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When and how often should pre-workout complexes be taken?
Author: Timko Ilya - master of the whole project and fitness trainer. All articles by the author ➤
Hello. This type of sports nutrition is quite popular and in demand right now. The thing is, in the rhythm of modern life, when a person works all day and then goes to training late in the evening, they often have no energy left to train. Many people turn to pre-workouts to get some boost. In this article, I will address the four most popular questions about pre-workout complexes. Can you take pre-workouts every day? Most likely, no. The fact is that the overwhelming majority of pre-workout complexes contain a set of substances that stimulate the psyche. The most common and potent among them are:
These are precisely the components that produce the effect of making you feel "wired and energized" after taking a pre-workout. However, using such stimuli when you’re already tired is like borrowing energy from your body. The rhythm of modern life often means you won't be able to repay that energy debt promptly and rest sufficiently. Therefore, if you have a workout ahead and lack the energy for it, ask yourself: do you need to rest a bit, or do you need to push through regardless? If you've chosen the latter, then yes, you do need a pre-workout. However, if you choose the second option for every workout, sooner or later you will pay the price with a deep and prolonged fatigue. If you can find a pre-workout that doesn't contain the substances listed above, you can use it not only before every workout but even daily. One such pre-workout is Animal Pump by Universal Nutrition. You can take it every day if you wish. So, in any case, you need to decide on your goals for needing a pre-workout and familiarize yourself with its composition carefully. What should the single serving dosage be? Dosages vary among all products. Generally, manufacturers suggest small dosages. This means it's wise to start with a single serving. This is quite safe. Once you listen to your body and realize there are no side effects, you can increase the dosage by 1.5 to 2 times. For men with higher body weight and significant training experience, they might increase it to even 3 times (but this is an extreme case). How long can you use pre-workouts? 1. If you use a pre-workout occasionally, you can use it for a lifetime without interruptions. 2. If you use a pre-workout nearly every day that contains caffeine / guarana / geranium, I wouldn't recommend using it for more than a month. 3. If you take a pre-workout every day that doesn't contain these substances, meaning it has a low stimulatory effect on your psyche, then you can use it for several months in a row. Can pre-workouts be taken only before workouts? In principle, no. If you find yourself struggling to get up in the morning and you have a task that will require a lot of energy, you can consider that a workout and take a pre-workout in the morning. Just remember that the effects of such supplements last for about 3-4 hours. Also, keep in mind that you should not take it more than once a day. Conclusions Personally, I advise you to choose truly powerful pre-workout complexes that will really "pump you up." Otherwise, what’s the point? However, once you select such a product, use it occasionally, say 1-2 times a week. If you plan to take it before every workout, do so for no more than a month. By the way, it’s best to drink such products about 30 minutes before training. Here’s a selection of some pretty strong pre-workouts:
Just don’t overdo it. Good luck! SIMILAR ARTICLES
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