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Defining a Successful Pre-Workout by Adam Gant | Dec 1, 2022 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Fitness, Health
The term pre-workout might need clarification for people living outside of a high-level athletic lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, a pre-workout does not mean a series of exercises before an actual workout, akin to pregaming before a sporting event. It refers to various supplements athletes and weightlifters use to improve athletic performance. Taken before exercise, they are aimed at improving attention, energy, and endurance. A pre-workout dose should be taken within 60 minutes of starting any exercise. Most substances reach their maximal plasma levels in an hour or two when consumed on an empty stomach. However, some of the benefits of popular pre-workout supplements’ active components, such as caffeine or phenethylamines, may be felt as soon as 15 minutes after consumption. While there are stimulants in some varieties, the main non-stimulant components are nonessential amino acids such as alpha alanine, arginine malate, and L-tyrosine. These