BJJ is tough on the body. Between rolling, drilling, and lifting, recovery becomes just as important as the training itself. Whilst nothing replaces sound sleep, solid nutrition, and consistent healthy habits, certain supplements can help support your recovery, sleep, and overall performance.
Do You Even Need Supplements?
Not everyone does! But for me and many others juggling work, training, and the tribulations of life, using supplements can help fill the gaps and support the body and mind’s recovery process.
While most of these supplements apply to anyone training hard, I’m a smaller woman rolling with heavier training partners and found recovery can feel different, especially with energy levels and joint stress when compared with weightlifting alone. Iron, for instance, is something I supplement because it’s more commonly needed by women.