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No, I do not because I am not trained in this field. Of course, people ask me. In that case, I will tell people which supplements I take myself and what my personal rationale is. But I make it very clear that this is not a recommendation for anyone else to follow.
I also point out to people that there can be medication interactions with supplements and that they need to get recommendations from a competent professional.
I also point out to people that there can be medication interactions with supplements and that they need to get recommendations from a competent professional.
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Rarely for weight loss, often for hypertrophy.
Weight loss must be a lifelong lifestyle. Quick supplements that provide weight loss does not bring long term health and weight loss. For those looking to bulk up then I often recommend a vasodilator (argnine, nitric oxide) and or creatine supplement.
Weight loss must be a lifelong lifestyle. Quick supplements that provide weight loss does not bring long term health and weight loss. For those looking to bulk up then I often recommend a vasodilator (argnine, nitric oxide) and or creatine supplement.
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Depends on the client. I don't recommend any weight loss supplements, but I do recemmend that my strength clients look into creatine, glutamine, and BCAA's. This of course only comes after a solid nutritional plan. The first priority is not supplementation of a poor diet but instead a solid diet with supplemention to take them to new levels of limit strength by better fueling and recovery nutrition availability.
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No, I don't. That is out of my scope of professional practice. I would refer them to their doctors, pharmacists, and other skilled health care professionals.
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No, I don't. It's outside the scope of my professional expertise. I refer clients to their doctors, pharmacists, or other trained health care professionals.
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I personally do no recommend supplements - 1) It is lawsuit waiting to happen
2) Even if the supplement works - I find a lot of it is physiological and can hinder the true hard work and dedication put forth by clients.
3) Make clients pay for supplements - Another expense getting in the way of working with your client!
Fuel the Movement
JM
2) Even if the supplement works - I find a lot of it is physiological and can hinder the true hard work and dedication put forth by clients.
3) Make clients pay for supplements - Another expense getting in the way of working with your client!
Fuel the Movement
JM
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I agree with Karin. This is NOT within my scope of practice. But even if it were, I'm not a big proponent of supplements. I advocate for healthy eating to get what we need for our bodies.
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AFAA Supplement Policy:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_1_18/ai_59017914/?tag=con...
Holding an AFAA Personal Training Certification, AFAA has a Supplement Policy which should be read.
I work in a facility that recently brought on board a supplement line which I do not actively participate in the selling of those products.
With thousands of supplements available, some clients will ask about a product they are currently taking or think about taking.
I simply quiz them on why they think they need supplementation and make sure they thoroughly read all the ingredients and let them decide for themselves.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_1_18/ai_59017914/?tag=con...
Holding an AFAA Personal Training Certification, AFAA has a Supplement Policy which should be read.
I work in a facility that recently brought on board a supplement line which I do not actively participate in the selling of those products.
With thousands of supplements available, some clients will ask about a product they are currently taking or think about taking.
I simply quiz them on why they think they need supplementation and make sure they thoroughly read all the ingredients and let them decide for themselves.
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To go along with the recurring theme, it is beyond my scope of practice as well.
My strongest recommendations regarding supplementation would be to refer your clients to a registered dietician who is qualified to take an educated, scientific approach to analyzing your client's nutritional habits and potential need for supplementation.
My strongest recommendations regarding supplementation would be to refer your clients to a registered dietician who is qualified to take an educated, scientific approach to analyzing your client's nutritional habits and potential need for supplementation.
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/agree with the out of practice, but Nick Rainey's answer especially stuck out to me.
Weightloss must be a lifestyle, but there comes a point when a person cannot physically lift more based on their mass/weight. When an athlete or lifter reaches that, I would not hesitate to look into protein powders or other supplements.
I would only do this because I have researched them extensively and used them. I also stress the importance of studying all on the label as well as consulting a doctor/nutritionist/dietitian.
Weightloss must be a lifestyle, but there comes a point when a person cannot physically lift more based on their mass/weight. When an athlete or lifter reaches that, I would not hesitate to look into protein powders or other supplements.
I would only do this because I have researched them extensively and used them. I also stress the importance of studying all on the label as well as consulting a doctor/nutritionist/dietitian.
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THis is out of our scope of practice, I believe trainers have been sued over doing this due to the reaction of their clients.
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I agree with the others, it's out of my scope of practice. I refer my clients to a registered dietitian and/or nutritionist.
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