‘New Year, New You’ is everywhere in January. But real change doesn’t come from chasing perfection. It comes from building repeatable habits.
If your goal for 2026 is more consistency, more sessions, better recovery, fewer weeks falling apart, the win here is keeping your supplementation simple and choosing what actually fits your training needs.
This is not about supplementing everything.
It is about picking the right basics, so your routine is easier to repeat. And because retailer ranges can vary, the smartest approach is to shop by need, not hype.
Step 1: Start with the problem you are trying to solve
Ask yourself: What’s the first thing that breaks down in your week?
Common answers:
- "I don't consume enough protein because I am busy"
- "I feel flat or unmotivated during sessions"
- "I'm inconsistent because I overthink it"
Your supplement choices could be your problem or the missing link.
The right products don’t just fill gaps; they remove friction, helping you show up consistently, with energy and intent.
Step 2: Choose from three non-negotiables
1) Protein: Your First Fix
If your meals are hit-and-miss, start with protein support you can actually use.
- Powders work best when you want something repeatable at home and easy to build into your morning or post-training routine.
- Bars are your go-to when life is messy. A convenient, reliable backup plan that travels with you.
2) Daily support you'll stick to
Some supplements are designed to be taken consistently as part of your routine, not only on good weeks. BSc supplements are formulated to slot into a real routine, the early morning, the long days, the rushed meals, and the late sessions.
Daily support products like protein, creatine, electrolytes, and EAAs are smart choices for consistency and proven to help you show up.
3) Training day support
If your sessions feel flat or your intensity is lacking, it’s time to upgrade your training day stack.
Products like pre-workouts, creatine, and electrolytes are designed to support focus, energy, power output, and hydration. Not every supplement needs to be taken daily, but some are made to fire when you train. Use them wisely and feel the difference.
Step 3: Pick what you will actually repeat
The best supplement is the one you will use consistently.
Before you add it to your stack, ask yourself:
- Can I take this daily or weekly without overthinking?
- Does it fit my schedule, at home, at work, or on the go?
- Do I understand when and how I'll use it?
If the answer is maybe, it is probably too complicated - especially in January when simple wins.
Step 4: Keep it basic and stick with three
Most people see the best results by starting with just three core products:
- One protein support – a powder or bar you’ll actually use
- One simple daily habit – like creatine or electrolytes
- One training-day booster – like a pre-workout or EAAs (if needed)
Start there. Use them consistently for 2–3 weeks. Then reassess based on how you feel and what’s working.
This month’s value windows
If you are topping up soon, click here for our retailer value windows (supplement ranges vary from retailer to retailer).
