{"id":3843,"date":"2018-12-21T03:40:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T03:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/?p=3843"},"modified":"2018-12-22T03:39:59","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T03:39:59","slug":"supplement-martial-arts-training-safe-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/supplement-martial-arts-training-safe-way","title":{"rendered":"How to Supplement Your Martial Arts Training in a Safe Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

As confidence in supplements grows all over the world,\u00a076% of adults report<\/a>\u00a0that they perceive the dietary supplement industry as trustworthy. This is good news for the industry, as supplements can be a great way to ensure that your physical and\u00a0dietary needs are being met<\/a>. However, while supplements are widely used all over the world and becoming increasingly more popular, the supplements you\u2019ll need for combat sports<\/a> vary than those needed for general weight or endurance training.<\/p>\n

Substances to Stay Away From<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though a\u00a0majority of Americans admit taking dietary supplements<\/a>, many are unaware of the substances inside of them, and the same is generally true of those living abroad really anywhere in the world. When supplementing your martial arts training and general dietary routine, it\u2019s important to understand what you\u2019re putting into your body and what will benefit you instead of harm you but you\u2019ll also want to understand what is important to stay away from. In general, it\u2019s suggested to avoid purchasing your supplements online and\u00a0always buy from a trusted retailer<\/a>. When browsing supplements, try to look for ones that are FDA-approved (if they are from an American source) or one that boasts a seal of certification from the country of origin. Always read the labels and stay away from supplements that list sodium benzoate, fluoride, hydrogenated oils, dinitrophenol and sibutramine in the ingredients.<\/p>\n

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Supplements to Fuel Your Martial Arts Body<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because you\u2019ll be training hard and living life outside of the gym, you\u2019ll want to look for supplements that help you recover quickly and fuel your body in ways that will allow you to not feel too sluggish after a workout. Glutamine is great for martial arts as it will help shorten your recovery process while also replenishing your body\u2019s fuel that helps increase stamina and strength. BCAAs are another great supplement and the substance actually makes up a third of all of the muscle protein in your body. Taking a BCAA in combination with your training will help reduce fatigue and decrease your body\u2019s loss of amino acids. Lastly, creatine is particularly great for those training in martial arts as it\u00a0allows your muscles to contract harder<\/a>\u00a0and for longer, which is great for power kicks, punches and everything in between.<\/p>\n

Taking Care of Your Body<\/strong><\/p>\n

When training martial arts, it\u2019s important to take care of your body before, during and after your workouts by giving it the right amount of fuel and also giving it time to rest. Supplementing your workouts is a great way to ensure you\u2019re getting everything you need in order to succeed, but you\u2019ll want to be smart about the supplements you take. If you can, look for supplements with the least amount of ingredients possible and aim for only taking all-natural supplements<\/a> without any of the dangerous fillers. Your body will thank you and you\u2019ll likely see a kick up in your strength and stamina too.<\/p>\n

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As confidence in supplements grows all over the world,\u00a076% of adults report\u00a0that they perceive the dietary supplement industry as trustworthy. This is good news for the industry, as supplements can be a great way to ensure that your physical and\u00a0dietary needs are being met. However, while supplements are widely used all over the world and<\/p>\n

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