Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Energize yourself with Preworkout Supplements

Preworkout supplements are fast gaining popularity due to their ability to improve performance, energy and focus, increase strength, endurance and metabolic rate and decrease muscle breakdown. With these results they are a necessity for every type of workout. The different ingredients found in supplements each have a function in achieving a great workout.

If your goal is to achieve strength and power then you need to take creatine and taurine before a workout. Creatine supplements before a workout cause your muscle creatine stores to remain at the correct levels and you can perform with maximum weights with maximum reps. Taurine helps with muscle contraction without which performance and strength suffers.

Muscle growth is one of the main goals of bodybuilding. The ingredients to look for in supplements to achieve this are BCCAs, whey protein and high glycemic carbohydrates. BCAAs are taken before training to reduce muscle tissue breakdown by increasing insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone that prevents muscle tissue from being broken down. Whey protein taken preworkout increases protein synthesis and raises insulin levels. High glycemic carbohydrates are carbohydrates that are digested much faster and cause a greater insulin release compared to the carbohydrates that are digested slowly.

Energy and focus can be achieved by using stimulants like caffeine. Tyrosine can reduce the effects of over training and also increase concentration and focus when physical stress levels are high. Increasing endurance has many good effects on a workout session for bodybuilding. Beta-alanine is an amino acid which increases levels of carnosine which increases endurance. Also citrulline malate reduces fatigue which helps to increase endurance. Vitamin E, Alpha lipoic acid and N-acetyl-cysteine act as antioxidants and are a necessary part of the preworkout supplements to be taken for a good workout.

You can purchase your preworkout supplements online. Read the list of ingredients found in each product and choose the one suitable for you according to your goals. You can also read reviews of products posted online as these will also give you additional information and tell you which products are the best. You can also find information about the amounts needed of each ingredient. Work out the cost per serving and how much you will need. Try to buy in bulk as this will save you money. Choose the brand that gives you the best value for your money.

Most preworkout supplements are taken on an empty stomach. If you are sensitive to some ingredient like caffeine you may take a small snack before. Do not take too many products at the same time as you may run the risk of taking too much of one ingredient. You can use supplements before your workout even if you are trying to lose weight as these do not hinder loss of fat. Keep the post workout nutrition the same so if you used to having a protein-shake after your workout, you can continue to do so.

So take your supplements before your workout and get energized and ready to take your workout to the next level.