Are Supplements Necessary For Working Out?

We get asked this question a lot by our clients:

Are supplements necessary for working out?

The answer is that the topic of supplements is broad, but is also very individualized based on a person’s needs.

If you have just begun a weight training program, one supplement that almost everyone can benefit from is Branched-Chain Amino Acids (commonly referred to as BCAAs). 

BCAAs are three specific amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine.

They are three of the nonessential amino acids our bodies need; as they are essential because our bodies do not produce them, and we must get them from what we eat.

BCAAs are considered an “ergogenic”, or performance-enhancing supplement because they aid performance, stamina, and recovery.

BCAAs reduce muscle soreness because while taking them you experience less muscle tissue damage.

You can take BCAAs before, during, or after your workout.

What Supplement brand do you recommend?

Here at Left Coast Fitness, we recommend the brand Designs for Health. You can shop their supplements or find more information here: https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Remember: your supplement is only as good as the quality of the product that they are made from, and Designs for Health always puts out top-notch quality. 

If you have any questions about supplements and your workout routine, you can ask us a question anytime by emailing us at admin@leftcoastfitness.com

Until next time!