Do you need a Pre-Workout? What You Need to Know.

If you’ve spent any time in a gym, I’m sure you have heard all of the craze over a new “pre-workout” product that someone is using. Those who have never used pre-workouts before can easily be confused into thinking it’s some underground product that is only available on the black market. However, pre-workouts are available just about anywhere that health, fitness, and nutrition products are sold – online and in retail stores. The question becomes, do you need a pre-workout? Below I’m laying down some information to allow you to answer that question for yourself.

What is a Pre-Workout?

A pre-workout is generally a powder, but can sometimes be in an RTD (ready-to-drink) form such as a can or a bottle. They are to be consumed 15-30 minutes prior to exercise to help provide you with sustained energy throughout your workout. In addition, they generally help induce a “pump” to give your muscles a full look.  Sound like you?  Do you need a pre-workout product to accomplish these things?

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Some pre-workouts contain stimulants, while others do not. You would need to assess your tolerance to a product in order to decide how much is too much and where the “sweet-spot” is for you, personally. It is not recommended to ever use more product than what is recommended on the label. Each pre-workout product on the market can have more or less of a certain ingredient, so it’s important to read the directions on each product before consuming.

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What Makes a Pre-Workout so Special?

We live hectic lives – right? We are always on the go and taxing our bodies with our busy schedules. There are times where we simply don’t feel like working out or going to the gym and need a little “boost” of energy. That’s where a pre-workout really shines.

Most pre-workout products include simulants such as caffeine. This will give you the energy needed to grind out a grueling workout and not be yawning between sets. Many pre-workouts also include ingredients such as beta-alanine, citrulline malate, niacin, creatine, taurine, arginine, along with some other helpful goodies. When all of these ingredients are combined, they give you a powerful combination that fuels your body. You’ll have more energy, better mental focus, vasodilation that floods your muscles with water and nutrients, and overall just give you a better workout.

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