Why You Should Be Taking A
Pre-Workout Supplement
By Don Saladino
EH
Why are so many people taking pre-workout supplements ?
DS I tell my clients all the time , it ’ s important to prepare to get the most out of your workout or performance . That starts with the basics of a healthy diet and plenty of rest . The benefit you get from investing in preparation is the very reason people should take a pre-workout supplement . We all want to improve both our performance and our alertness during training sessions so that we can get better results .
Pre-workout supplements don ’ t just help make up for what you missed in your diet and the focus you lost without proper rest . An “ effective ” and “ clean ” pre-workout supplement can give you the extra edge — the winning edge . And , there ’ s a hidden benefit to investing in a clean pre-workout . When you ’ re better prepared before your workout , you ’ ll actually recover faster after your workout , and with less soreness .
EH Is that why you wanted to create a TRULY CLEAN pre-work supplement as part of our new Sport line ?
DS Absolutely . It ’ s extremely important to me to only put clean ingredients into my body — and that goes for my clients as well . I knew we could create a pre-workout supplement that provided me and my clients all of the benefits without the negative side-effects of “ unclean ” supplements ( jitters and irritability ) and without any illegal or banned substances .
EH What makes Garden of Life ’ s pre-workout powder Energy + Focus work ?
DS Every ingredient in Garden of Life ’ s Energy + Focus was chosen to boost your workout intensity .
The formula works in three main ways :
1 . BOOSTING ENERGY † —
By releasing Nitric Oxide ( NO ) with vitamin B12 into your system from a blend of organic kale , spinach and beets and our whole food methylcobalamin . NO , combined with B12 actually decreases your core body temperature during an intense workout . With your core temperature in check , your immediate energy actually increases , giving you the power and stamina you need to perform your best . Also , NO increases the rate that your body uses stored energy in the form of glucose — the richest source of available energy . The faster your body burns glucose , the more it can deplete vitamin B12 levels , so supplementing with B12 just makes sense . † Lastly , NO actually increases your endurance by helping oxygen flow more efficiently through the blood to your muscles ( including your lungs and heart ). †
2 . SHARPENING FOCUS † —
Energy + Focus uses the healthiest source of caffeine I ’ ve ever seen . Our organic coffeeberry has an incredibly high-antioxidant content including polyphenols like chlorogenic acid . It ' s an entirely natural and organic caffeine source and the overall amount is similar to a cup of good coffee ( 100mg ). I like caffeine in a pre-workout because it ' s one of the few ingredients that actually lets you workout harder while reducing your body ’ s perception of fatigue and soreness . It works just as well for a weight lifter as it does for marathon runner .
3 . DELAYS THE ONSET OF MUSCLE SORENESS † —
Energy + Focus loads up with organic Amla berry and organic Baobab fruit . These are terrific sources of vitamin C , and pack a powerful polyphenol punch . When you push yourself during exercise , you are releasing “ free radicals ” damaging your cells , causing muscle fatigue and soreness . But antioxidants , including vitamin C , play a key role in fighting against these free radicals helping you recover faster , and more comfortably . †
EH Any other advice on preparing for your best workout ?
DS In addition to eating healthy and getting plenty of rest , to get the most out of your workout , you should take Energy + Focus 20-to-30 minutes prior to a workout . I recommend preparing with Energy + Focus because I know the ingredients are clean — Certified USDA Organic , Non-GMO Project Verified and certified by NSF for Sport and Informed-Choice . These four certifications give you confidence .
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