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Should I Take Bodybuilding Supplements
On Non Workout Days?
Why you need bodybuilding supplements even on non workout days
If you are looking to maximize your muscle building potential, then definitely look into the frequency to which you take your bodybuilding supplements. The majority of bodybuilding supplements contain large doses of protein packed into a easy to drink mix or capsule form. What the added protein does to your body is give a constant supply of protein to your muscles during the building process.
Most people will only take their supplements during the days they working with the idea in mind that hey, I worked out today so my muscles need protein right now to start the building process. Contrary to that belief your body needs protein even when you are at rest so it can effectively rebuild muscle. By only taking supplements on days you workout you are limiting your protein intake and whenever your body is at rest it won't get that extra boost to maximize muscle growth and productively run the rebuilding process.
The reason why you should need bodybuilding supplements even on non workout days is the fact that it takes time for your body to digest the supplement and have it running through your body getting to work. Whenever you take the supplements on and off according to your workout schedule your body will be looking for protein on a workout day, but won't get it in a high enough dosage due to you not taking the supplement the day before.
The idea behind taking bodybuilding supplements on a daily bases is taken into more depth by the protein synthesis process. What this process does is rebuilds your muscle tissue after a workout. If you are an avid weightlifter and understand about muscle growth then you know that whenever you are doing a workout you want to push your limits and your muscles to their tearing point to where you can feel the burn. Once the muscle is torn it begins that protein synthesis process and takes protein from your body and puts it to work to rebuild the muscles tissue back stronger.
So overall if you are a weightlifter taking bodybuilding supplements, make sure you are taking them even on non workout days. Doing this will allow you to maximize muscle growth and builds your muscles up at a faster rate.