Top 5 pre-workouts
For me a pre-workout is a must. Although I could happily go to the gym without one, I couldn't perform at the same intensity and duration as I would if I had taken one. Especially after a long day at work the only thing i want to do is go home have something to eat and relax in front of the tele. The last thing i want to do is go to the gym. However, sitting in front of the tele eating chocolate isn't going to get me the body i want. So the best way to pick myself up and go to the gym is to take a pre-workout. As a woman aiming to keep slim and toned the main focus of my workouts is cardio. The more calories I burned the better I feel about myself at the end of my workout and the best way to ensure I get that feeling is to take a pre-workout.
Pre-workouts act on the central nervous system, making you feel more alert, focused and energised. They improve performance, strength and endurance. They decrease muscle breakdown during training, increase protein synthesis and nutrient delivery and assimilation.
Taking into consideration the net benefits pre-workouts deliver, any person wishing to improve their training and physique should consider taking a pre-workout.
Over the years I have taken many pre-workouts. Having attended many fitness conventions I have taken some of the most expensive supplements available. However dearer doesn't always mean better. Some provided an array of benefits whilst other provided very little. The way I found which supplement was best for me was trying each one and observing which provided better results. As earlier stated, my main focus is burning calories, although resistance training builds muscle, unless you burn the excess fat covering the muscles your effort in the gym will go unnoticable. Therefore the best pre-workouts for me are the ones that provide me with enough energy to keep training for longer durations.
The top 5 pre-workouts I recommend for endurance.
5 - K-OTIC - performance igniter
This is a more recent supplement I have taken after attending a bodypower expo in Birmingham. I took a sachet 30 minutes prior to a workout and felt the effects immediately. I was filled with energy and was anxious to get to the gym.
My focus was solely on cardio on the cross-trainer and I continued to train at a higher intensity without feeling fatigue. My usual training consist of 45minutes cardio and i excelled to 60minutes and a 10minutes cool down which I continued at the same intensity until the machine cut off. I felt like I could have continued further and had lots of energy hours after taking it. For anyone aiming to lose weight by burning calories I would highly recommend K-otic. This will push you too your limits achieving your personal best. Comes in great flavours probably the best tasting pre-workout I have ever tried.
4 - Optimum Nutritions Platinum pre
ON is one of the best brands of sports nutrition available and they have continued to provide top quality products this year with their new pre-work platinum pre. The thing I like about platinum pre is that it contains all natural ingredients which are described on the tub. It provides you with natural energy and focus enabling you to workout to your full potential. It's great for both intense cardio and resistance training sessions. A must for all gym goers.
Good fresh taste with a tingle.
3 - Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy
This is an all round energy booster. Great for the gym as well as a little pick me up during the day. It delivers high quality energy through amino acid delivery essential for muscle building. Personally I take this supplement all year round and feel it not only helps me in the gym but helps me get through a long and busy day at work. Those days you need a little pick me up amino energy is the perfect remedy for vanishing those feelings of tiredness and fatigue. I find this specifically useful when trying to cut down on calories whilst still training hard at the gym. It aids me before, during and after my workouts. With 10 calories in each serving this is definitely a product to invest in without affecting your diet.
2 - Craze
This also is a new product I have taken after attending the bodypower expo. Without doubt this is one of the most powerful pre-workouts I have taken for all round effects. I felt power and strength during my workouts and euphoric energy after 30minutes of taking it. I feel this supplement is best for resistance training which enables you to push one more rep and one more set and achieve your personal best. Muscle mind connection is a great feeling with craze. It was helpful during my cardio however I feel k-otic and jack 3d is more powerful for endurance and burning calories. However for those days working with weights aiming to tone the body CRAZE IS A MUST.
1 - Jack 3d
The best pre-workout on this planet is known as Jack 3d. The first time I took this i felt amazing. I had endless energy after a high intensity interval training session. Long cardio sessions seemed effortless and resistance training became enjoyable. For anyone aiming to explode with strength power and endurance jack3d is a essential part of your supplement pack.
There has been much controversy regarding jack 3d but with safe use and correct dosing a very powerful pre-workout to use to enhance your performance.
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