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Pole Fitness and Supplements?
Just curious, what are all your thoughts on supplements? I came across a post on my FB newsfeed and it was for a company called Pole Fitness Nutrition. It's "supplements" designed for strength and toning. I've never tried supplements before- about 8 years ago I took a multivitamin from Walmart and broke out in massive hives all over so naturally, I avoid anything going into my body unless it is food. I've seen people promoting supplements before for other fitness related activities like weight lifting but this was the first time I've seen it specific to pole.
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I really only take supplements for nutrient deficiencies I have. Other than that, they shouldn't be necessary. You can even OD on some. B6 is apparently one of them, and I didn't know that. I was taking a B-complex and now my B6 is 3 times what it should be!
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Speaking as a certified plant-based nutritionist, I would not suggest taking ANY supplements without the go ahead from a certified nutritionist. In my opinion, most supplements should not even be available over the counter.
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Supplements are pretty scary and not regulated. There can be some dangerous stuff in them so be very careful! If you really feel like your diet is lacking, consult a nutritionist/dietician.
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I take some supplements. I mean what exactly is in this product for "strength and toning" (there is no such thing as toning anyways). Honestly, you dont really need any supplements for strength. The only thing that will build strength is to build muscles, tendons, ligaments etc.. and that is only done by eating proper nutrients and working out to break down the muscles (being on a progressive program).
No supplement is going to build mass or strength.
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I take supplements, but I’ve also researched, the supplements I take. Glucosamine is one of the best supplements I’ve taken period while poling. I take a daily multi-vitamin for women additional iron once a month helps me as well. Our food is so genetically modified that it doesn’t give the quality nutrition it did even 10 years ago. The cost of organic food is too expensive for most people and even then it’s been subject to Monsanto through pollination. Toning will happen naturally from poling even one day a week, just be patient and listen to your body, if you crave proteins go to gnu and get the shakes they are wonderful.
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I have tan across the website you speak of…. I looked into their products, but they are mostly the same products you can get at GNC. Many of there packages were bundles of glut amine, vitamins, and glucosamine support.
I would see a speacialist before you jump on that boat. I take glucosamine, glutamine, creatinine, and vitamins…. But I also have a Crossfit Nutritionist who watches my body and cycles me in and out based on what I am putting my body through.
There are tons of products out there and it can get confusing, that’s why I recommended a professional!
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I agree with the professional idea completely, except not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford a professional.
Once people start getting into DHEA, CLA and stuff like that its best they consulate with their personal physician.
I honestly don’t think omega 3’s, glucosamine and multi-vitamins will harm the average person, there are more side effects from most common anti-depressants than supplements.
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Thanks for all you input. I personally would never take supplements but I wanted to get a general idea of this new trend I’m seeing in the pole industry about supplements. I don’t believe in them and if I recall correctly as being AFAA certified, I am not even allowed to promote fitness related supplements in any way. And as a nurse, legally I am not allowed to suggest supplements because it would be considered “prescribing” which is not within my scope of practice.
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From personal experience I've found that I have more energy and healthier skin when I take a daily multi-vitamin. I also take cod-liver tablets and pro-biotics daily. Many people don't consume enough protein through their diet but I don't know enough about protein shakes to recommend them.
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Supplements that are organic and not filled with fillers and coatings are fine, unfortunately a lot on the market are not good quality, I spend around the price of a coffee and donut a day on supplements, they are one of the best brands on the market, I have been taking them for 4 years now, my blood test actually improved my doctor is constantly amazed at my results at age, and always asks me what Am i doing.Of course you need to be careful, do your research and talk to professionals, I will take supplements before I take any prescription medication.achieving optimum nutrition is what it’s about.Dr Ross Walker has written an excellent book (The cell factor) based on research into using supplements to optimize your health! There is just so much evidence out there for the benefits of supplements, but at the end of the day it’s the individuals own choice, I choose to pay money for this rather than coffee and cake based on what I have experienced for myself by taking them and based on the reading and research I have done and that’s good enough for me .:-)
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I wouldn't take 'supplements' to help me 'build muscle' or be 'toned'…no way. I think of those in the same light as diet pills.
However, I do take quality supplements to help make up for what my diet may be lacking. Emphasis on quality, most supplements you would buy at Walmart are 'cheap' in every sense of the word. I buy mine either online or at a health food store, and I do my research.
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Research. Learn from body builders who have been supplementing for years and years and years. There are good companies out there and there are some sketchy ones. I know quite a few people who are in the supplement trade that I trust and others I have seen at body building competitions that make me laugh. I am quite thankful that many are not regulated because quite honestly our FDA sucks and they only work for big pharma (I will get off my soap box now).
As for the company that you saw, be wary of those companies that are trying to make a buck off the back of an up and coming sport.
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Haha chem you read my thoughts!!! I will note that I am supplementing based on MD and ND recommendations. I do not supplement to gain muscle. That seems odd to me. I supplement for my deficiencies and migraines. I.e. vitamin D, b12, magnesium, riboflavin, chromium. I buy them from my doc or at the health food store, not Walmart. I do get some of the refills on amazon.
I suggest getting a nutrient panel. That us how I found my deficiencies. You need to be careful with far soluble vitamins as they build up in your system, unlike water soluble ones that you can just pee out. Vitamin a can be bad in excess. Accutane is similar to vitamin a and you should not get pregnant on it due to the severe birth defects it causes!!
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Fat soluble, not far
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Come on, ladies! I’m new to pole and I’m impressed by everyone i see on this fabulous website, but I’m really disappointed by this thread. Would it be so bad to get all your nutritional needs from your food? Really, if you focus on everything you consume to be providing what your body needs to thrive, you wouldn’t give supplements a second glance. This mindset helps me avoid anything that’s not packed with goodness and I never need supplements. Start by buying a big bag of spinach and eating it raw alongside everything you normally eat (and hopefully that’s not junk food!). Please try it before going anywhere near supplements.
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