This month while we’re talking about maximizing your time inside the gym with smart recovery practices outside of the gym, I also want to take some time to address supplements.
Clients ask me all the time what I recommend for pre-workout, whether they are taking the right supplements, which is my favorite flavor of Flintstone gummy vitamins… You know, all the standard questions.
Here are a few tips for you to consider when choosing a supplement:
1) Are your nutrition, hydration, sleep & training already good and consistent?
If not, get there first.
Supplements should complete a healthy diet, not replace it. And no magic powder can give you the same benefits of a good night’s sleep.
2) Does the supplement label include an ingredients list that includes the amounts of each active ingredient? TRANSPARENCY=GOOD.
If not, and the dosage is vague or a proprietary blend is listed, skip it and use another supplement.
3) If you’re unsure about whether a product is just hype or if it’s worth buying, check out Examine.com for unbiased info and research summaries about different supplements. They do independent reviews of products/ingredients, and they don’t sell supplements.
NOW Foods Ambassador
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been invited by NOW Foods to continue on as a brand ambassador for another year.
NOW is a company I’ve trusted for years for health and sports nutrition. Full disclosure: yes, now they give me some free supplements.
BUT: prior to becoming a NOW Ambassador, I spent plenty of my own actual dollars buying their stuff.
AND they just stepped their game up even further by investing in third-party certification through Informed-Sport for detection of more than 200 banned substances to ensure product purity across the brand.
ALSO: they are a great company that not only makes clean, high-quality supplements, but they support the community too. NOW donates prizes for local lifting & charity events every time I ask. And when my Dad passed away in February, they sent my Mom a care package to help her through a tough time.
NOW Foods Giveaway
To celebrate our 2nd year of partnership, my friends at NOW are helping me to hook up 3 LUCKY WINNERS with a supplement package, curated by moi, worth over $200.
YOU WILL WIN:
Liquid Multi Gels
Green PhytoFoods Powder
Probiotic-10™
Prebiotic Fiber
Super Enzymes
Omega 3 Fish Oil Liquid
Vitamin D-3
Magnesium
Melatonin
Your Choice of Protein Powder
ENTER NOW:
1) Like this post on Instagram
2) Follow @teamlissmash & @nowfoodsofficial on IG
3) In the comments of the IG post, tag 2 friends who would also love a NOW Foods prize pack.
4) To earn an extra chance to win: SHARE the Instagram post on your own page.
We’ll randomly choose 3 prize winners on Friday, September 7th.
Good luck!
xoxo,
Lis Smash
