Nutritional tips and advice
Nutrition Tips
Cyclone will help you get better, faster results from almost any training and diet routine. But if you're serious about building size and strength as fast as possible, you'll need a programme that's proven to work. To help you, our experts have compiled some tips, to help you get the most out of Cyclone.
Why haven't I gained any weight?
To gain weight, your body needs energy. In other words, you need to overfeed - to consume more calories than you burn each day. The energy (calories) required to synthesise new muscle tissue won't appear from nowhere and you'll need to get these extra calories from your diet. If you're not gaining weight each week, increase your calorie intake by 250-500 calories per day until you're putting on about 1 pound per week.
Should I cut down on carbs?
No. If you're training hard, you need carbohydrate to fuel your workouts. Studies also show that training in a carb-depleted state can hamper your muscle building efforts in the gym. Although cutting back on the carbs can help when it comes to losing fat, it will make it harder to gain muscle. What's more, you also need to keep up a good diet to maximise your results.
Should I cut fat from my diet?
Many fats have a beneficial effect on your health. Your body also uses fat to make many of its own muscle-building hormones. Good sources of fat include olive oil, deep-colured cold-water fish (e.g. salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines), peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, macadamia nuts or pecans. Fat should make up 20-30% of your calorie intake.
We have developed an example 7 day meal plan which shows how Cyclone fits in with your diet.
How many meals should I eat?
Aim for 4-6 small meals daily. Spreading your calories out during the day keeps your metabolism moving and your energy levels high. It's also important to make sure that each meal contains a balance of nutrients, including protein, carbohydrate and fat. Good sources of protein include fish, lean meat, chicken, eggs, turkey, and whey protein. Preferred sources of carbohydrates include fruit, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Olive oil, nuts (including peanuts) and fish oils are a healthy source of fat.
