Supplements??????

[sean]

I am just starting to get in shape for MX. I am just starting to lift weights as well as starting to run. I plan on working out (lifting) Monday thru Thursday then running Friday, Saterday and Sunday. Do you recommend taking any type of supplements to help biuld strength/endurance? If so what type? Are there any negative side effects of taking supplements? Thanks

 

[Tennessee Thumper]

A well balanced diet
A quality multi-vitamin
Omega-3 fatty acids like flax seed oil and fish oil
A quality protein mix,or a protein meal replacement pack.

These are just the essentials your body needs to operate at a "optimum performance."

I also suggest (as always) a book called "Body For Life" bu a guy named Bill Phillips.He does push HIS supplements in the book,but he has some very good diets and exercise plans.

 

[zio]

Another good resource is this website: www.hussman.org/fitness. This guy provides a lot of supporting information that backs up Bill Phillip's stuff.

And here's a great article on building muscle. The first part deals with weight lifting, the second part deals with nutrition.

Part 1
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/james1.htm
Part 2
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/james2.htm