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Originally Posted by bonjing
question about supplements:
What is a good muscle building supplement to take after a work out? I end up sleeping after my workout if that makes any difference. (work, exercise, sleep)
How often are you supposed take supplements? After working out only/everyday?
A friend gave me a tub of something, can't remember what it's called, that I'm taking right now that I mix with milk. I read something a while back that mentioned a plain glass of milk after a workout is very helpful, any truth to this?
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You can go to sleep right after a workout? I am usually wired for at least an hour or two, another reason why I go in the morning. As far as supplementation, you just need to get some protein in you within an hour or so after finishing your lifting. That can be in the form of food, chicken, steak, eggs, turkey, milk and soy are all good forms of food protein.
You can also use a powder, whey is the most common, though if you are sleeping right after, casein might be better. Both are useful, but they act slightly differently. You can read about it
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Originally Posted by AD720
Whoo! I joined the gym!
Had a session with a personal trainer on Saturday and I am still feeling it (can barely lift my arms above my shoulders).
Can anyone recommend an iphone or android app that sort of walks me through a session at the gym?
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Congrats! Now you just need to go on a regular basis
I don't know about an app, but I can recommend a book.
Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore. Best guide to the basics you will find out there, IMO.
Chest and arms for me today. Cranking it out this morning, my bench 5RM is up 10lbs over the last few months and I think I'll go for some 1RM next week, to see where I stand.