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Top Supplements for Martial Artists |
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Martial artists can
endure some extreme training sessions, on par with competitive athletes
in any other sport. Unfortunately, in the areas of sports nutrition and
supplementation, martial artists have been left far behind. The body could
use some help with recovery, joint support, basic nutrients and growth.
Any martial artist looking to get the most from his or her training, and
looking for help getting to the next level can benefit from smart, effective
supplementation. These are my top picks for sports supplements for the
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1.) Beverly
International Super Pack
The first thing that anyone who is working out can benefit from is a good
multivitamin. The Beverly International Super Pack is a quality multi that
contains all the vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and other enzymes that
you need to get you through your day.
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2.) VPX
RedLine RTD
Sometimes you just want an extra boost of energy. Martial artists have been
drinking ginseng for years. Now, the science of energy has advanced, and
we have drinks like RedLine. RedLine is an intense energy drink/fat burner
that will give you a real kick when you need it.
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3.) ON
100% Whey Protein
A definite must for any serious martial artist. Your muscles take a real
beating during training. You need protein to rebuild and grow. Protein is
absolutely essential to the growth and repair of lean muscle tissue. Most
of us don't eat anywhere near enough protein in our diet from food sources.
This protein powder is tasty, convenient and easy to mix.
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AST GL3 L-Glutamine
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. Hard training depletes
the levels of glutamine in the body. Supplementing with glutamine gives
the body more of this amino acid when it really needs it, and keeps the
body from catabolizing muscle tissue. Glutamine supplementation can improve
muscle strength , speed recovery time and prevent the breakdown of
muscle tissue.
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5.)
Optimum Super Antioxidants
During hard training, the production of free radicals is increased. Free
radicals are harmful compounds created when oxygen combines with various agents that may be in the body, such as pollution, smoke, alchohol, saturated fats and chemicals. As oxygen use is increased (during strenuous activities) so is the production of free radicals. Antioxidants are the natural way to combat free radicals. Antioxidants stop harmful substances from binding with oxygen, thereby preventing free radicals from forming. This helps stop harmful deterioration of the organs and other tissues of the body, including muscle.
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6.)
EAS Betagen HP
Many people are confused as to what creatine is, and what exactly it does.
Creatine is a substance that occurs naturally in some meats and fish, and
is produced in our own liver, kidneys and pancreas. Creatine is used to
replenish muscle's main energy source, ATP. Creatine supplementation gives
you more energy, muscular endurance and explosive strength. Creatine helps
hydrate muscles, increasing the size of muscle cells and their energy storage
capabilities. Creatine also help increase fat loss. Betagen combines
creatine with HMB, which further prevents muscle breakdown, minimizing soreness
and speeding recovery time between workouts.
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SAN Bone Boost
As any martial artist can tell you, while training is very rewarding, hard
training can also be very tough on the joints. Supplementation can help
protect your joints. SAN Bone Boost is designed to strengthen and improve
bone, cartilage and tendons. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM,
MCHC and vitamin D3 to form a powerful joint relieving formula.
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8.)
Robanda HandsFree Pain Relief Rub
Soreness is an inevitable result of hard training. This muscle rub gives
the heat you want to relieve muscle soreness, but is in a unique bottle
that saves you from getting the rub on your hands, unless you want it there.
No one likes smelling muscle rub on their hands, or even worse, accidently
rubbing it in their eyes.
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Endurox R4 Recovery Drink
Forget those cheap, sugary drinks that are supposed to rehydrate and give
you energy. Real athletes need real drinks, and Endurox is definitely the
real deal. Drink it during training to increase your endurance, give energy
and improve your performance. Drink it after, and you will help replenish
everything that you burned during training or competition, ensuring that
you will be back and ready for more at the next training session.
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photos courtesy of Bodybuilding.com
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