Do i need supplments when i not lifting every day?

[lake619]

So im new to the whole mma scence ive recently lost a stone in weight by jogging 2-3 miles a day I feel as if now ive lost the weight i would like to put the mucles back on due to y job (chef) i do not have tie to get to the gym i have a barbell and dumbell pull up bar ect ect im looking at doing a houres workout a night (6 to 8 reps) maybe 3-4 times a week im going to keep on with the cardio every night but i was wondering would i be alight if i start creatine/protein if i am not lifting a great deal cheers for the adive

[Capt.Canuck]

I'm no expert but I think most here would tell you that:

1. it's not recommended to lift every day in any case, rest days are important. Lifting 3-4x per week is optimal for many people.

2. protein powder is just another source of food, not a supplement - albeit a processed source. The more protein you can get from whole food sources the less protein powder you will need.

3. creatine monohydrate is a very good supplement and 5g a day is useful for most strength and combat athletes.

[cooks1]

No, but you do need English lessons

[EndoGlo]

Originally Posted by cooks1

No, but you do need English lessons

It appears more that his keys are sticking. It's specific letters that are missing. Chill on it.

[immovablestone]

Originally Posted by lake619

So im new to the whole mma scence ive recently lost a stone in weight by jogging 2-3 miles a day I feel as if now ive lost the weight i would like to put the mucles back on due to y job (chef) i do not have tie to get to the gym i have a barbell and dumbell pull up bar ect ect im looking at doing a houres workout a night (6 to 8 reps) maybe 3-4 times a week im going to keep on with the cardio every night but i was wondering would i be alight if i start creatine/protein if i am not lifting a great deal cheers for the adive

Spend your money on books, don't eat them though, read them...

[Rowan11088]

Originally Posted by immovablestone

Spend your money on books, don't eat them though, read them...

Hey, books are a good source of energy!


Mmmmm....knowledge...

[cooks1]

Originally Posted by EndoGlo

It appears more that his keys are sticking. It's specific letters that are missing. Chill on it.

Spoken like a true keyboard warrior. Thank You, Oh Master of Keyboard Linguistics.

[XMoker]

Take protein shakes when you haven't/aren't going to get enough protein from real foods. How do you know how much protein you need? Read the faqs, generally .9-1.5g per lb of LBM is recommended.

Creatine Mono, everyday. It works on saturation, keep your levels up to receive benefits. Why Mono, nad how much? Read the faq.

I think the S&P faq and the Cond faq will give you some pointers and clear some things up for you too.

[XTrainer]

This thread shows a serious lack of FAQ reading.