In bodybuilding, the use of special means is practiced, which allow you to quickly dry, make your workout more productive, and also "catch up" with muscle mass. The problem is that when purchasing such drugs, people see only the result, without weighing all the pros and cons. What should be known to both amateurs and professional athletes who decide to take pre-workout complexes? What should you be prepared for?
What is this?
"Pre-workout complexes" is a drug that allows you to improve and extend your workout, make it more productive. This remedy is referred to as sports nutrition, which should contain a number of complexes necessary for rapid muscle recovery and growth.
Such funds are very relevant for bodybuilders, and therefore very popular. And ifprofessionals of this sport know for sure what should be in the preparation, but amateurs will not always be able or will want to understand the action of a particular substance, starting to take it without consulting a doctor and trainer. As a result, the complex is either ineffective or even harmful.
Pre-workout complexes. Contents
It is for those who belong to the category of "amateurs", we will describe the average composition of such a drug. It usually includes:
- Creatine.
- BCAA.
- Arginine.
- Vitamins, minerals.
- Caffeine.
- Geranamin.
- Taurine.
- Beta-alanine.
Creatine is not a vital nutrient for training. But at the same time, it is usually added with the aim that it, together with other complexes contained in the preparation, be delivered to the "destination" faster and more efficiently. Experts singled out pre-workout complexes with this substance in a special group called "creatine with a transport system".
BCAA - amino acids that inhibit catabolism. They are essential for muscle training. With strength training, they perfectly nourish the muscles. Arginine increases pumping and nourishes all the same muscles. Beta-alanine - muscle antioxidant and restorer.
Vitamins and minerals are needed to replenish stores that are depleted during training, which is stressful for the body. It should be understood that the additional intake of vitamins is "on the side" to goodwill not bring.
Caffeine, taurine and geranamine are substances that stimulate the body and increase efficiency. Moreover, the second one has a much stronger effect on the body. And together they can cause a stroke and a lot of side effects.
Receive Security
This section is introduced because the safety of a drug is a matter of life and death. As mentioned above, some substances that stimulate the body and the central nervous system can cause a stroke. In addition, side effects can include headaches, high blood pressure and fever, nosebleeds, tinnitus or congestion, and much more. By the way, pre-workout complexes, reviews of which can be found everywhere, are especially dangerous for people over forty. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of these drugs and, before purchasing, carefully study their composition, read reviews that are located on independent resources, consult a doctor and trainer.
How to take
Pre-workout complex, according to the manufacturers, you can take it on days when there are no workouts. But most of the trainers agreed that this supplement does not work without loads. The dosage can be determined according to the instructions, but if there is any side effect from taking it, it is reduced to a comfortable level or completely canceled.
