Protein is the fastest growing food supplement on the market, and companies appear to be capitalising on the mentality of gym goers by fortifying all sorts of food products with protein, from bread, to crisps and even water! Is it all necessary or is it just a trend?
Protein is one of the three macronutrients needed by the body.
This means it is required in relatively large quantities to keep the body functioning optimally. It is made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle. Essential amino acids are those which cannot be synthesised by the body, and therefore must be obtained from food. In their absence, it would be impossible to build, repair or maintain muscle mass.
We know an adequate intake is important to for the body to function, as well as to support training. But how much is too much? And are supplements really necessary, to meet your daily requirements?
More often than not, people are resorting to supplements to help them increase their protein intake. There are a huge number of online retailers all offering a variety of products, each with different offers to reel people in. There lies a question – do people know what they’re taking, why they’re taking it and do they know the difference between whey isolate, casein and micellar whey? For most, that answer would probably be no. This is worrying as people are potentially misinformed and aren’t certain about what they are consuming each day.
Now we are not saying protein supplements are bad and should be ousted. Protein supplements have their uses, but shouldn’t be relied on. They should not be used as a base for the diet and should always be considered a supplement to a healthy diet, not a substitute for food. Food should always come first.
Supplements are expensive and many start to rely on them instead of opting for wholesome food sources. A scoop of whey doesn’t have the same micronutrient breakdown as a chicken breast due to its artificial nature, further supporting the need for the food first approach.
Most people can, and probably are, consuming an adequate amount of protein from the food they are eating. Those wanting to increase their intake should first look to do so by having slightly larger portions of protein with each meal, or by adding on an additional meal each day. It takes a little bit more time and planning, instead of just reaching for a shake but the benefits of a healthy well-balanced diet are worth it!
So as you all know I compete in powerlifting, well I used to a lot more then I have recently! I decided to take a break from full RAW at the start of 2017 because of a hip condition I have developed which didn’t allow me to hit full depth in a squat, well it did but man did it hurt!!! I was in agony and the power out of the hole was compromised massively.
Anyway….Fitness Worx will now be hosting the 2017 Savage international powerlifting meet in December, which I will now be competing in, I know I do my Video Vlogs a lot but I am also going to track my training within this BLOG, why….So you guys can follow the sessions and also see how im going to get from where I am now, to where I want to be!
So how am I going to do it… A coach who programming is pretty damn hard!! Oh and Eliot, my brother and the rest of the FWX Gang!
Powerlifting is not easy and the weight I want to hit are going to be a struggle! They are really going to push me but I am looking forward to hitting some big weights (For me anyway)
I am going to be as honest as possible and if my session sucks…you will know! If my sessions is great…you will know! We all have strong and weak days so I can see there being some ups and downs…..I just hope to stay injury free…..
Current Stats
Height – 5ft 10
Weight – 102kg
Bench – 200
Squat – 280
Deadlift – 280
What I want to hit!
Bench – 210
Squat – 300
Deadlift – 300
This will give me a 810 Raw total…..
So below is one of the hardest Deadlift sessions I have done! Me and Eliot actually accidently added an exercise to the workout which wasn’t needed! That’s why my lower back wanted to break and I nearly ended up with another herniated disk……My deadlift has always been one of my weakest lifts so I had to smash this session with everything I had!!!
Deadlifts Cluster set, Banded. 220kg!
This means, deadlift a single with a band, Take the band off and hit a double! All the way to 10 Reps!!!! DEADDDD.
Low Block Pulls
4 Sets of 3 Reps – 240/240/245
Trap Bar pulls
3 Sets 6 Reps – 220/230/240
Banded Good mornings
3 Sets 15 reps – Purple band
Kettle Bell Swings
3 sets 15 reps – 40kg
Goblin Box squat
4 sets 25 – 12.5kg
Killer!! We are starting on higher reps at the moment as we are currently 14 weeks out….
Give it a Go!!!
Next session will be Upper : )
Jack
So.. as many of you now know, FWX Kenilworth has been under-going major changes to the gym and reception. Yes, we are still open as usual. Have a watch to see what’s been going on!
FWX Update! New Racks, Machines and Reception!
Posted by Fitness Worx on Monday, 18 September 2017
Weak Grip?
Try this, it looks so easy but actually sucks!
Suitcase holds, 4 sets 30 Seconds each arm.
Posted by Fitness Worx on Sunday, 17 September 2017
The Quickest Way to Change…
Posted by Fitness Worx on Monday, 18 September 2017
We are happy to introduce brand new classes to both the Warwick and Kenilworth timetables. Please see below. You can book all of the classes via our new App – Download “MemberMe +” from the app store and search FWX.
The Fitness Worx Warwick team, is happy to announce that we shall be hosting the “SAVAGE PRO” event in December. This is THE most exciting event of the year, with competitors coming from all around the world. Further event details to follow in due course.
FWX team members Eliot and Jack, talk you through the correct way of performing a banded bench press, and the benefits for adding this into your routine! Enjoy.
Bench Press 101 – Variation 1 – Banded Press
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Posted by Fitness Worx on Tuesday, 12 September 2017
From everyone at Fitness Worx Kenilworth and Warwick, THANK YOU for being apart of the family.
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In this weeks video, Jack discusses why so many brands “con” you into believing their products will make you “bigger” or “stronger”. Don’t fall into the trap… watch and learn!
How to make a TON OF MONEY from selling supplements….101
If you know someone who needs to ditch supplements or a trainer who needs to stop selling them….tag them below…. PLEASE!
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Posted by Fitness Worx on Thursday, 7 September 2017