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[h=2]Best Pre Workout Ingredients that work:[/h]We’ve done tireless research to find the best pre workout ingredients that will deliver the best results for your workouts.
These are a collection of:
[h=3]Caffeine & L-Theanine[/h]Originally we were going to give caffeine and L-Theanine their own individual points in this list – but after some research and experimentation, we’re convinced that you should always have them together.
The combination of the two is what the internet calls ‘smart-caffeine’, and it’s incredible.
We all know caffeine’s a die-hard stimulant, but L-Theanine is a little more complex. It promotes the depressive hormones in your body like GABA – which improves overall calmness and focus. Which balances out the negative effects of caffeine.
It takes the rushing, stimulating effects of the caffeine, and harnesses it through the calm focus of the L-Theanine.
You’re wide awake, with no jitters and are totally in control. The perfect conditions for crushing a workout.
[h=3]Citrulline[/h]This is your best bet when it comes to muscle pumps. Extracted from watermelons, L-Citrulline is great for dilating your blood vessels and giving you incredibly effective pumps.
It works like this. After ingesting Citrulline, your body converts it into L-Arginine – which promotes nitric oxide (NO). This is essential to muscle pumps as NO is a vasodilator that opens your blood vessels and allows more blood to push through them to your muscles.
If you’re training hard – especially if you’re doing high-rep work, you will experience an incredible pump.
Note: Although Citrulline is awesome – you need a lot of it to get these benefits (around 6 – 8g per serving, seriously). Make sure you always check the dosage on the option you’re considering – you’ll be surprised at how often this nutrient gets under dosed.
[h=3]Rhodiola Rosea[/h]Primarily for your mind and motivation – but there has been some evidence of it helping with energy levels too.
This herb has been seen to effectively reduce fatigue, which can perk you up before a big session, as well as boosting focus, subjective well-being and even fighting depression.
It definitely puts you in a more positive mood – which is exactly what you need some days when you just can’t get into the right mindset for the gym.
[h=3]Creatine[/h]This is another good choice, and great for boosting strength.
The power of creatine all comes down to how it promotes the ATP in your body. That’s Adenosine Triphosphate, the name doesn’t matter – but the effects do.
ATP is where your body gets the most of it’s energy – and creatine fuels it all. With more creatine in your system, the more ATP your body can produce, meaning the more stronger and more energetic you will be throughout a workout.
If you’ve used creatine before, you’ll know what we’re talking about. You carry more water in your muscles, you’re noticeably bigger and you can beat the crap out of your previous workouts.
[h=3]Red Beets[/h]Also known as Beta Vulgaris, or Beetroot. This is perfect for walking into your session fully refreshed and ready to face the workout ahead.
This is all down to how the nutrient helps to promote nitrate in your blood. Studies have shown that consumption of beetroot juice can lead to an increase in endurance. Athletes drinking 490ml of Beetroot juice have been seen to increase performance in 4.2% in comparison to a placebo.
As you can see, the evidence for these ingredients is compelling – and from our own personal experience, we can tell you, you’re going to want as many of them as you can in your stack
These are a collection of:
- Vasodilators – Nutrients that open your blood vessels more, in short your body can push more blood into your muscles and give you an enormous pump.
- Stimulants – Self explanatory, ingredients that hype up your energy levels. This helps you produce more power during exercise, and also helps with energy and endurance.
- Cognitive Enhancers/Nootropics – Nutrients for your brain. These help to focus your mind and promote concentration. They help to manage the ‘rush’ that some stimulants give you, and keep you in control throughout the whole experience.
[h=3]Caffeine & L-Theanine[/h]Originally we were going to give caffeine and L-Theanine their own individual points in this list – but after some research and experimentation, we’re convinced that you should always have them together.
The combination of the two is what the internet calls ‘smart-caffeine’, and it’s incredible.
We all know caffeine’s a die-hard stimulant, but L-Theanine is a little more complex. It promotes the depressive hormones in your body like GABA – which improves overall calmness and focus. Which balances out the negative effects of caffeine.
It takes the rushing, stimulating effects of the caffeine, and harnesses it through the calm focus of the L-Theanine.
You’re wide awake, with no jitters and are totally in control. The perfect conditions for crushing a workout.
[h=3]Citrulline[/h]This is your best bet when it comes to muscle pumps. Extracted from watermelons, L-Citrulline is great for dilating your blood vessels and giving you incredibly effective pumps.
It works like this. After ingesting Citrulline, your body converts it into L-Arginine – which promotes nitric oxide (NO). This is essential to muscle pumps as NO is a vasodilator that opens your blood vessels and allows more blood to push through them to your muscles.
If you’re training hard – especially if you’re doing high-rep work, you will experience an incredible pump.
Note: Although Citrulline is awesome – you need a lot of it to get these benefits (around 6 – 8g per serving, seriously). Make sure you always check the dosage on the option you’re considering – you’ll be surprised at how often this nutrient gets under dosed.
[h=3]Rhodiola Rosea[/h]Primarily for your mind and motivation – but there has been some evidence of it helping with energy levels too.
This herb has been seen to effectively reduce fatigue, which can perk you up before a big session, as well as boosting focus, subjective well-being and even fighting depression.
It definitely puts you in a more positive mood – which is exactly what you need some days when you just can’t get into the right mindset for the gym.
[h=3]Creatine[/h]This is another good choice, and great for boosting strength.
The power of creatine all comes down to how it promotes the ATP in your body. That’s Adenosine Triphosphate, the name doesn’t matter – but the effects do.
ATP is where your body gets the most of it’s energy – and creatine fuels it all. With more creatine in your system, the more ATP your body can produce, meaning the more stronger and more energetic you will be throughout a workout.
If you’ve used creatine before, you’ll know what we’re talking about. You carry more water in your muscles, you’re noticeably bigger and you can beat the crap out of your previous workouts.
[h=3]Red Beets[/h]Also known as Beta Vulgaris, or Beetroot. This is perfect for walking into your session fully refreshed and ready to face the workout ahead.
This is all down to how the nutrient helps to promote nitrate in your blood. Studies have shown that consumption of beetroot juice can lead to an increase in endurance. Athletes drinking 490ml of Beetroot juice have been seen to increase performance in 4.2% in comparison to a placebo.
As you can see, the evidence for these ingredients is compelling – and from our own personal experience, we can tell you, you’re going to want as many of them as you can in your stack
