Taking supplements for increase swimming performance.

[Disura]

I'm a swimmer and I'm really new to supplements.I thought of getting 25g whey isolate,5g creatine,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after swimming practice in the morning.Then 25g whey isolate,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after weight training in the evening.Am I taking these supplements correctly for Increase endurance,speed,strength and power.?

[smokinal]

The whey and BCAA is more of a dietary supplement than a performance enhancer. Yes, they may help in the long run but not really directly. If you want something for immediate gratification, I see a huge difference in my gym strength and stamina when I take Beta Alanine. I take 2g in the am and 2g pm, every day. Threre are no long term studies on it so I cycle on for 4-5 months, then take a break for 4-5, and so on. Creatine will help with what you're looking for too, 5g a day, every day forever.

[Disura]

The whey and BCAA is more of a dietary supplement than a performance enhancer. Yes, they may help in the long run but not really directly. If you want something for immediate gratification, I see a huge difference in my gym strength and stamina when I take Beta Alanine. I take 2g in the am and 2g pm, every day. Threre are no long term studies on it so I cycle on for 4-5 months, then take a break for 4-5, and so on. Creatine will help with what you're looking for too, 5g a day, every day forever.

Sorry for not mentioning, but I'm asking about the long run. Am I getting those supplements correctly

[mtpaquette]

I'm a swimmer and I'm really new to supplements.I thought of getting 25g whey isolate,5g creatine,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after swimming practice in the morning.Then 25g whey isolate,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after weight training in the evening.Am I taking these supplements correctly for Increase endurance,speed,strength and power.?

No, you're not. ISOs are for people with lactose issues, and meant as a convenient means to hitting your macros if you're falling short for the day on your protein intake. There is no reason to add glutamine (single amino acid), or BCAA (incomplete protein /3 aminos) to a complete protein. They won't increase your endurance, speed, strength, or power. If you want to increase your strength and power you need to lift weights and tax the muscles.

[LiftingLando]

Also says you're 17 in your bio. So I'm going to refrain from giving any supplement advice.

[emergency]

Also says you're 17 in your bio. So I'm going to refrain from giving any supplement advice.

this just focus on getting a solid diet in place.

[gallagnm]

what youre looking for is a sound diet, training plan, and recovery sequence. Fill in those gaps before adding new stuff in like supplements

[getbigordie18]

I'm a swimmer and I'm really new to supplements.I thought of getting 25g whey isolate,5g creatine,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after swimming practice in the morning.Then 25g whey isolate,5g glutamine,5g BCAA after weight training in the evening.Am I taking these supplements correctly for Increase endurance,speed,strength and power.?

all is good except go with beta alanine over glutamine.

[Heizz]

Curious on your diet plan as well.

A protein powder can be a great supplement, but should solely be used to help you reach your protein macros for the day.

At 17, I would recommend EATING a TON

[Disura]

thank you very much for all replys.There is another question.Should I speed lift a normal weight or increase the weight and do slow reps to increase power,speed,....

[XCriticalBenchX]

At 17, I would recommend EATING a TON

I wouldn't suggest that for an endurance type swimmer, aren't these guys usually like stick and bones?

[Disura]

I wouldn't suggest that for an endurance type swimmer, aren't these guys usually like stick and bones?

You are correct. We need endurance,speed,strength and power.But a little bigger muscles will create more power.Should I speed lift a normal weight or increase the weight and do slow reps.What will help me to increase the power?