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The Importance of Breakfast to Bodybuilders

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The importance of breakfast has been extolled for years. And while thinking has evolved to diversify this for different body types and exercise levels, breakfast remains important especially for bodybuilders.

Why is breakfast important for bodybuilders?

That’s simple – fuel is needed for the intense workouts and muscle usage of bodybuilders. And if, like many, you want to get your workout done at the beginning of the day, breakfast is pivotal. Without the necessary protein and nutrients provided by breakfast, your muscles will fatigue and you will not be able to work towards bodybuilding levels.

How to make breakfast exciting

So, you know it’s important to have breakfast if you want to workout in the mornings, but how do you keep it exciting? Variety really is the spice of life. Try our sassy smoothie recipes, overnight oats, or try one of these 3 easy ways to add protein powder to meals for an added boost!

Overnight oats - Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash

A Protein Powder Boost to Your Breakfast

When you start your bodybuilding journey, it is likely that you will learn to know your protein, and how it helps build muscle. Protein shakes can really help to boost your protein intake at breakfast time – especially if you are running short on time, or simply can’t get enough protein into your breakfast foods.

Read our tips on when to use protein powders for the best impact!

Weightlifting Tips For Beginners

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It’s really important, when you start your weightlifting journey, to start slow and build your skill, confidence and technique. From GoProtein to you, here are our weightlifting tips for beginners:

Tips for beginners working towards weightlifting

Work on your fitness

You can’t go from zero to hero in a heartbeat, so begin your journey by building basic fitness. Use our 30-minute beginner’s workout routine to get you into a fitness headspace on build your basic fitness up before beginning your weightlifting journey.

Take care of your nutrition

While you build up to bodybuilding, nutrition plays a huge part in what your body can handle and how it recovers. In order to give your body the fuel it needs, consider using our Whey Bodybuilding Protein as a supplemental pre and post boost. As well as adding protein to recipes either via whole foods or added protein powder.

Don’t underestimate the importance of stretching

We talk about the importance of stretching in any workout or weightlifting routine, and it’s true! Take the time to warm up and warm down, your muscles will thank you for it.

Start with light weights

It may be tempting to dive in and push your body – but this can lead to injuries. Learning correct form is paramount, so start with weights where you can easily do the reps with good form before moving onto heavier weights. If you progress too quickly, you will lose form and risk injury in the longterm.

Limit Workouts to 30-45 mins

You want to avoid muscle fatigue and burnout, so when starting out, ensure that you don’t overdo it. Have a pre-workout protein shake, and work hard for a limited workout time. We also suggest that you rest in between sets – for around 1 minute. This will help avoid muscle fatigue and allow you to use your 30-45 minutes efficiently. Work smarter not harder!

Good luck with your weightlifting journey!

Fun Protein Boosts for Body Builders

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Eating as much protein as is needed for body building can get a little boring, so here are some fun protein boosts to add in those amino acids, creatine and protein isolates that your body needs.

Add protein powder in your breakfasts

Alongside our protein porridge, there are lots of ways to use protein powder in breakfasts to boost your morning. Try our favourite protein powder overnight oats, or these fun smoothie recipes.

Give your body a protein boost after your workout

It’s important to ensure your body has enough energy to burn straight after your workout. Give your body the fuel it needs within 30 minutes of your workout for maximum impact. Learn more about when to take your protein shakes.

Overnight oats - Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash

Seeds and nuts and salad extras

Add these five protein-rich nuts and seeds to your salads and meals to boost your protein intake. Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and flax seeds are super loaded with goodness and protein.

The texture of the nuts and seeds adds some interest to your meals too.

Body Building Boost

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So, you’ve been bodybuilding for a while, but you’ve reached a plateau. It’s time to up your game and work hard on building muscle mass and bulking up. This is where our Mega Go Mass Pro XL Protein formulation comes in…

All-in-One Formula – Mass and Size Building

If you are trying to gain muscle mass and size, then combining the Mega Go Mass formula with your bodybuilding training is the way to go. Step up your intensity and push yourself harder with this blend of quality calories.

Great for Athletes

If you are an athlete serious about your training and recovery regimen, and want to ensure your body has everything it needs for your training plan, a boost from Mega Go Mass Pro XL is what you need.

Nutrition

Mega Go Mass Pro XL Protein Gainer has 3 main sources of protein – 26g from whey and milk*, 13g from soya, and 4g from oat powder.

*Per serving of 100g with 500ml milk

Add 4 heaped scoops (200g) to 800-1000ml skimmed milk or cold water (best in two shakers) and shake for approximately 5-10 seconds (or mix it in a blender) until fully dissolved. The servings are very big, so halve the recommended amount if needed.