A Beginner’s Guide To Supplementation

Starting your health and fitness journey can feel very intimidating. It’s important to understand that massive changes will not and should not occur overnight. Start by working on 5 major points that will contribute the most to your overall success.

Having a consistent exercise schedule

Making changes in your nutrition (eating breakfast, more protein, less alcohol)

Drinking more water (aim for half of your bodyweight in ounces at minimum)

Develop a healthy sleep routine

Adding supplements to your regimen

By improving these 5 things you can make serious changes in your health and fitness. We can understand how regular exercise, healthy nutrition, proper hydration and restful sleep will help us. However, these can still be challenging to execute without discipline. What about supplements for someone starting their fitness journey?

Two main supplements for people starting out are:

Multivitamins

Fish oil

Multivitamins can help fill the gaps in your nutrition where you may be lacking. Regular exercise will be supported greatly by proper nutrition. While starting out and being more aware of your diet, it can be beneficial to supplement with a multivitamin. It can help with energy support and offer vitamins and minerals to help support your body while you make changes in your nutrition.

          Fish oil supplements can offer many benefits including the support of your brain, eyes, heart, skin and joints! These supplements can also help you combat inflammation which is important for staying healthy and avoiding serious health conditions.

Secondary to multivitamins and fish oil, people starting out can benefit from supplementing:

Magnesium

Vitamin D

Magnesium has many benefits including:

Better sleep

Improved mood and stress response

Muscle and nerve function

Immune system support

Supports healthy blood pressure levels

Vitamin D is usually included in a multivitamin but many people choose to supplement even more particularly during the winter months when sunlight can be elusive. Vitamin D offers benefits such as:

Muscular strength and endurance levels

Immune system support

Combats inflammation

Bone health

Sleep support

Helps regulate blood sugar levels

Supplements can offer many benefits and support your fitness journey. Make sure your doctor approves any supplements you may be interested in. Start with a multivitamin and fish oil and see if they work for you. From there, you can add more. Be sure to exercise consistently, work on your nutrition, hydrate, minimize alcohol and prioritize sleep. Once you can say you’re making improvements, consider putting supplements into the mix.

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Michael Allen

Author Bio

Michael has been working with clients in the gym and countless adults in a physical therapy setting since 2013. He spent 3 semesters working at Towson University with student-athletes from nearly every sport at the school. He served as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Kennard-Dale High School during the 2019-2020 school year. His goal is to always get better and give you the safest and most effective use of your time at First Capital Gym.