I have been researching everything to do with pre-workout supplements for a while now. And there is one question that comes up frequently involving these supplements for women. Are they primarily made for men? Is there one that is "strong enough for a man, but made for a women"? Bombarded with frequent questions, I decided I'd start asking who would know, women that use these products - and what they look for when choosing.
The responses I recieved told me one thing for sure. Women are typically much more selective about what they put into their bodies compared to their male counter parts. Most men will ingest nearly anything that comes their way, if someone has told them it works well. Women seem to be more willing to do the research and figure out if the ingredients are safe, and not a potential hazard for their health.
The 5 Main Elements Women Look For:
1. Increase in energy and endurance
2. Very low cal
3. Good taste, and mixes well
4. Not too heavy in the caffeine department
5. Safe, and no side effects
I'm happy to report that most of the pre-workout supplements on the market today will fit these criteria. In fact, most are low calorie, and have little to no side effects. Really, women should have no problems using the same supplements that men do. The question you really need to be asking is, what are you using it for? Are you pumping iron? If so, your options are almost unlimited. For running, or cardio based exercise? You'll probably want to look for electrolyte blends, and endurance promoters like BCAA's. However, if something like tai chi, or yoga is what you're into...you'll probably want something else altogether. A stimulant free choice would probably serve you much better. Also, staying away from the supplements that produce that itchy/tingly sensation would probably be a good idea. I unfortunetly learned this the hard way after an unpleasant yoga workout.
In order to find out if a certain product mixes well, or tastes great - you will have to ask around. Be social, ask your friends, fellow gym members, or whoever. Review websites online are a good source for this as well.
If you've known about pre-workout supplements for a while, you prbably heard about the concern involving the ingredient DMAA (1, 3 dimethylamylamine). The ingredient has recently been removed from all supplements on the market today. This actually benefited us as consumers because supplement companies are now more prone to producing very open and clear ingredient labels for us to see. As well as, we can rest a bit more assured that these companies are being monitored for our health and safety.
The responses I recieved told me one thing for sure. Women are typically much more selective about what they put into their bodies compared to their male counter parts. Most men will ingest nearly anything that comes their way, if someone has told them it works well. Women seem to be more willing to do the research and figure out if the ingredients are safe, and not a potential hazard for their health.
The 5 Main Elements Women Look For:
1. Increase in energy and endurance
2. Very low cal
3. Good taste, and mixes well
4. Not too heavy in the caffeine department
5. Safe, and no side effects
I'm happy to report that most of the pre-workout supplements on the market today will fit these criteria. In fact, most are low calorie, and have little to no side effects. Really, women should have no problems using the same supplements that men do. The question you really need to be asking is, what are you using it for? Are you pumping iron? If so, your options are almost unlimited. For running, or cardio based exercise? You'll probably want to look for electrolyte blends, and endurance promoters like BCAA's. However, if something like tai chi, or yoga is what you're into...you'll probably want something else altogether. A stimulant free choice would probably serve you much better. Also, staying away from the supplements that produce that itchy/tingly sensation would probably be a good idea. I unfortunetly learned this the hard way after an unpleasant yoga workout.
In order to find out if a certain product mixes well, or tastes great - you will have to ask around. Be social, ask your friends, fellow gym members, or whoever. Review websites online are a good source for this as well.
If you've known about pre-workout supplements for a while, you prbably heard about the concern involving the ingredient DMAA (1, 3 dimethylamylamine). The ingredient has recently been removed from all supplements on the market today. This actually benefited us as consumers because supplement companies are now more prone to producing very open and clear ingredient labels for us to see. As well as, we can rest a bit more assured that these companies are being monitored for our health and safety.
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Learn more about Pre-Workout Supplements. Stop by Mark Robinson's site where you can find out all about Stimulant Free Pre-Workout Supplements, and find a list of choices that won't make your skin itch.
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