FITNESS SUPPLEMENTS - manipulating one's diet for gain

Manipulating one's diet for better performance has a long history but the fact is that modern day athletes can benefit from documented scientific evidence that some fitness supplements do have ergogenic properties. The benefits of being fit include improvement of heart function, less injury and improvement in body composition, but another basic reason to be physically fit is of course its fun and feels good!

Pick a form of exercise that you enjoy and can do frequently, as well as fitness supplements that can help you with your performance. Replacing fluids lost through sweating is essential as neglecting to compensate for fluid loss can cause lethargy and nausea, but even if you don't feel thirsty, it's important to drink at regular intervals when exercising. Herbalife's H³0 Fitness Drink quenches thirst and replaces lost fluids and essential electrolytes, and it has energising carbs for immediate and sustained energy. Not only that, the powerful antioxidant will help you with fatigue and body soreness which is common after hectic training.

Another enjoyable fitness supplement is their N-R-G Beverage with Guarana, one of nature's most energising herbs, which is also great for boosting and maintaining energy levels as it gets to work quickly, providing you with an invigorating feeling, and will enable you to stay on top of your fitness programme. Enhance your plain water with a squizz of Instant Herbal Beverage which comes in 4 delicious flavours: lemon, peach, raspberry and original. Drinking this beverage regularly can help increase your water consumption.

Have you noticed that many people who take part in excessively demanding, repetitive sports look aged? Without good, solid fitness supplements, your muscles will waste and your skin wrinkle because the body has to find these vital nutrients, even if it has to steal them from muscles and connective tissue, so take precautions, making sure you have the tools to protect your body.

For more information on Herbalife Shapeworks supplements email us at info@shapelife.co.za