No Shortcuts

The problem with today's young athletes is that they are always looking for a "magic pill" or the fastest way to get reach their goals. I hesitate to recommend ANY supplements (aside from whey protein) to beginners, not because I don't think that they could benefit from them, but because these kids need to learn that they have to put in WORK to reach their goals.

I have a "pecking order" I talk about with my kids when it comes to getting their priorities in order before they take ANY supplements:

1.) Sleep. How many of you can honestly say you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night? Sleep aids in recovery from intense bouts of exercise, and allows your hormonal levels to return to an anabolic state.

2.) Nutrition. Are you eating 6X/day? Are you including a Protein and a Fruit/Vegetable at EVERY meal? Then you are not doing what it takes, and need to start!

3.) Exercise Intensity. Are you working hard or hardly working? If you want to make gains you have to WORK. Yes, it is that simple.

***NEWS FLASH***

HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE LEADS TO GAINS!!!

If, and only if, these 3 components of training are being treated optimally to get results do I suggest taking supplements, and even then that list is very, very short.

The bottom line is that there are no shortcuts! It takes time and hardwork to get to where you want to be...that is a good lesson for ANYTHING you do in life.