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Proper Supplementation will improve Performance in any Sport!
By Davey Dunn
Regardless of the sport, athletes are always looking for ways to improve performance. Supplements have become a very popular way to get that extra edge for many athletes. The key to proper supplementation is understanding the needs of your particular sport and utilizing the right supplement at the right time. The following is a list of some of the most popular sports and general guidelines to use for choosing the right supplement.
 
FOOTBALL is one of the more physically demanding sports that there is. To be successful you need to be big, strong, and fast, which is not an easy combination to attain. The only way to become big, strong and fast is by gaining muscle while reducing body fat. Creatine is very popular among football players because it works to build muscle and increase strength. Androstenedione is another widely used supplement that can aid a football player. Andro increases testosterone, which helps to build muscle, and also increases aggressiveness. Football players utilize a large amount of energy especially during summer practice so most will need plenty of complex carbohydrates for fuel and a High Calorie Formula is recommended. During the warm weather part of the season football players can easily become dehydrated so Fluid Replacements are also important.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Andro, Protein, High Calorie Formulas, Fluid Replacements, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    BASEBALL is a sport that requires many different skills to be successful. Explosive power is necessary for both throwing and batting. Creatine and Androstenedione can help make you more explosive and have been used successfully by top players like Mark McGwire. Games typically last 2-3 hours or more so many players utilize Energy Bars during games.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Andro, Energy Bars, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    BASKETBALL requires explosive power and a certain amount of endurance. Creatine can help players to jump higher and move quicker. Games are almost non-stop so Fluid Replacements should be used to combat dehydration. Players utilize a large amount of glycogen during the season so High Calorie Formulas can be helpful to maintain energy levels.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Fluid Replacements, High Calorie Formulas, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    BODYBUILDING requires extreme muscle size with a corresponding low level of body fat. Recovery Formulas, Protein, and Meal Replacements help the body to recover from workouts and build new muscle. Thermogenic products are widely used to reduce body fat and increase energy immediately before training.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Andro, Protein, Recovery Formulas, Meal Replacements, Thermogenics, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    WEIGHTLIFTING as a sport requires strength, power and muscle size. Creatine and Androstenedione are widely used because they help build all three. Training sessions demand a lot of energy so Meal Replacements and High Calorie Formulas are very useful. Training also greatly taxes the recovery systems of the body so Recovery Formulas can help greatly.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Andro, Protein, Recovery Formulas, Meal Replacements, High Calorie Formulas, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    TENNIS requires explosive power, quickness and endurance. Creatine can help players hit the ball harder and move quicker. Carbohydrate Loading Products can make sure an athlete has plenty of energy to get through a long match. Fluid Replacements should be used during the match in hot weather to prevent dehydration.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Carbo Loading, Fluid Replacements, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    CYCLING is an extreme endurance sport that places a lot of stress on the energy systems of the body. High Calorie Formulas that contain plenty of complex carbohydrates are critical for success. Fluid Replacements are also important and Energy Bars are useful during a race.
  • Top Supplement Choices High Calorie Formulas, Fluid Replacements, Energy Bars, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    LONG DISTANCE RUNNING also places a lot of demand on the body's energy systems. Athletes need plenty of glycogen for fuel and high calorie formulas and Carbo Loading Products work well here. Good hydration is also important so Fluid Replacements are useful during training and during races.
  • Top Supplement Choices High Calorie Formulas, Carbo Loading, Fluid Replacements, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    WRESTLING requires strength, quickness, endurance and low body fat. Creatine can improve strength and quickness as long as proper hydration is maintained. Complex carbohydrates are greatly needed for endurance and Carbo Loading Products should be used during training sessions. Thermogenic products can be used to help reduce body fat. Fluid Replacements and Glycerol should be used to maintain proper hydration.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, Andro, Protein, Carbo Loading, Fluid Replacements, Glycerol,Thermogenics, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    GOLF is a sport that requires explosive power and the ability to maintain emotional control. Creatine will increase explosive power during swings. St. John's Wort and Kava Kava have a calming effect and help a player handle stress and concentrate better.
  • Top Supplement Choices Creatine, St. John's Wort, Kava Kava, Energy Bars, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    HIKING requires a lot of endurance. Carbo loading products and energy bars usually provide the most assistance to hikers. Fluid Replacements are also necessary during warm weather.
  • Top Supplement Choices Carbo Loading, Energy Bars, Fluid Replacements, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
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    Please keep in mind that the supplements recommended are only the "Top Supplement Choices" for each sport. There are literally thousands of supplements available and individual athletes may derive some benefits from ones that were not listed here. The key to determining the right supplement for your is breaking down the components of your sport and what demands are placed on your body. For example, you probably noticed that Creatine was recommended as a top choice for all the strength and power sports. This is because Creatine is useful in any sport that has strength and power as a physical requirement for success.
    In today's World it is very rare to find a top athlete who does not use some type of supplement to improve their performance. If you want to excel in your particular sport you will need to figure out what supplements will help you the most and then make them part of your regular training routine.
     
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