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Not sure where to start with your fitness goals?

🤯 With so many supplements and products on the market, it can be hard to make sense of which will benefit your personal lifestyle and exercise routine.

🏋️ Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight or even gain weight, we’ve broken down the most popular supplements on the market so you can support your goal.

Protein powders

We all need protein, no matter how active we are, to help maintain and grow muscles and give us energy!¹ When you start exercising, training or just doing more frequent physical activity, protein is so important to prevent any damage to your muscles.

The current RDA of 0.8g per kg of body weight for protein is based on the amount needed to maintain nitrogen balance and prevent muscle loss. But, if you're looking to build muscle and lose weight, this might not be sufficient. While various studies of protein intake give different results, it's suggested that between 1.2 and 1.6g of protein per kg of body weight is the optimal amount for increasing lean muscle, when paired with resistance training.²

🍽️ Protein powder can be a valuable tool for building lean, healthy muscle whilst also helping with weight loss and keeping you feeling satiated for longer.

💪 Hitting your protein goal can also ensure you're recovering more quickly from strength-based exercise, meaning you'll be able to maximise workout frequency throughout the week.³

From whey protein to vegan protein powders and more, here at Holland & Barrett, we have the best protein powders to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Top Tip: If you're not keen on regular protein shakes, why not add a scoop of protein to your morning oats or pancakes? Need some more recipe inspiration? Check out our favourite protein powder recipes for more ideas!

Snacking

🍬 It can be hard to cut sweet treats out of your diet and might just mean you turn to unhealthy options if left unsatisfied.

Like with anything, sweet treats can be great in moderation, but why not make those sweet treats healthy too?

🍫 High protein snacks, like protein bars and balls, can be a great way of satisfying that sweet tooth whilst still hitting your protein goal.

Convenient and delicious, high protein snacks are ideal for when you are feeling peckish in between meals and want something to keep you going and help you make the most of your exercise.

Packed to the brim with essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, protein snacks can help fuel your workout, support muscle repair and can help reduce your appetite for unhealthy snacks.¹¹

With low-calorie, vegan protein bars and more at Holland & Barrett, we have plenty of the best protein bars and high-protein snacks available in a variety of flavours, great for on-the-go or refuelling after a workout.

Top Tip: Stock up and save. Our case deals provide the best value.