Overcome the Energy Obstacle
Feeling like life’s challenges keep getting in your way and stripping you from the energy you need to have a really good workout is a pretty HUGE problem so many of us face. Making a plan for ways to get around these obstacles is a smart approach but sometimes it’s just that damn sluggish feeling that is the final block to you getting into a routine.
That’s when pre-workout supplements can come in and save the day. Utilizing a complex of ingredients that help increase and sustain your energy, it’s no wonder all fitness models have it as part of their nutrition plan.
Let’s take a look at some of the best pre-workout mixes that have the most positive crowd reviews…
Top 5 Pre-Workout Supplements
Essential Amino Energy
Optimum Nutrition is a leader in the fitness nutrition industry, and this pre-workout supplement is no exception. Amino Energy is all about allowing you to train longer and harder with intense energy and focus. The unique blend of amino acids help prevent muscle damage and also rebuild muscle. Check it out here – Essential Amino Energy.
Evlution Nutrition ENGN
If you’re looking for explosive power and maximum focus to take your workouts completely to the next level this one has a pretty impressive blend of ingredients. Check it out here – ENGN PreWorkout.
MusclePharm Assault
MusclePharm Assault includes a blend of Creatine for optimal muscle endurance and growth. Creatine is a safe and effective pre-workout supplement and it continues to be a staple among fitness athletes and professional bodybuilders. And that’s not all – MusclePharm Assault also includes a coconut water mixture to provide hydration benefits so you can sustain your workout just a little longer. Check it out here – Muscle Pharm Assault.
Cellucor C4
C4 is designed to provide an explosive surge of motivation and have a great taste as well. Women and men alike have left pretty positive reviews on this in terms of helping them with energy and building lean muscle mass. Check it out here – Cellucor C4.
BSN NO-Xplode
This one is not for the faint of heart beginner, it’s got an intense blend of ingredients including Vitamin B & Beta Alanine which improve muscle endurance, strength, and vascularity, meaning you’ll get a pretty incredible enhancement of the muscle pump when you workout! Check it out here – BSN N.O.-Xplode 2.0.
Conclusion: The Pre-Workout Stage
The pre-workout stage is one of the most critical stages in your workout routine. How you prepare your body will determine how much you put into your workout and how much you get out of it.
Hydration is key, as are some healthy carbs for sustained energy and adequate protein intake. Recovery following your previous workout is also important, so you should be giving some thought to post workout nutrition by reading Post Workout Recovery Supplements.
Have any questions or feedback about these Top 5 Pre Workout Supplements? Please leave a comment below…
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Sam
Really enjoy your insight on the supplements. I never did anything more than a whey protein until I started reading your articles. I have been constantly taking supplements since the begining of March and have noticed the best results I have ever had since I started working out several years ago. My question is should I try to “change it up” with what I am taking? Would it be possible that my body would get used to the supplements and not respond as well as I would like it to after a while? I’ve been on Xtend, the Optiumum Whey, a quality multi vitamin throughout. I have been on the L-arginine for a couple of months and ZMA, L Glutamine at night time. I just run out of Assault a couple of weeks ago but I feel like I should take a break. I’m just wondering what you would suggest? Am I OK to keep doing what I am doing or should I look at different stuff that is out there? Also – I just did your 30 day program for the 2nd time around…..awesome reults….I really enjoy that program. I’ve been doing P90 and other stuff for so long that it was fun to push it on the weights. PLEASE put another program like that out soon!
Thanks
SH
Awesome feedback, this is definitely one of the best comments I’ve had in a while! Great to hear that you have been using supplements to your advantage and have seen great results. My recommendation is definitely to mix it up, try some different brands and also take some months off here and there to prevent your body from adapting. If you haven’t yet make sure you also check out the top 10 workout supplements on the site (you can use the search function to find them).
Will have a revised 30 day program to go with my upcoming ebook about abs so stay tuned for lots more!
Thanks for the reply
For the stuff I feel should be my “staples” – whey protein, multi vitamin, Xtend…would you look at other brands? I have been using Optimum whey and enjoy it b/c it doesn’t have the aritifical sweetners like some of the other stuff out there…I know the Xtend does which I am not crazy about either but I firmly believe in that stuff. Do you think I gain anything from changing from one whey protein to the other and maybe go from Xtend to a MP Recon product or would it be such a minimal change it wouldn’t really matter. When I rotate off of a supplement how long would you suggest I stay off? Really enjoy the site…I pick up some good tips and recipes/work outs in here. Really enjoyed the “Thor” workout until I over did it on a kettle bell swing and jacked up my back.
SH
It’s a great idea to mix it up between brands to keep your body guessing and it also makes it more interesting. 2 weeks off is a good number to hit when rotating off. Thanks for the great feedback!