Supplements

In general supplements are highly overrated, don't get me wrong, I take them, but they are not what they are made out to be. There's no substitute for a healthy protein filled diet.






What supplement's should you buy?





1) PROTEIN POWDER

For me protein powders are the most valuable supplement as I find taking protein powder a cheap and easy alternative to cooking up lean meats all the time. Whey protein also absorbs quicker than solid foods so they are great for post workout. Although I'm divided on the whole "Must have protein straight after workout" thing, it doesn't hurt to have it anyway.

BUY YOUR PROTEIN FROM AN ONLINE SHOP! that's the most valuable advice I can give anyone on a budget. For anyone in Australia you shouldn't have to pay more than $120 for a 5kg bag delivered of flavoured Whey protein Concentrate (WPC).



2) CREATINE

The thing about Creatine is there are so many bullshit fairytales about  how it will do this and that blah blah blah...  the fact is that there is basically ZERO evidence to back any of the rumours up.

Creatine is OK! take it.

When people ask me "What supplements should I buy" I usually suggest creatine in the stack, it's cheap and it's effective.

Creatine holds water in your muscle giving you added size and strength for as long as you are taking it. It's not gonna turn you into arnie but most people notice a difference when taking it.

As for "What sort of creatine should I buy". BUY THE CHEAPEST !!! when I say cheapest I mean Creatine Monohydrate you shouldn't be spending more that $30 a kilo. The other forms of creatine are a waste of money TRUST me.

As for dosage, read the instructions or just throw back a teaspoon or 2 a day in water or a sugary drink for faster absorbtion.

3) FISH OIL


Fish oil is a great supplement for when you are cutting down your fats