Back to the gym? Pack these 4 supplements in your gym bag

After an indulgent Christmas and New Year break, you might have set up the goal to start a new workout routine and improve your physical health.

Exercise comes with a wide range of benefits; from better energy and improved cardiovascular function, to boosted mood and weight loss. However, it puts an extra demand on your body, so if your diet isn’t providing enough of the nutrients you need, you might struggle with under performance and slow recovery. With a lack of adequate nourishment and rest, the body can come under a lot of stress, which can also lower your immunity and increase your risk of getting colds and infections.

Ensuring a nutrient-rich diet and supplementing with the correct nutrients can help you exercise better, and recover quicker:

• Perform Intensive – A high potency synergistic blend of vitamin B3, arginine, citrulline, glutamine and beetroot extract, designed to support energy production. Vitamin B3 supports energy production and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. Arginine, citrulline and glutamine are key amino acids and beetroot extract is a rich source of nitrates. The Perform Intensive is provided as a powder, in a single sachet. Mix it with water or add to a protein shake, and consume it before or during a workout.

• Methyl Multinutrient – a superior, high potency multinutrient designed by experts. Methyl Multinutrient uses the most absorbable forms of nutrients that your body can easily use. It contains optimum levels of all key nutrients such as vitamins A and D to support your immune system, and B vitamins for energy production and brain function . Our Methyl Multinutrient is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and comes in a two a day capsule form, allowing you to split the dose and make it work for longer.

• Magnesium Powder – A complex of magnesium citrate and magnesium malate, suitable for everyday use. Magnesium contributes to a number of important functions including muscle function, energy production, protein synthesis , maintenance of bones and the normal functioning of the nervous system . Magnesium Powder is presented in a pleasant tasting and easily absorbed powder formula, which can easily be mixed into any cold drink, smoothie or protein shake.

• BioAcidophilus Forte – this live bacteria supplement contains 30 billion of the clinically-researched ‘LAB4’ combination per capsule, with two specific strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus along with Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium lactis . BioAcidophilus Forte has been used in a study with long distance triathletes, alongside our Acetyl Carnitine & Alpha Lipoic Acid.¹ Our BioAcidophilus Forte is suitable for those wishing to use a premium strength live bacteria supplement, it is hypoallergenic and dairy-free, and is Informed-Sport accredited.

Whether you’ve started a daily morning jog or have just signed up to a Pilates class, make sure you support your body with the nutrients it needs, so you can get the best out of your workouts.

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[1] Roberts, J.D, et al. An Exploratory Investigation of Endotoxin Levels in Novice Long Distance Triathletes, and the Effects of a Multi-Strain Probiotic/Prebiotic, Antioxidant Intevention. Nutrients, 2016;