How to take a pre-workout supplement?
The pre-workout supplements are designed to increase performance when performing our sports session
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Best moment
Environment 30min before training. Considering the properties of the supplement in question, and above all, because it usually contains a lot of stimulants, the most appropriate time should be not very close to about 4-6 hours before bedtime. As we will see below, there is a solution to this.
On an empty stomach
It is preferable that you take the pre-workout, having allowed a certain time to elapse since the last meal, at least 60-90min, although it will also depend on the type of food …
With other supplements
You can use it in combination with other products, which will also contribute to improving sports performance: carbohydrates to increase energy in the form of glycogen (if it is a very intense and prolonged activity), amino acids or proteins (if the product does not take it), and we are interested in including these nutrients at this time).
Do you want to experience a good “punch” of energy before training?
On an empty stomach
Without a doubt, it is when “we may need more”, especially if you get up early. It is very likely that more than one, eat a good amount of caffeine, just get up we give a “punch” to face the training.
How stimulants work in our body
Concentration
By taking any stimulating substance, as is the case of caffeine, our body reacts by taking a message to the brain, and this allows the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream. This substance is generated by the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. Notorious effects are the increase in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, …, our body assimilates this situation as if it were a state of alert.
Energy Adrenaline belongs to the group of catecholamines, which act directly on our central nervous system, and as a result, the body is trained to improve the use of its potential, giving better performance in strength and endurance, and better resistance to pain. The increase in catecholamines is linked to the release of dopamine and generating a sensation of greater energy status. Make your own Pre-workout You will always have the possibility to include various ingredients for your preferred formula. In addition, you can exclude those stimulants that prevent you from falling asleep, add more if you need it, “combine” to check the effects … > =”wp-block-quote”>The best advice, especially if the caffeine content is high, is to leave them exclusively for the days that we really need them, and not out of habit.
h e: You have been busy for a week, you had a couple of extra hours a few days to complete the work you had in your hands …, you have not been able to train as you expected, but even so, you do not want to leave the leg training. However, at the mental level, you are not 100%, you need a small help, a small “push”, that turn on the machinery … h t mistake is the “abuse” of the pre-workout. If you want to experience the “punch” and avoid losing its effectiveness, do not use it continuously … lo-block-quote”>At this point, we would perform a “reset” or in other words, remove everything that contains stimulant from the nervous system, from the pre-workout products themselves, to coffees, commercial stimulant drinks …
> ds of taking with rest (ON / OFF), so we can give a respite to our body, and thanks to it, when we reintroduce the stimulant, always progressively, we will see it rewarded in the form of all its benefits for sports performance. Obviously, we are referring to products with a high content of stimulants, such as NO Xplode 3, or C4, … Instead, precursor supplements of Nitric Oxide, we can continue using them. h2e <
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