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Pre-workout supplements are designed to give you more energy during your workout so you can push yourself a bit further and achieve the workout goals and gains. Many of them may have stimulants like caffeine<\/a> and guarana, which gives the \u2018kick\u2019 that these products are well known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking your pre-workout every day can have some negative side effects, and there are many cases of people becoming addicted to these products and having long-term adverse reactions and after effects \u2013 so taking it every day may not be the best idea for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than take a risk with these supplements, let\u2019s look at the best way to use them effectively and safely and understand why it may not be advisable to use your pre-workout daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These supplements are specifically designed to boost energy before working out, so the best time to take them is on your workout days, about 30 minutes before you start training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-workout should only be taken on your training days and is not recommended for use outside of that<\/strong>. There are several reasons why taking your pre-workout on days when you are not training is not advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you work out, your body uses the energy provided to it by the pre-workout, and once your training is done, that energy has dissipated. While there may be some lingering after-effects (which we\u2019ll discuss later on), the effects of the pre-workout should largely fade within an hour or so after training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When used correctly and carefully, pre-workouts taken on your training days will add value and benefit you. Let\u2019s examine these in more detail to understand why taking them on non-training days may have some serious health consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the workout explosion hit, a flood of supplements accompanied it from protein powders to BCAA products, pre-workout and post-workout drinks, and everything in between!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today this is a multibillion-dollar industry, and one of the primary markets is pre-workout products. The goal of the pre-workout is to give you that extra energy boost and focus in your training<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-workout are often added to water and taken about 30 minutes before starting your workout. To boost your energy, many of these products have high levels of caffeine, which range from 200millgrams to 400milligrams, and some may even have more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They consist mostly of caffeine and creatine, while some may have other stimulants, including some that may not be entirely legal, like ephedra and Yohimbe. These are often amphetamine derivatives, and while they certainly will boost your energy, taking these chemicals is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While caffeine is safe, anything in excess is unhealthy, and caffeine is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As one of the major ingredients, caffeine is no stranger to anyone who drinks coffee, but in concentrated doses like this, it gives that extra \u2018zing\u2019 to your body and is used properly to benefit your training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The maximum recommended dose of caffeine per day for an adult is 400mg, and if you consider that a decent espresso has about 60mg-80mg of caffeine, standard black coffee may have around 95mg of caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking at those numbers, a single dose of pre-workout can have up to 5 times that amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before looking at any pre-workout supplement, you need to know how you react to caffeine, especially in high doses, and check the caffeine level on the product information sheet before you buy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overdosing on caffeine is extremely unpleasant and can cause jitters, anxiety, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, and even cardiac arrest. It can also lead to lack of sleep due to the body being \u2018amped up,\u2019 which has its own set of health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only does it have some ugly side effects, but as a drug, it can build both resistance and dependence, and this is one of the considerations when using pre-workouts, and that is to cycle both on and off and use different pre-workout products to reduce tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While caffeine and creatine are the main products , some pre-workout supplements have other compounds included and let\u2019s take a look at what they are and the side effects they can cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creatine is very safe for use and only at levels of around 1200mg does it present with some negative symptoms. Creatine has been shown to be highly effective in increasing lean body mass gains as well as increased exercise capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects of overdose include digestive issues, weight gain, bloating and water retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone who has read the ingredients on a cereal box has seen the name Niacin or vitamin B3. Beta alanine reduces the acidity in your muscles while training and this can have some positive effects for training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main side effect of Beta alanine is the tingling felt in the hands and feet which is a nervouse system conditon called parasthesia and while it is uncomfortable, it is totally harmles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Niacin plays a role in metabolism and is produced naturally in your body. It can cause flushing of the skin in doses of 500mg or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some pre-workout supplements also contain other compounds such as sodium bicarbonate and magnesium along with creatine and caffeine and taking these daily can lead to diarrhea \u2013 especially magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you arent mixing your pre-workout properly or have enough water included, diarrhea can also occur so it is important to mix the correct amount of water in your pre-workout as per the manufacturers instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another additive to pre-workout supplements is citrulline.This is an amino acid and works to increase blood flow to your muscles during exercise by expanding the blood vessels slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By increasing the level of nitric oxide in your blood, the blood vessels dilate and the smaller ones in your brain experience changes in blood pressure and this leads to headaches and even possibly migraines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great way to do this is to always check the levels of the stimulants on the list of ingredients so you know what the recommended dosage would deliver into your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another sensible option is chat to the assistants in the store as to which pre-workout would be best for your type of training. Many of them have good knowledge about both the product , the potential side effects and the type of training they are best suited for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be clear about your training goals and don\u2019t be shy to ask real questions and get some real answers. Some staff may be incentivised to sell certain products and of course, if they recommend taking it every day, that just means you\u2019ll use it up sooner and will need to buy more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Know your body. If you know you don\u2019t have a high tolerance to caffeine or any of the other ingredients, don\u2019t buy something that obviously has very high levels in it\u2019s make up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be aware of the \u2018hype\u2019 around \u2018super strength builders\u2019 or \u2018amazing power\u2019 as currently the FDA Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to FDA’s satisfaction before they are marketed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Should You Take Pre-Workout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are Pre-Workouts And What Do They Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s A Safe Level Of Caffeine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Side Effects Of Caffeine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Are Some Of The Other Ingredients In Pre-Workout?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creatine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Beta alanine And Niacin (Vitamin B3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some Ingredients Can Also Cause Digestion Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Citrulline Can Cause Headaches Or Migraines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Avoid The Side Effects Of Pre-Workouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n