It can be hard to stay focused when choosing a pre-workout
supplement. Each new product comes with an even shinier label... Humans
and shiny things have a bad history with distractions. When deciding on a
new pre-workout, there are a few things you need to know about what the
ingredients actually do for you - in order to make an informed
decision. Below are the 5 benefits a top quality product provides you
with, as well as which ingredients provide them:
Benefit #1
Power + Strength Boost
All three of these have been suggested to increase strength significantly during high intensity training. It could easily be said that without one of these ingredients on a product label, it isn't worth your money. This includes:
-Creatine
-Beta Alanine
-Betaine
Benefit #2
Increased Energy + Endurance (Non-Stimulant)
These ingredients increase your energy and endurance, without stimulating your central nervous system. They provide these benefits, without any of the jittery side effects that stimulants can produce. This includes:
-Taurine
-Tyrosine
-B Vitamins
-Rhodiola Rosea
-Schisandra
Benefit #3
Improved Muscle Growth + Recovery
Nutrients that help with muscle growth and repair. Taken pre-workout, they can actually help with building muscle. They've also been suggested to enhance blood flow to working muscles, slow down muscle fatigue, and even boost your immune system. This includes:
-Glutamine
-BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids - leucine, isoleucine, valine)
-Carnitine
Benefit #4
Better Muscle Pumps (Nitric Oxide Boosters)
These help to boost the nitric oxide levels in your blood, which helps to dilate our blood vessels and allow our muscles to receive more oxygenated blood. Basically speaking... they are suggested to increase blood flow to your muscles during exercise, which allows them to get more nutrients, and work harder. This includes:
-Arginine
-Citrulline
-Pycnogenol
-GPLC
-Nitrates
-Glycerol
Benefit #5
Improved Mental Clarity And Focus (Stimulants)
Stimulants are great for providing a quick energy and motivation boost after a long day. Not only that, but they can boost muscular endurance and strength. If you are sensitive to stimulants, please be careful when using these supplements, and know your tolerance levels before trying.
The mental enhancers like choline, DMAE and Huperzine A, can help improve your mind/muscle connection. Studies have shown that this can actually improve muscle growth. This seems apparent when you're feeling in the "zone" during a workout. Each exercise feels purposeful, with incredible focus on form and weight. These are the workouts we all strive for. This includes:
-Caffeine
-Yerba Mate
-Huperzine A
-Choline
-DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
Why Is It Important To Know What To Look For In Your Pre-Workout Supplement?
Although we all care about how much money we spend on things, a negative result can affect more than just your wallet... it can affect your productivity at the gym, as well as your mood towards it afterwards. The last thing we need is another reason not to go...
Benefit #1
Power + Strength Boost
All three of these have been suggested to increase strength significantly during high intensity training. It could easily be said that without one of these ingredients on a product label, it isn't worth your money. This includes:
-Creatine
-Beta Alanine
-Betaine
Benefit #2
Increased Energy + Endurance (Non-Stimulant)
These ingredients increase your energy and endurance, without stimulating your central nervous system. They provide these benefits, without any of the jittery side effects that stimulants can produce. This includes:
-Taurine
-Tyrosine
-B Vitamins
-Rhodiola Rosea
-Schisandra
Benefit #3
Improved Muscle Growth + Recovery
Nutrients that help with muscle growth and repair. Taken pre-workout, they can actually help with building muscle. They've also been suggested to enhance blood flow to working muscles, slow down muscle fatigue, and even boost your immune system. This includes:
-Glutamine
-BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids - leucine, isoleucine, valine)
-Carnitine
Benefit #4
Better Muscle Pumps (Nitric Oxide Boosters)
These help to boost the nitric oxide levels in your blood, which helps to dilate our blood vessels and allow our muscles to receive more oxygenated blood. Basically speaking... they are suggested to increase blood flow to your muscles during exercise, which allows them to get more nutrients, and work harder. This includes:
-Arginine
-Citrulline
-Pycnogenol
-GPLC
-Nitrates
-Glycerol
Benefit #5
Improved Mental Clarity And Focus (Stimulants)
Stimulants are great for providing a quick energy and motivation boost after a long day. Not only that, but they can boost muscular endurance and strength. If you are sensitive to stimulants, please be careful when using these supplements, and know your tolerance levels before trying.
The mental enhancers like choline, DMAE and Huperzine A, can help improve your mind/muscle connection. Studies have shown that this can actually improve muscle growth. This seems apparent when you're feeling in the "zone" during a workout. Each exercise feels purposeful, with incredible focus on form and weight. These are the workouts we all strive for. This includes:
-Caffeine
-Yerba Mate
-Huperzine A
-Choline
-DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
Why Is It Important To Know What To Look For In Your Pre-Workout Supplement?
Although we all care about how much money we spend on things, a negative result can affect more than just your wallet... it can affect your productivity at the gym, as well as your mood towards it afterwards. The last thing we need is another reason not to go...
Mark E. Robinson is an exercise, and pre-workout supplement
enthusiast. He's tried some of the best, and some of the worst
pre-workout choices available. Find out how he's made reading the
ingredients label easier ( and even unnecessary) by breaking down each
product into the benefits that it provides. Visit www.beforeyourworkout.com/blog to find out, and make your own choice a bit easier.
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