Carbohydrates & Mass Building

A Mass Gainer – often also referred to as a Weight Gainer – is a high-calorie basic blend with a high proportion of carbohydrates and proteins. It is used to increase daily calorie intake and thus support the targeted build-up of body weight and muscle mass.

Mass Gainers are suitable, on the one hand, for people with a fast metabolism or a low appetite who find it difficult to gain weight despite regular training. On the other hand, they can help cover the increased energy needs more easily during intensive bulking or mass phases in strength training.

Common times to take it are right after training, between meals, or in the morning. The goal is to increase daily calorie intake easily. However, mass gainers should always be used as a supplement to a balanced diet – not as a substitute for normal meals.

Not necessarily. If a mass gainer is used intentionally and combined with strength training, the additional calories primarily serve to build muscle. However, if there is a lack of physical activity or a consistently excessive calorie intake, it can lead to unwanted weight gain.

Creatine monohydrate supports strength athletes in building muscle and helps improve physical performance. The daily intake of creatine powder can enhance the effect of strength training on the muscle strength of adults over 55 years of age. The positive effects occur already with a daily intake of 3g of creatine.

Classic protein powders primarily provide protein and contain comparatively few calories. Massive gainers, on the other hand, combine protein with a high amount of carbohydrates and sometimes fats as well. This makes them particularly well suited for weight gain and targeted muscle mass building. Our Massive Gainer also impresses with an extra portion of creatine monohydrate.