The bottom line is that the majority of supplements are ineffective. The industry is simply way too unregulated to consistently produce quality products.
And it really pains me when I see women spending small fortunes on said supplements only to notice that they don't work. Now while the majority of supplements don't work, there are some that do work. But these are an exception.
But knowing what not to take is just as important as knowing what to take.
So without further ado, here are supplements you should NOT be spending money on when trying to get toned arms:
1. Amino acids. Bodybuilders love amino acids because they believe they increase muscle mass. And more muscle mass translates into more calories burned which would accelerate arm toning. The problem here, however, is that amino acids compete for absorption.
2. Energy formulations. First we saw red bull, then a whole host of other companies hit the market each offering the next best bang. The main problem with all of these drinks and pills is that their high caffeine content wreaks havoc on the female body from many different physiological standpoints. Only use them in emergencies.
3. Meal replacements. This term is an oxymoron since a packet of powder can never replace a meal in its nutritional entirety. There are simply way too many interactions between the myriad nutrients in regular food that supplements can't mimic.
4. Protein. Stay away from anything that digests quickly, including protein. Your will burn more arm fat and recover faster from workouts with regular food.
5. Pills that block the absorption of fat. Not only will they mess up your stomach, but blocking the absorption of fat is not healthy. Fat increases the production of arm toning hormones, keeps you full and keeps the membranes of your cells healthy.
It's not necessary to spend a war chest on supplements if you want to get toned arms. After all, the majority of them don't even work. You'll get better results by saving the money and spending it on high quality food instead. - 29951
And it really pains me when I see women spending small fortunes on said supplements only to notice that they don't work. Now while the majority of supplements don't work, there are some that do work. But these are an exception.
But knowing what not to take is just as important as knowing what to take.
So without further ado, here are supplements you should NOT be spending money on when trying to get toned arms:
1. Amino acids. Bodybuilders love amino acids because they believe they increase muscle mass. And more muscle mass translates into more calories burned which would accelerate arm toning. The problem here, however, is that amino acids compete for absorption.
2. Energy formulations. First we saw red bull, then a whole host of other companies hit the market each offering the next best bang. The main problem with all of these drinks and pills is that their high caffeine content wreaks havoc on the female body from many different physiological standpoints. Only use them in emergencies.
3. Meal replacements. This term is an oxymoron since a packet of powder can never replace a meal in its nutritional entirety. There are simply way too many interactions between the myriad nutrients in regular food that supplements can't mimic.
4. Protein. Stay away from anything that digests quickly, including protein. Your will burn more arm fat and recover faster from workouts with regular food.
5. Pills that block the absorption of fat. Not only will they mess up your stomach, but blocking the absorption of fat is not healthy. Fat increases the production of arm toning hormones, keeps you full and keeps the membranes of your cells healthy.
It's not necessary to spend a war chest on supplements if you want to get toned arms. After all, the majority of them don't even work. You'll get better results by saving the money and spending it on high quality food instead. - 29951
About the Author:
Highly regarded author, Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness expert and former flabby arms refugee, thoroughly instructs women on how to get rid of arm fat. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her blog about how to get toned arms right now!
