Supplements for fatigue and worn out muscles?

[JoshChristianOM]

Hey guys. I'm getting back into exercising. I'm doing a plan that includes lifting 4-6 days a week that uses interval training, weight training and cardio. I only do 4 days a week for now. Sometimes I feel completely worn out after a workout. Kind of like my muscles just don't have much work left to give, even daily stuff like walking up and down stairs and showering become a lot harder. This can last for hours or even the rest of the day. I'm a 22 year old man so I know my body will adjust to the training but in the meantime I'm looking for a supplement that can take away some of that muscle fatigue or at least make it less noticeable. Any suggestions?

[Iluvmud]

Sleep......

[JoshChristianOM]

Sleep......

Yeah thanks pal. I get a good 8-9 hours a night. I'm looking for something I can take alleviate some of the muscle exhaustion for the rest of my day

[Iluvmud]

Yeah thanks pal. I get a good 8-9 hours a night. I'm looking for something I can take alleviate some of the muscle exhaustion for the rest of my day

You're welcome pal.............. you could simply use caffeine, protein, Naproxin (aleve)

[JoshChristianOM]

You're welcome pal.............. you could simply use caffeine, protein, Naproxin (aleve)

I have been taking ibuprofen and I normally drink caffeine throughout the day. I'm looking for something to solve the problem at the source. I believe the problem is that the muscles' stored up energy has been depleted and remains depleted for longer because I am a beginner (again lol). The protein is interesting. Why do you say protein will help?
Thanks

[Iluvmud]

I have been taking ibuprofen and I normally drink caffeine throughout the day. I'm looking for something to solve the problem at the source. I believe the problem is that the muscles' stored up energy has been depleted and remains depleted for longer because I am a beginner (again lol). The protein is interesting. Why do you say protein will help?
Thanks

In essence exercise causes micro-tears in muscle fibers, which leads to sore muscles. The branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) in whey protein helps your body build and repair muscle tissues.

If you are a beginner, I would start by saying go lighter until your body adjusts then go heavy.... what youre going to do is burn yourself out and not want to lift anymore.

Crawl before you can walk.

[JoshChristianOM]

Thank you

[powercage]

Sleep
Food
Controlled Labs Green Might

[mtpaquette]

I have been taking ibuprofen and I normally drink caffeine throughout the day. I'm looking for something to solve the problem at the source. I believe the problem is that the muscles' stored up energy has been depleted and remains depleted for longer because I am a beginner (again lol). The protein is interesting. Why do you say protein will help?
Thanks

-Rest
-Hydration lots of water
-Adequate protein +0.8g/lb and carbs
-Not overdoing it at the gym. Work within your means and build up.
-Make sure you have good form

[JoshChristianOM]

Gracias friends

[aaronuconn]

Some supplement options for enhancing recovery:

3g LCLT
2g Taurine
1.5g HICA
600mg Ashwagandha (as KSM-66)
480mg Tart Cherry
400mg Lemon Verbena (as Recoverben)

Something that tends to help me "immediately" recover after a morning workout is including some high GI carbs with my post workout meal. Seems bro-sciencey or archaic to think this way, but whatever - works for me. Poptarts or a sugary cereal are typically my go-to's. This is of course dependent on caloric intake and if this works for your diet.

[powercage]

Some supplement options for enhancing recovery:

3g LCLT
2g Taurine
1.5g HICA
600mg Ashwagandha (as KSM-66)
480mg Tart Cherry
400mg Lemon Verbena (as Recoverben)

Something that tends to help me "immediately" recover after a morning workout is including some high GI carbs with my post workout meal. Seems bro-sciencey or archaic to think this way, but whatever - works for me. Poptarts or a sugary cereal are typically my go-to's. This is of course dependent on caloric intake and if this works for your diet.

HICA probably not, the rest are good supplements.

I am skeptical of KSM-66 and Taurine for significant recovery benefits, but I like them for other benefits.

[rjoylo2008]

Hey guys. I'm getting back into exercising. I'm doing a plan that includes lifting 4-6 days a week that uses interval training, weight training and cardio. I only do 4 days a week for now. Sometimes I feel completely worn out after a workout. Kind of like my muscles just don't have much work left to give, even daily stuff like walking up and down stairs and showering become a lot harder. This can last for hours or even the rest of the day. I'm a 22 year old man so I know my body will adjust to the training but in the meantime I'm looking for a supplement that can take away some of that muscle fatigue or at least make it less noticeable. Any suggestions?

Curious of your goal. Are you trying to gain muscle or are you cutting? Sounds like you are trying to lose weight. I know when I'm watching cals and training hard I feel like a train wreck post workouts. You were given some good advice here such as proper hydration pre and post workout. Also upping the carbs post workout. You could also try cycling carbs, high, low, medium days. Listen to your body. You might not be consuming enough cals for the type of training you are performing.

[aaronuconn]

HICA probably not, the rest are good supplements.

I am skeptical of KSM-66 and Taurine for significant recovery benefits, but I like them for other benefits.

I was more thinking the secondary benefits of KSM-66 and Taurine can help recovery. And both are cheap

[smokinal]

Beta Alanine

2g am
2g pm...every day

Also this
https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/n...rchTerm=rhodio
1 in the am, every day

You'll be skipping rope in 2 weeks

[JonAnthony1337]

Hey guys. I'm getting back into exercising. I'm doing a plan that includes lifting 4-6 days a week that uses interval training, weight training and cardio. I only do 4 days a week for now. Sometimes I feel completely worn out after a workout. Kind of like my muscles just don't have much work left to give, even daily stuff like walking up and down stairs and showering become a lot harder. This can last for hours or even the rest of the day. I'm a 22 year old man so I know my body will adjust to the training but in the meantime I'm looking for a supplement that can take away some of that muscle fatigue or at least make it less noticeable. Any suggestions?

More protein. Sounds like you aren't recovering fast enough.

[rhadam]

-Rest
-Hydration lots of water
-Adequate protein +0.8g/lb and carbs
-Not overdoing it at the gym. Work within your means and build up.
-Make sure you have good form

Great advice here