Gainer

Gainers are mixtures of carbohydrates and proteins, named after the English verb "to gain," which means to receive or gain. This type of sports nutrition solves the problem of weight gain by providing a large amount of additional calories to the main diet, mainly obtained through carbohydrates.

In most cases, gainers consist of high-quality carbohydrates and also contain protein, which is a building material for muscles.

Thus, gainers are recommended for anyone having difficulty gaining weight, as well as heavyweight athletes whose daily calorie intake significantly exceeds the norm for an average person.

Advantages and effects of a gainer

• Muscle growth and weight gain
• Quick recovery after workouts

All gainers can be divided into high-calorie and high-protein products. The difference between these categories lies in the ratio of proteins and carbohydrates.

How to use gainers for weight gain

Many people are not satisfied with their body composition. In the case of excess weight, there are many strategies that include diets, weight loss training programs, and special sports nutrition to quickly transform their bodies. At the same time, when weight gain is insufficient, achieving maximum effort, discipline, and hard work is the way out.

Carbohydrates and proteins are a source of high-calorie nutrients containing a lot of energy

If you have a fast metabolism and often engage in aerobic exercises and outdoor sports, you are familiar with the problem of not only gaining weight but even maintaining it.

The reason for this is a metabolism that quickly processes calories consumed in food. In such situations, additional sources of calories should be sought. In this case, you can use calories supplied by gainers.

Gainer contains a set of calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and high-energy fats

Nutrition is the key to success in gaining weight. Carbohydrates are an excellent source of energy. Protein is the building material for muscle tissue. Fats are a high-calorie source of fatty acids that provide cell health and integrity.

Proper nutrition of the body with proteins and carbohydrates, as well as training, yields results in shaping the ideal body composition. Therefore, a gainer is an ideal source of additional calories in the daily diet.

Varieties of gainers by caloric content

Gainers are classified into high-calorie and high-protein gainers based on the ratio of carbohydrates to proteins.

Let's start with high-calorie gainers, which have a carbohydrate to protein ratio of 4:1 to 6:1, and an energy value per serving of 1000 kcal. These gainers are ideal for increasing the nutritional value and calorie content of the diet for hard gainers, helping them not only gain weight but also maintain it at a constant level.

High-protein gainers have a carbohydrate to protein ratio of 3:1. The use of balanced gainers mainly solves the problem of increasing muscle mass. Essentially, this is an ideal product from the world of sports nutrition during the weight gain period for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts.

Many gainers also contain vitamins, minerals, creatine, and other components that allow you to quickly achieve the desired result in weight gain.

If you cannot gain weight and muscle mass, then you should definitely buy a gainer to try. This will add additional calories and protein to your daily diet.

Which gainer to buy?

If you have a very fast metabolism (you eat a lot and are thin), you need a gainer with the maximum amount of carbohydrates, i.e., high-calorie gainer.

If you have a slow metabolism and if you feel that excess carbohydrates from your diet immediately go into fat deposits, you should try a high-protein gainer for gaining muscle mass. For gaining muscle mass, it is better to focus on low-carb proteins.

If you cannot assess the speed of metabolism in your body, then after purchasing, you need to track the result from taking the gainer. After two weeks of taking the supplement, you can track the following changes:

• If a lot of fat is being deposited, you need a gainer with fewer carbohydrates and more protein.
• If you have gained weight, increased strength, visible muscles, then this is the best gainer for you, and you don't need to change it as long as there are results.
• If there are no changes: either you need to choose another gainer with more carbohydrates, or increase the daily portion.

When buying a gainer, you will see a wide range of prices. The price of a gainer depends on the prices of the components. Yes, if the gainer contains whey protein isolate (protein with high biological value), which is one of the most expensive proteins, the price of the gainer will also be high.

By adding vitamins, minerals, creatine, amino acids BCAA, you can increase the cost of the gainer. Does this improve the gainer? Yes, definitely, a "complex" gainer is the best gainer. Which gainer is the best for you? The one that gives you results at the moment and has an acceptable price.