Friday, February 27, 2009

Are supplements really necessary for muscle growth?

By Jon Cardozo

Many beginning bodybuilders automatically think that they need to purchase supplements in order to succeed. Before they've even chosen a training regimen, they've already made a long list of supplements they plan to use.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since most people today are always looking for the quick fix. Most of us don't want to take the time to work on a goal over the long term, and we would much rather find a magic pill or other device that would instantly deliver results. Of course, life rarely works that way. The greatest achievements (and failures) are a result of small choices over time.

You may not believe it, but I don't think supplements are actually necessary to build muscle. This may seem like a crazy statement to some, but to those who are experienced it probably rings quite true. After all, no pill is going to magically give you results.

I'm not saying that you should never take any kind of supplements, since many supplements like vitamins and antioxidants are actually quite recommended. I'm talking about steroids alternatives or other products that are supposed to improve your muscle building program. They simply are not necessary.

Even if these products don't do any actual harm, they're unnecessary. They cost you money, and ultimately leave you feeling discouraged because you have wasted your time with these products.

If people would just stick to the basic concepts of increasing your weights on a regular basis along with your calories, they would see more success. It really is that simple especially for beginners who have never worked out for.

Don't waste your time or money with supplements that promise farfetched claims. There are a few helpful supplements, but these should only be considered after you have already been training for a while and achieved some success.

I know this isn't the most exciting message you have heard, because it actually means you'll have to put in some effort to get the job done. In the long run, however, you'll be thanking me. You'll get the results you want without having to fork over your precious earnings on some worthless supplements. - 16083

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