Do you use supplements (protein, creatine etc) for martial arts?

Question

If so what products and brands do you use.
I am trying to gain strength and speed but I cant afford 2 loose weight (I weigh 60kg and im 16, 180 cm tall)

If so what products and brands do you use.
I am trying to gain strength and speed but I cant afford 2 loose weight (I weigh 60kg and im 16, 180 cm tall)

Also are there any brands I should stay clear of?

Answer 1

Heh.

Creatine is a oranic compound found in skeletal muscles. By taking it you essentially allow more fluid into your muscles and speed up muscle cell development and recovery.

There are a ton of supplements you can take that will help you, at least performance wise, though actual results vary.

Personally, I use whey protein and a few other things, but generally just a balanced diet, with protein shakes as a meal replacement, and after a workout.

Your body is in an increased metabolic state after a workout, also when you sleep. It recovers muscle and breaks down protein faster.

Building up muscle is not bad, there is a huge difference between that and getting muscle bound.

A good diet and plenty of protien will help you with all kinds of muscle building and strength. Many people are uninformed.

Every athlete in every major sport utilizes some sort of supplementation, fighters are no exception. It can help increase muscle production, (even lean flexible muscle) and increase recovery time allowing you to work out more often with less strain.

Personally I don't reccomend creatine monohydrate, it is often abused and not really used properly. But a balanced engineered protein shake as a meal replacement or after workout meal is ideal. You don't get muscle bound from supplements, you get muscle bound from working out without stretching, doing high weight low rep super slow workouts.

Supplements along with your current routine is great. You will notice a performance change in less soreness, and more energy. You get massed out bulky muscles by lifting for them, not by taking in supplements. If you have a good cicuit routine and a good martial arts routine, supplementation will help with recovery time, energy, and muscle development.

Just do your research and find out what works for you, ask other people in your class particularly anyone who is a professional fighter, or in great condition what they use.

Avoid any metabolic enhancer they usually dehydrate you and give you little results, but are filled with caffiene.

Also the question I should have posed at the beginning is how old you are. Your diet and supplement regiment depends a lot on that.

High protien diet, no carbs after 6pm, protein intake times right after you work out and before you go to bed. Good a good protien shake, something you can actually drink and not hate. CytoSport's muscle milk is awesome tasting and has a ton of great stuff in it.

There are also some good all purpose protein/supplement shakes out there that have all you need or want.

Hope that helps, protein and supplements are there for helping, stay away from creatine, there are no real scientific studies on long term creatine use, so I would avoid it.

Answer 2

You don't want to use supplements to gain muscle for the martial arts. As others have said you lose flexiblity and speed when you gain muscle mass. I have been told if you want to build strength do it within the system you are studying, for example if your doing weapons forms build your strength with constant repetitive drills on your weapons. I know when I learned staff there were a ton of drills we did just to build forearm and upper body strength. Talk to your instructor and see what he recommends to help you build strength. Push ups and sit ups are fine but keep away from weights and supplements.

Answer 3

I will drink a protein shake about twice a week, but no creatine. Creatine is to build muscle, and you will lose your flexibilty. Not good for martial arts. I think you should look to add a weight lifting program w/ a focus on less weight and more reps. this will build a tone quick athlete. as oppose to lifting a bunch of weight and becoming real stocky.

Answer 4

Never use supplements for martial arts!

Generating power in martial arts is all about speed and proper technique. Being musclebound slows you down.

Think about this: have you ever seen a master or experienced practitioner of martial arts who was musclebound? No. Having lean, flexible muscles (which will come with regular training and stretching) is the key to success.

Answer 5

Creatine is only useful under a very strict diet and workout routine most people don't realize this and it's a waste of money unless you are going to follow that type of lifestyle. Protein you need to find out what kind your body will absorb I used ketone stick to see which one worked better for me. It will take trial & error to test egg, soy,designer, whey etc. but it's well worth the reults.

Answer 6

I use Double X, ginkgo biloba, and rhodiola rosea from the Nutrilite Health Institute.

http://www.nutrilite.com/en-us/home.aspx

I drink XS Energy Drinks, Protein Shakes, Creatine, and use pre-workout energy bars from the XS Energy Corporation.

http://www.xsgear.com/

I use meal replacement bars and protein bars from Trim Advantage (a sideline product from Nutrilite.)

Hope that helps!! I also work as an Endorser for these companies....if you're interested in any samples, please feel free to contact me. Considering, they're only available from those of that endorse for them....we don't sell them via some store like GNC.

peace,

Ryan

Answer 7

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Answer 8

just eat a balance diet with plenty of grains and fruits and vegetables.

Answer 9

lots of wey protien, and elecrolites(vit.C).

Answer 10

no