Best Supplements for Active Adults
Power couple Shannon and Mary Edwards, Professional Fitness Trainers at Cooper Fitness Center, are proof that the nutrients you put into your body matter. Not only does the couple spend hours a day training clients, but both are committed to their own daily exercise routines. We asked them to share their thoughts on the best supplements for active adults.
Basic One Daily Multivitamin With Iron
Foundational multivitamin support for daily nutrition, providing essential nutrients at meaningful levels.
$31.48 Add to cartThe duo fuels their active life with an intentional focus on healthy living. They follow the 8 Steps to Get Cooperized™ and plan healthy eating, workouts and getting enough sleep. Like many others, a heavy workload and long hours sometimes interfere with these health goals. That’s where their supplement regimen comes into play.
“We consider our vitamin supplementation as ‘insurance,’ as it helps cover occasional gaps in our diet,” says Mary.
Shannon and Mary share which supplements they take to help support their active lifestyle, from gut and joint comfort to overall wellness†.
Supplements for Active Women – Mary’s Supplement Routine
As Fitness Director of Cooper Fitness Center, Mary is constantly on the go. Whether she’s training clients or overseeing more than two dozen trainers at the Fitness Center, Mary is often on her feet from sunup to sundown.
The three supplements Mary takes and recommends for active adult women are:
- Cooper Complete® Basic One Multivitamin with Iron
- Cooper Complete® Vitamin D3
- Cooper Complete® Advanced Daily Probiotic
Mary strives to get all her recommended nutrients through her diet, but takes a multivitamin as a backup to help fill occasional nutrient gaps†. Cooper-funded research suggests that use of a multivitamin and mineral regimen may support a healthy inflammatory balance, as reflected by markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)†. Because she’s a woman of childbearing age and regularly loses iron, Mary takes the Cooper one-tablet-a-day multivitamin that contains iron.
Vitamin D for Overall Health†
Mary spends most of her time indoors and wears sunscreen when outside. Since sunscreen can limit vitamin D production in the skin, she chooses to take a vitamin D supplement†. She also takes it for other health reasons†.
“Research suggests vitamin D plays a role in bone, muscle, and immune function, and supports overall health,” says Mary†.
As for the probiotic? “I originally added the probiotic during a period when my digestion felt off from irregular meals and stress, and it’s stayed part of my routine ever since,” says Mary†.
Supplements for Active Men – Shannon’s Supplement Routine
Shannon not only trains clients daily but also regularly hosts orienteering team-building events on the Cooper Aerobics 30-acre campus. He relies on the following supplements to stay on top of his game:
- Cooper Complete® Basic One Iron Free
- Cooper Complete® Advanced Omega 3
- Cooper Complete® Joint Health
- Cooper Complete® Turmeric Curcumin Health
- Cooper Complete® Advanced Daily Probiotic
“I take a multivitamin and omega-3 to supplement my diet,” says Shannon. “Omega-3s are widely studied for their role in supporting overall health, but I rely most on their role in supporting a healthy inflammatory response.”†
Turmeric Curcumin Supplement
Turmeric curcumin support for joint comfort and mobility.
$37.48 Add to cart(Bonus: Learn about antioxidants and how they may help combat oxidative stress from high-intensity exercise†.)
Glucosamine for Joint Health†
“Because I’m an extremely active person with a very active job, I feel the need to support my joints as much as possible,” says Shannon. That’s why Shannon reaches for Cooper Complete Joint Health. The supplement contains a key ingredient, glucosamine. Research suggests glucosamine may help support joint comfort, mobility, and cartilage health in some adults†. It’s also studied for its role in supporting cartilage and connective tissue structure†.
For Shannon, gut health is more than just an option; it’s often necessary. That’s why a probiotic makes his best supplements for active adults list.
“I’ve had some digestive ups and downs in the past, and a probiotic helps me keep things comfortable and consistent†,” says Shannon.
Shannon takes and recommends Turmeric Curcumin Complex for active adults, too. The supplement supports joint comfort, as well as a healthy inflammatory response†.
When it comes to getting proper nutrients, the Edwards follow a “food first” philosophy. The duo meal plan and strive to consume fish at least twice a week. As lunch is on the go between clients and meetings, they take their lunch to work rather than dining out. Part of their meal prep planning ensures lunch contains a healthy and proportioned starch, lean protein, and a veggie or salad. Being organized, they keep a list of meal combinations to ensure they rotate through various grains, proteins, and vegetables. Snacks are also packed and equally healthy, with each containing protein, fat, and carbohydrates to support their physical jobs.
As for hydration? They each consume at least their body weight in ounces of water daily.
Remember, it’s important to talk with your physician before starting a new supplement regimen.
About the Experts: Mary Edwards, MS is Fitness Director and Professional Fitness Trainer. Shannon Edwards, MS is a Professional Fitness Trainer at Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas.
Health Tip
Looking to burn more calories both during and after exercise? Try this circuit workout by Shannon and Mary Edwards, featuring four moves to boost metabolism, paired with a cardio blast for maximum calorie burn.