Bodybuilding Supplements Guide
August 14, 2010 by Jim Made
Filed under Bodybuilding
www.LeeHayward.com Are you confused and unsure what to take when it comes to muscle building and stout loss supplements? If so, then welcome to the club because I’m confused about supplements as well. In fact I reckon if anyone tells you that they AREN’T confused about supplements, either they couldn’t care less about them, or they are lying and won’t let their egos admit that they are confused. I mean every month there are new products hitting the market, some new weird and wonderful anabolic concoction that’s promised to be the long lost secret to achieving the ripped muscular body of your dreams. Or some new loss super duper stout loss diet loss pill that will melt the stout off you quicker then a stick of butter in a red hot frying pan. And these supplements can be tempting. Especially when you read the glossy full page magazine ads with all the scientific jargon, and the picture of some jacked up muscle dude claiming that he built his body as a direct result of taking “Supplement X”. Then to top it off they’ll stick a picture in the background of a guy dressed as a doctor with a stethoscope around his neck and a clipboard in his hand to make the whole thing seem “official”. I mean with all that stuff being heavily promoted in an internationally published bodybuilding magazine, how can one not help but to be a small intrigued about this magic muscle building breakthrough miracle that they are selling. Now before you reckon that I’m just going to go on a huge “Anti-Supplement …
incredible anologys
You are a courageous man. To speak honestly like this should have taken lot of courage. I see you as a trustworthy person not just another bodybuilder.
hey lee, ive been taking l-arginine pills to help the aid of nitric oxide. for me, i can see and feel the results. my friend, on the other hand claims there are no effects for him. do you invest in nitric oxide? what is your view on it?
what about pro hormons?
Very well written and simple to know material, especially if you’re new to the whole gym enviroment. Looking forward to more fantastic things from you.
Fantastic!!! Fantastic!!! SUPER Fantastic !!! Video… Finally some common sense prevails!!!
Fantastic video Lee. I recently started taking Creatine (Monohydrate) and for a small time I had fantastic gains in my endurance and size. Unfortunatly I experienced a few terrible side effects (Stomach aches mixed with cramping). You have any suggestions on other Creatine that is simpler on the stomach ???
hahaha sort that hair our man! fantastic video tho very useful for all bbers
I worked for a supplement company about this time last year and now when I look at the shelvesI feel like I don’t recognize anything anymore.
@randycolvin GOOGLE is YOU FRIEND!
@harrymau2k what age were you when you started taking them?
it was probably just puberty
Does protein supplements cause body acne? I started having body acne after I took protein supplements.
wats ur opinion on creatine?
Very informative video Lee. Can’t wait for part 2.
lee is the best
@leemhayward LEES FOREAL
WHERE HAS LEE GONE?
WERE STILL WAITING FOR THE VIDEO
COMEON MAN
6. All this supplement industry is what 20-30 years ancient? But lean muscle has been around for thousands of years.
7. Do using supplements like protein shakes (with or without creatine), etc really make you stronger (i.e. lift heavier), enables you to workout longer, allows you to recover quicker?
8. To me it seems like using supplements is like using drugs, you have to use them for life. Isn’t it what the 30+ billion dollar supplement industry is trying to do?
4. What if beyond minimal effectiveness of these supplements, it’s all placebo effect? I mean you look like a very strong guy. How do you know the supplements didn’t do anything other than making you believe that you are supercharged?
5. Is it also ok or healthy to stop using supplements once you start using them? Can you do it at the drop of a hat? I hear your muscles might become more saggy. (continued…)
3. How can you calculate the amount of protein needed for someone? I always hear people give some number based on your body weight. How can this alone be right? That’s why I am very skeptical to protein shakes and other body building supplements (not vitamins or fish oil)
Shouldn’t it just be based on roughly on the amounf of muscle you have? How can I huge stout guy could have the same proteion requirements as someone of the same weight but of pure lean muscle? (continued…)
Hi Lee, thanks for making these videos. I am wondering if you can also perhaps consider these questions in your part 2 of this video:
1. Are creatine supplement necessary? Is it perilous to use? What would happen if you stop using it? I hear you can’t just drop it off at the tip of a hat.
2. If protein shakes are harmless, why do they include tons of chemicals unlike natural products like a can of tuna, milk or plain natural yogurt? (continued…)
@Chamilism ahhh you could, but really you should just focus on perfecting your diet and training.
where do i get the picture of the kid with the caption???
This video is so helpful, and I know a lot of people who has to watch it urgently!
Excellent video, simple 11 minutes covered all the hot spots in problems with supplements.