FAQ QUESTION #1

Question: Why is a protein shake important after I workout or do any physical activity like hockey, squash or cardio?

Answer: When we are doing any physical activity, are muscles are breaking down, and our body enters what is called a catabolic state, it’s using our muscle tissue as energy and is breaking it down.

By having a quality protein shake, it absorbs quickly with-in minutes into the body to stop this breakdown process and starts to help with muscle repair.

Remember, purchasing the wrong protein will only cost you time in the gym and waste your money. Your local Herc’s professional can assist you, and determine the best protein for your lifestyle, diet and goals allowing you to get the best possible results without spending a ton of money. Just remember, rarely will you get the results you desire by buying the cheapest protein.

               FAQ QUESTION #2

Question: Can’t I just have a chicken breast or tuna after I workout? Isn’t it still protein?

Answer: Yes you still should have a chicken breast or some form of solid proteins with a good balanced dinner of carbs and fats. However proteins like chicken take hours for the body to digest, unlike a protein shake that absorbs into the body in minutes.

If you skip having shakes, then your body is breaking down after you exercises for hours until your food is digested. Muscle breakdown means lower metabolism and smaller muscles, which would be a negative towards a person’s goal of gaining or loosing weight.

               FAQ QUESTION #3

Question: What are the benefits of using Glutamine?

Answer: The benefits of using Glutamine are the following:

* Aids in muscle repair and helps prevent muscle breakdown
* Aids in helping our immune system against flu’s and colds
* Helps to minimize muscle soreness

              FAQ  QUESTION #4

Question: Does protein make you fat or will it make me gain muscle and make me look like a bodybuilder even though I’m a female? I just want to look toned!!

Answer: No, protein will not make you fat unless you take an abnormal amount of it. On a daily basis, the average person needs to consume a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. If someone is more active in lifestyle, they will need more protein to help their body meet its daily nutritional needs.

Protein will also NOT turn you into a bodybuilder. Our bodies need protein just to function whether you’re male or female. Protein is essential for anyone, with any goal, even if you are not active. Our Herc’s professionals are trained to review your lifestyle, diet and goals and assist you with purchasing the best protein for your needs!

              FAQ  QUESTION #5

Question: What is Hoodia? Is it a fat burner?

Answer: Hoodia is a herbal product that actually helps to curve hunger pains. It works by tricking the brain into making you feel full. It is especially useful for those that are on a diet, or eating smaller meals every few hours, or those that are tend to binge eat when starving, especially for those that binge eat late in the evening.

Hoodia is not a fat burner. It has no stimulants and comes from a plant. It is one of the most natural supplements available on the market.

There are several products out there that have Hoodia but purchasing something cheap in a department store, will give you little results as most are low in quality and will never be sold in a store like ours. Talk to a Herc’s professional who can assist you with a recommendation on Hoodia.

              FAQ  QUESTION #6

Question: Are Herc’s Shakes healthy? How much protein is in them?

Answer: Of course Herc’s Shakes are healthy!!! That is our goal and objective. Several customers have made them a part of their daily routine, whether it is for weight loss or weight gain. Not to mention they’re low in fat and high in protein.

Each regular shake has 2 scoops of protein, around 40 grams or more (depending on flavour/brand of protein used). Large shakes usually have 3 scoops of protein. We use Concentrate/Isolate blends only.