The Bull stops here

I've lived the dream for the last 35 years, you could say I am one of the lucky one's; but I am only lucky because I've made it my business to know my trade.

Building muscle, lean muscle, isn't simply lifting weights, eating more protein and getting 10 hours of sleep a night, it’s more of a complex journey that can take you down many roads; not all the roads are smooth either, you’'ve probably found that out for yourself already.  

One of the most misunderstood and most complex parts of the building muscle or losing body fat is the use of sports supplements and vitamins. Now a billion pound industry, sports supplements are touted as the next ‘must take’ muscle building breakthrough.

The ShapeNoBull Team make it their business to find the truth about the claims made, rate the imagination of the young over enthusiastic bodybuilder/fitness enthusiast looking to discover the newest breakthrough in pursuit of physical perfection.

This might sound contradictory but supplements do have a place and a very important one too. I like to think of them as the missing link in the ever evolving world of muscle. If there'’s one thing I'’ve learnt over my 3 decades of training and study is that there are many important facets that help you achieve your ultimate physique; supplements form a very important part of the jigsaw. 

Ask 100 dieticians, doctors etc. for a nutritional programme that will provide you with the perfect amount of nutrients to help you achieve your goals and you’'ll get 100 different programmes.

Supplements (protein powders, creatines, thermogenics, nitric oxide boosters etc), if taken properly, ensure that you cover unforeseen deficiencies in your nutritional programme; they can also boost your workouts and aide recovery far quicker than most whole foods. The reason for this is they are designed to perform nutritional tasks at a faster more powerful rate than food; that’'s a given.

Sports supplements are now so advanced in their research that they are almost into the realms of pharmaceuticals in terms of potency.

So, there you have it supplements are really important, however research your products thoroughly before you part with hard earned money or if time is a premium drop us an email and together we’ll get the lowdown on them. Good luck. 

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Mr NoBull

Article Updated: 26th January 2011