Nutrition

Nutrition and supplements to help you go the distance

In an ideal world, we'd all eat healthily, go to bed on time, and exercise daily. In case you missed it, it's not an ideal world.

That's where nutritional supplements come in. The right ones will take your health and fitness to the next level. Think of them as nature's little helpers.

If you want a boost, a helping hand, or a kickstart to reach your goals, read on to see how fitness supplements aren't magic bullets.... but they're pretty darn close.

What are supplements?

Dietary supplements include a variety of different products that you eat to supplement a normal diet. They are not meal replacements. 

Most supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. These types of supplements are called nutritional supplements or dietary supplements. 

If you exercise regularly, dietary supplements are something to consider taking. Why? Because they ensure that get the nutrition you need to increase muscle mass and have the necessary energy to train. 

With a healthy diet, most adults don’t need nutritional supplements. They become more important when you increase the amount of physical activity you do or when you start exercising for a particular goal such as weight loss, increased muscle mass, or endurance. 

At ShapeNation, click on any product to discover more information about each of the supplements we offer and to read customer reviews that help you understand if it's a good fit for you. 

• Protein Powder

• Creatine

• BCAA

• Amino acids

• Protein bars

• Protein drinks

• Pre-workout

Dietary supplements and strength training

When you exercise, you push your body to the limit. To increase strength (both for power and hypertrophy), your body needs protein to handle the stress that a hard workout throws at the muscles. 

Check out protein bars, powders, and shakes to give your system the extra shot of protein needed to reach your strength-training goals. 

And if it’s energy you need to push through a tough resistance training, mix up a pre-workout before hitting the gym to increase energy and focus.

Weight loss and nutritional supplements

It’s important to note that no one supplement will make you lose weight. They work because of your focus and dedication to exercise and proper nutrition. If you put in the effort, however, nutritional supplements can help you reach your weight loss goals. 

To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. The best way to do that is by increasing muscle mass. Protein, BCAA - amino acids, and creatine supplements are great ways to get more protein, increase lean muscle mass, and burn more calories – even while resting. 

Need an energy boost? There’s a nutritional supplement for that

Let’s face it, everyone gets tired. Even when you love your workout. Even when you have a killer new barbell weight set and you can’t wait to try it out. Even then, it’s easy to have a bad day with low energy. 

If that’s you, a dietary supplement may be what you need to boost your energy level and help you cross the finish line with every workout. 

Not sure where to begin? Check out our recommendations for the best pre-workout supplements:

• Energy - carbohydrate

• Pre-workout

• Protein bars

• Protein drinks

• Protein powders

• Creatine

Do supplements work?

Dietary supplements are never a substitute for proper nutrition and a varied diet. They are additions to your diet… not replacements. 

Supplements work because you already have proper nutrition and a solid exercise routine as the base. 

At ShapeNation, we take pride in what we stock on our shelves. We believe that we carry the very best nutritional supplements and always include customer reviews for every product. Take your time, read the comments, and make an informed decision. 

Functional nutrition and supplements from ShapeNation 

We’re actively working to increase the general awareness of the impact of nutrition on fitness performance and recovery. 

Dietary supplements and nutrition products can be used by anyone who trains, both pro athletes and beginners working out on the weekends. That’s why we offer a varied selection in the most-important categories of dietary supplements: protein powders, amino acids, creatine, protein bars, weight gainers, pre-workouts, and more.