supplements are: - to burn more bodyfat (increased thermogenesis) - to prepare for training and competition - to increase ability to recover from training or injuries - to decrease bodyfat while simultaneously increasing muscle mass -to support immune systems during periods of intense training   Which Supplements Are Most Important? Deciding which supplements will be the most helpful for you depends on your fitness goals. Protein is essential for anyone serious about gaining muscle. - Whey Protein - Cassienates - Eggs Whey protein isolates are the best protein supplements since they are absorbed and utilized faster (i.e. very high bioavailability). Whey proteins contain large amounts of amino acids necessary for muscle growth. Look for brands that use a process called cross-flow microfiltration (CFM). CFM isolates undenatured whey proteins while excluding fat and damaged proteins. The result is a fat free protein. Any quality brand of whey protein should be manufactured using this process. Check the label. Enough about protein? Next time we will take a look at some specific application supplements like creatine and fat burners. Print this article. Send this newsletter to a friend. Copyright © 2000-2001 Powerful Training Systems. All rights reserved