Supplements

My male roommate and fellow swimmers is into taking protein shakes after working out. Out of curiosity I tried some of his, the taste was not so great. I am just really curious in how these protein shakes would affect me and my swimming ability. Would I get stronger or just bigger? Would it have any affect on me at all? Are there different types of protein shakes out there for men and women? All these questions raced through my head.

At the end of the day though I feel as long as I eat protein throughout the week I should be fine without having to take any supplement instead or with. I don't think that protein shakes or any other type of legal supplement is right for me. There are to many questions and unknown answers for me to get into them.

Swimmers main source of energy/strength comes from protein and carbs. If you have to take a supplement to get that energy/strength then by all means go ahead, It is just not for me. I will do it the old fashion way through diet and exercise to be fit for the sport.