RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Nutritional supplements WOMEN should NEVER take:

1) PROTEIN SHAKES/BARS loaded with calories/fat/carbs/sugars. Many women are afraid to take protein in fear of becoming "bulky." Certain protein supplements are designed to do just that, because they're meant for bodybuilders looking to build mass. Then there are ones specifically for women/those looking to be lean & toned (Ex: ISOPURE Zero Carb by Nature's Best). Consuming protein after you exercise (both cardio & weights) is essential to seeing results quicker because it helps build LEAN muscle tissue, and the more you have the more calories you'll burn daily on top of what you burn during exercise. Your protein drink should be no more than 160cal, less than 1g of fat, 0carbs, 0g of sugar.

2) CREATINE is a cell volumizer, which means the larger your cells the more water they require. Thus, you'll look and feel constantly bloated.

3) TESTOSTERONE/GROWTH HORMONES can make women sterile. Unlike in men, the side effects are irreversible for women. Such side effects include, loss of menstrual cycle, unnatural body hair growth, change in voice, loss of head hair, enlargened clitoris, etc.