Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Basic Tips To Make Your Own Weight Gainer

By Ricardo d Argence

As you may already know, weight gainers can be incredibly expensive so if you intend trying to put on a lot of weight in a relatively short time frame, then you should seriously consider making your own weight gainer.

In many cases, the advertising of weight gainers will include a forearm with huge muscles, and they can be purchased at most shops selling nutritional supplements. Such weight gainers are for the most part designed in such a way so as to make it possible for you to gain weight in order to increase muscle mass.

However, you need to bear in mind that not all weight gainers are suitable for everyone. For example, if you're really thin then it's necessary for you to first add meat to your bones before attempting to add muscle mass. On the other hand, a bodybuilder for the most part already has the weight they want and only use weight gainers in order to increase their muscle mass.

For those who would like to save some money, you can simply make your own weight gainers because contrary to what you may have heard, it's easy to do. Undoubtedly, the most important thing to remember is protein.

Of course, as you can imagine, some weight gainers are of a superior quality when compared to others. Generally speaking, those weight gainers which contain isolate whey powder are considered to be the best, followed by those containing regular whey powder, and finally in third place, those containing Soy.

A very high quality protein you might consider adding to your weight gainer is Casein. This product is best for slowly digesting and not for rapid consumption.

One of the most critical things you need to pay attention to with regards to weight gainers, is the breakdown of carbohydrates. This is essentially because maltodextrin should be your primary source of carbohydrates due to the fact that it will help to replenish your body's glycogen stores.

Any weight gainers that contain excessive amounts of sugar or fructose should be avoided at all costs. This is because unless you ensure that sugar content is as low as possible, you run the risk of experiencing fatigue, headaches, and even the shakes.

One of the most productive things you can do if you want to save money while you're gaining weight, is for you to make your own weight gainers at home because it is not at all difficult to do.

In order to do so, you'll need to blend together the finest protein and maltodextrin. Both of these can be sourced and purchase from the vast majority of shops selling a range of nutritional supplements. Furthermore, raw oats which can be found in most grocery stores are ideal for mixing with shakes. This is essentially because oats do a great job at slowing down the rate at which carbohydrates are burnt. This of course means that the shake lasts longer because you're adding more calories to the drink.

One of the best times to drink your weight gaining shake is after your workout. You can add more calories and have a higher fat intake. Your body will slowly digest the shake so you get the nutrients to the muscles over a longer period of time. Adding more fat can include things like peanut butter, nuts, oils, and more.

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