Choosing the right supplement for your pre-workout surge!

Following on from the last Post as an introduction to supplements to aid your weight loss, fitness and exercise programme, here is another from the same author - Bryen Hooper also sourced through 'articlesbase' (http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/get-a-pre-workout-energy-surge-with-the-right-supplement-7094793.html) that may shed further light on this area and help you choose the best for you. That said, you should do a little study first to match your specific requirements and goals to the right product - either on-line, or with an expert in your local store, or even your PT at the gym. There will be plenty of advice forthcoming - just choose the right product(s) for your needs.


Of late, many athletes have started taking pre-workout supplements leading to a surge in their demand. This is hardly surprising as the latest research and studies have shown the positive impact of some supplements in improving focus and energy for workouts. Taking full advantage of positive reports in the media and testimonials by successful athletes, supplement producing companies have launched several products in the market claiming the same effects.

The discerning bodybuilders and athletes are always concerned about which of these supplements are effective and do not cause side effects. Let us first understand the importance of pre-workout supplements and how they help athletes train hard.

Impact of the mental state on high intensity workouts
All high intensity trainers such as athletes know the impact that the mental state has on their training. Not only should your muscles be energized, it is equally important that your mind is positive and there is coordination between your muscles and mind. If not, muscular development will not be as good as you expect even though the muscles are not fatigued.

If you are an athlete reading this, the mind giving up rather than the muscles is a situation you must be familiar with. This happens because you fail to stress the muscles enough to maximize muscular development. That is why you need a pre workout supplement that gives a mental surge to enhance your energy and focus. These supplements are meant to keep you "in the zone" till your workouts are over.

Which pre-workout supplement should you choose?
As already stated, athletes look to take only those supplements that are effective without causing side effects. When taking these supplements first began in the early 1980s, the main ingredients in it were dextrose as the carb enhancer, protein and ephedra. This was effective but since then, a lot of other options have hit the market. Most of these contain ingredients such as creatine and glutamine.

While creatine can cause side effects if not taken in the right combination, it is a must to get the surge before workouts. Some supplement producers offer a comprehensive mix of ingredients for a comprehensive mood enhancing system. The ingredients they include in the supplement include CarnoSyn Beta Alanine, various forms of Arginine, Citrulline Malate and Agmatine Sulfate. The enhanced blood delivery to muscles and brain, that this combination can achieve, does not lead to any side effects. It contains four types of creatines that neutralize the adverse effects. Thus, the kind of surge pre workout supplement you should choose is clear by this brief explanation. If you want to improve your athletic performance or develop good muscle mass, find a supplement from a reputable online store.

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Pre Work-Out Supplements that deliver.

We have now arrived in that twilight zone between Christmas and New Year when you may be suffering from the over indulgences of the festive season, still on holiday and there is a lull before it all ramps up again with more eating, drinking, celebrating and excess on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Taking the opportunity I thought, in readiness for your efforts to kick start 2015, I have a couple of articles coming up on supplements to aid your fitness and weight loss goals. The one below I sourced through 'articalesbase' (http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/buy-pre-workout-supplements-that-deliver-7163318.html) and is written by Bryen Hooper, and provides a good introduction on what to look for in your supplements, is you decide to enhance your efforts in this way.


Since the research on effectiveness of pre-workout supplements became public, a multitude of such supplements have flooded the market. Very few of these are effective, but all of them claim to be the best product on the market. Choosing a supplement that delivers results can be quite difficult in such a scenario. In order to buy effective pre-workout supplements, you need to know all about the ingredients that are proven to deliver results. Some ingredients used in supplements benefit fitness enthusiasts, sports persons and bodybuilders immensely. The best part is that these help you unlock your great athletic potential without causing any side effects.

Let's first take a look at the positive impacts that a pre-workout supplement should deliver :

Muscle Pumps
Starting from your early 30's and even late 20's, you start to experience a lack of energy in your muscles. The cause is reduced blood supply due to natural ageing effects. Increasing blood supply to the muscles is important to enhance muscle size, vascularity and fullness.

Enhanced Strength
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) or muscle energy production must be optimised for improving athletic performance. Intensity and raw power in sport has a lot to do with the concept of muscle energy production, and some ingredients gear your body's biochemistry to optimise it. With enhanced strength, endurance and energy, you are able to achieve a lot more than otherwise possible.

Enhanced Metabolism
You want to consume a balanced diet full of nutrients, but what if your digestive system is unable to absorb and process it? Your metabolism plays a key role in absorbing proteins and other nutrients and building muscles. Enhancing it by taking a supplement rich in key ingredients is important.

Muscle Recovery
The most important reason for taking pre-workout supplements is to help in muscle recovery, which is the key to increasing muscle mass. For enhancing muscle mass, you need to ensure that muscle loss is lower than protein synthesis. The supplement you choose should contain effective ingredients, which promotes fast muscle recovery.

Ingredients to look for in a supplement
You buy a pre-workout supplement which enhances muscle pumps, improves muscle recovery, increases metabolism and builds strength at the same time. Of course, these should be proven to have safe ingredients that do not lead to any side effects. For muscle pumps, the supplement should contain three forms of Arginine, Citrulline Malate and CarnoSyn Beta Alanine.

Creatine is a known muscle cell energy enhancer but it is associated with many side effects. However, some leading supplement manufacturers offer an effective blend of Creatine, which eliminates such risks. R-Beta-Methylphenylethylamine is a safe metabolism enhancer that promotes fat loss and can be used as an energy enhancer too.

Finally, branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) are the most important ingredient to look for in a pre-workout supplement. It provides the additional proteins needed to make amends for the proteins lost after a strenuous workout session, and build muscle mass. Look for a supplement that contains these ingredients.

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