Protein - The building Blocks of Muscle

If I had to pick only one supplement to use, protein supplements would be it. Why? Simple. Because protein is the building blocks of muscle. Anything else would come secondary.

There are several types of proteins like egg protein, whey protein, soy protein, and casein protein. The only 2 types we're really gonna worry about is whey and casein - because they are the best proteins for muscle building. You've probably heard alot about whey, as its often called the best protein for bodybuilding, which is true, in most senses, but casein protein is not to be overlooked. They work somewhat differently, and you can achieve best results by combining the two.

The biggest difference between whey protein and casein protein is their speed of absorption. Whey is the fastest absorbing, and casein is much slower. Casein protein regulates the release of amino acids into the blood stream at a steady pace. The benefit of whey on the other hand is because of its quick absorption, it leads to a 68% increase in protein synthesis, compared to 31% from casein. (Read more about whey protein here.)

Because whey is quickly absorbed, its always best used within 45 minutes after your workouts, while casein protein is best used at other times throughout the day, especially before bed time.

One of the best whey protein supplements I've used is Optimum Nutrition's 100 Whey. It's by far one of the best tasting, easy to mix whey protein supplements out there.

For casein protein, Id recommend Optimum Nutrion 100% Casein Protein which is anotehr solid blend of protein from optimum Nutrition. And the best part of the Optimum Nutrition Brand is they provide a huge range of supplements at great prices so for me are the first place i look when taking on a new supplement.

But you dont need to just take my word for it, check out the range of protein powders here at Sport and supplements and grab the one that suits your needs.

Pre Workout Supplements - BSN No Xplode

The key to a Good workout is ensuring you have the energy and the focus to push yourself to get the best out of your training program. Not just one day but EVERY DAY you’re at the gym.

Rome wasn't built in a day and getting the perfect sculpted body won’t happen overnight, it takes hard work and dedication.

There are Days when i wake up and can’t wait to go to the gym, I’ve had a great night's sleep and I’m ready to go, but then there’s days where i just roll out of bed and really don’t like the idea of pushing my body through that gruelling workout but i know that to get where i want to be i have to.

This is why I take a Pre workout supplement; in this case I’m going to talk about BSN No Xplode.

I’ve been using No Xplode for the past two years cycling 6 weeks on 1-2 weeks off, they tell you it’s best to cycle 12 on 4 off but it really comes down to how you feel and how well you know your body. Another alternative is to cycle this with a different product if you don’t like the idea of working out without a Pre workout booster.

BSN No Xplode gives you a huge boost to mental awareness and focus as well as providing you with the energy you need to push your workouts to another level. I Take No Xplode 20 minutes before my workout and then take a walk down to the Gym, by the time I get there no Xplode has kicked in and I’m ready to go, no matter how tired I felt when I woke up as soon as I hit the Gym I’m focused and alert, If you haven’t tried this supplement and your serious about training then it’s a must – to be able to push harder, stay focused for longer and just generally get the best out of your workouts there really is nothing that comes close.

You can get BSN No Xplode from most online stores; in the UK I get mine from sport and supplements I’ve tried allot of stores but you always get one that you rely on.