{"id":3282,"date":"2020-10-12T13:30:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:06:30","slug":"supplement-starter-pack-whats-in-your-gym-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/12\/supplement-starter-pack-whats-in-your-gym-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplement Starter Pack: What’s In Your Gym Bag?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s been said that the beginning is the hardest part; this is applicable to the pursuit of anything of merit, including fitness. One reason fitness origins in particular are so challenging is that, with all the various paths we can follow, how do you know which one\u2019s right for you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, I\u2019m not referring to some sort of profound fitness-related \u201cwhat\u2019s my purpose\u201d thing. I\u2019m referring to something far more important: discovering what supplements you really need as a beginner. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem most beginners have with supplementation is feeling like they need every supplement ever manufactured if they\u2019re ever going to achieve their goals. Or they fall to the opposite side of the spectrum and don\u2019t take anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither of these approaches are wrong, per se, but they are suboptimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I\u2019ll provide you with the staple supplements every person should have in their gym bag (or if you\u2019re anything like me, laying around in the backseat of your car). You\u2019ll probably be surprised by what did — and did not — make the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Begin Your Fitness Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First thing\u2019s first, congratulations on embarking on your fitness quest<\/a>. Making the decision to improve your quality of life can be difficult in itself, especially if your goals seem out of reach. I assure you that they are well within that reach, though. It all boils down to what supplements you have in your inventory. That\u2019s not true, it all actually depends on you, your discipline, perseverance, etc. The supplements, however, can make a massive difference in how quickly you level up on this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all the (mis)information out there surrounding supplements, it\u2019s often challenging to know how to budget accordingly. One fitness guru might tell you that you need a single specific esoteric supplement, another might claim this other one is vital for goal-achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there are, of course, some people who claim supplements aren\u2019t necessary at all. They preach that supplements are the last piece of the puzzle, and that such investments don\u2019t make any difference unless your diet and workout routine are already \u201con point.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those people are (to put it kindly) silly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m getting ahead of myself, though. Returning to the adventure and roleplay fantasy theme (not that kind, sheesh) of this article…When you begin an adventure in an RPG, whether it\u2019s video game or tabletop, you typically create a character<\/a> and choose what type\/class of character you\u2019ll be. Translated to fitness, it\u2019s like deciding whether to go for powerlifting, overall athleticism, packing on sheer size<\/a>, cutting down to abdominal muscle revealing<\/a> body fat percentages, and the list goes on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although in an RPG, the starter gear might vary between types of armor, and types of weapons, certain things remain the same across the classes. Fitness is the same way, so long as you have a little imagination.  Since this is a supplement-based article, I\u2019ll leave out the obvious stuff like diet<\/a> and exercise. What you need for a starter pack is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Weapons: Pre-workouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Armor: Full Spectrum Multivitamin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Health Potions: Grass-Fed Whey Protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Stamina Potions: Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Pre-Workouts For Growth, Fat Loss, and Health (XP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In RPGs, the primary method for leveling up (i.e. getting better in desired areas) is by gaining experience points, which is often done by defeating monsters, overcoming challenges, completing quests. And in order to do any of those three things, you\u2019re gonna need to do some work; killing trolls and skeletons and all that jazz. Which means you\u2019ll need a weapon that can help you inflict damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When climbing your levels of fitness, it\u2019s much the same. No matter what your goals, you\u2019ll always be overcoming obstacles. And in the realm of muscle building, you actually want to be able to inflict damage via tearing muscle fibers then intaking the proper nutrients to repair and grow back stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The weapons category of your supplement starter pack is here to make sure you\u2019re able to overcome and defeat workouts so that you can continuously gain XP and achieve your goals. It\u2019s really a rather simple one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pre-Workouts. The below ingredients are what to look for should you want optimal leveling-up potential.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n