What supplements does a fitness competitor use

 

Supplements a Fitness Competitor and Personal Trainer Personally Takes

I am Cindy Feltman, a degreed and certified personal trainer from Arizona. I believe health, fitness, and nutrition are critical components to having a great life. I have been in the fitness industry for over 14 years, and competing in fitness and bodybuilding compeitions for over 9 years. I have been highly active all my life playing over 10 sports and competitive dance, however I used to be over 38% bodyfat and 210 pounds as a child. When I was 18, I had lost 20% bodyfat in one year and started competing in bodybuilding competitions.

Since then, I have done various competitions throughout the years and won. I just competed in my first fitness competition August 31, 2007, which advanced me to compete in the Supplementstogo.com 2007 Ms. Fitness USA competition one week later. In the 6-weeks that I trained for these two shows, I went from 24% bodyfat to 12% bodyfat. My training and nutrition for these competitions was more efficient and effective than in previous competitions.

I focused on my supplementation to give me the extra edge that I needed to stay on track and to avoid injury. Four months prior to these shows, I discovered through a blood test that I was allergic to 40 foods and that I had a condition called Candida. The doctor made a strong recommendation to start taking probiotics and altering my diet to include less sugar and starchy carbohydrates. Since then, I started taking a product called iFlora Multi Probiotic Formula Caps. This product contains 16 strains that supplement natural flora colonies to promote digestive and immune health. This premier blend works in both the small and large intestines, yet survives the stomach where other products get destroyed and fail. Ever since I have started this product, I have noticed my skin is clearer, and my body seems to be regulated as far as normal bowel function and little to no bloating.

A food allergy that was negatively impacting my training and nutrition program was an allergy to dairy products. I needed to find a good tasting protein/meal replacement shake without dairy. Supplementstogo.com has supplied me with the best tasting Soy Protein that I have found on the market, the 100% vanilla bean flavor Soy Protein powder. This product makes it convenient for me to get my protein needs in with my busy schedule. Not only that, the product works well in shakers, and does not require blending to be mixed.

As far as multivitamins, I have been very pleased with the product Bio Spectrum 1 Essential Nutrients and Minerals. I feel more energy daily, and I seem to be sleeping well at night. For my joint and bone health I have been taking Glucosamine plus CSA Tabs and Flex-CID. With all the wear and tear I put on my joints during training, I did not suffer any bone or joint problems in these last two competitions. In the past, I have had to slow my training down due to joint strains and stiffness.

My muscle buiding and muscle recovery were enhanced by the products Dymatize Nutrition's Maximum Strength BCAAs Complex 2200 and ISS Complete L-Glutamine Power. I have taken many forms of BCAAs and L-Glutamine over the years, but I must admit I really liked these two products the best. It seemed that my body was much quicker to respond to the resistance training and I was not as tired as I used to be in previous shows.

One final product that I used to complete my supplementation is called MeridiumXN from BioNovix. This is a wellness solution that supports multiple biochemical functions within the body and helps maintain a natural balance. I noticed an increased metabolism and more energy with this product. Overall, I just felt good and I made it through training without getting ill. I believe that all these products made it possible for me to reach the fitness level I needed to be and effective fitness competitor and I would recommend all of these to anyone interested in gaining muscle, losing bodyfat, and just wanting to have energy and feel great daily. Supplementstogo.com is an awesome company and my experience was one that will keep me coming back for all my supplement needs.