If you are a martial artist

Step 1 - Fuel your workouts

ViperEating 5-6 small meals a day provides your body with a constant fuel supply. Skipping meals may leave you feeling lethargic as your body is lacking the required nutrients for energy. Eat balanced meals containing complex carbohydrates, protein, good fats and fibre. Using a quality carbohydrate drink, such as Viper will keep you hydrated and give you the essential energy you need to train hard, delay fatigue and recover effectively. During training sessions you should try sipping on Viper, in-place of water, for noticeable increases in stamina.

Step 2 - Provision of protein

Cyclone Promax Extreme A lack of quality protein will result in loss of speed, slower recovery and lack of energy. To gain muscle power and speed, extra protein from high quality sources is a must. Promax, Promax Extreme, Promax-Meal bars and meal replacement performance products such as Cyclone all contain whey protein to satisfy your requirements. These products should not be your only protein source but should complement the proteins in your diet such as fish and lean meats.

Step 3 - Overcompensation & eliciting a training effect

When you exert your muscles, especially during high intensity resistance training, your muscle fibres are naturally broken down. Your body overcompensates for this, so you are able to do the same amount of exercise with less effort next time. This is known as the 'training effect'. The Creatamax range could allow you to train more intensely and improve your ability to repeat these intense bouts. This could mean improving your ability to throw harder punches and kicks and/or speeding recovery between rounds.

Step 4 - Recover effectively

RecoverMax RecoverMax With the large exercise loads that fighters normally have, it is imperative to maximise recovery. Immediately after you finish training your body requires carbohydrates to refuel and protein to repair the muscles used. A 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein, as is used in RecoverMax, has been shown to restore muscle carbohydrate levels (glycogen) and address muscle damage quickest. A serving of RecoverMax after each session will ensure you are ready for your next days training and that you get the full benefits from all your hard work.

Step 5- Improve mental focus during training, sparring and competition.

BCAAs (branched chain amino acids) are found in some proteins and have been shown to prevent imbalances that could cause mental fatigue. Maximuscle's Viper formula contains these BCAAs making it a perfect to drink during training. For additional formulas that could give a mental and physical boost you can try 'buzz' products such as Viper Extreme (drink, bar or capsules). Any of this range taken 20-30 minutes prior to a fight or sparring session will give a surge in physical and mental energy.