Before we move forward. In no way am I saying that you should absolutely never use supplements, quite the opposite actually. The purpose here is to allow you to understand that it is not NECESSARY. Many will present the excuse that they cannot make progress because they do not use supplements. In many cases, supplements are needed when you’re diet is lacking a specific nutrient.
“Is it possible to grow and develop muscles without the use of supplements?”
?Without a doubt! Your muscles are 70% water, 22% protein and 8% fatty acids and glycogen. Your muscles also account for 36-45% of total body weight making it the most plentiful tissue in the body (over 600 different muscles, ranging from a few centimeters such as the muscles in the eye to a few inches such as the
?Anatomy and biomechanics: Having basic knowledge of the muscular system and what causes them to grow and develop is essential. It doesn’t take much to understand the basic structural anatomy of your body. Once you understand that, you begin to learn how to stimulate growth through biomechanics. Progressively overloading your muscular system so that stronger muscles are developed to withstand greater loads.
?Nutrition: You can be doing all the right exercises however without proper nutrition you won’t put on a centimeter around your biceps. Looking at your macronutrients and proportioning them respectively to reach your goal is imperative. 1 gram of protein = 4 calories, 1 gram of carbs = 4 calories, 1 gram of fat = 9 calories. Creating a macronutrient balance for optimal body function and goal achievement is a must. If you’re meeting your macronutrient requirements you do not need to take supplements?. If your goal is to build lean muscle mass, amino acids are the building blocks. Eating 1.2 grams of protein per pound is generally recommended. However, there are too many factors at play for this to apply to every person.
Why Take Supplements? It may be difficult to consume enough food to reach your caloric and macronutrient requirements for a few reasons (job, lifestyle, environment, etc). In this case, people resort to supplements to avoid hassle. It’s better to achieve your appropriate nutrient intake with the aid of supplements than not get it at all. Do your due diligence and research what you’re putting in your body before using a specific protein supplement. ?Want more info like this? Check out our Diet Education Program!