Getting the right nutrition and preparing your body for exercise can make all the difference when it comes to getting the most out of your workouts. But where does a pre-workout supplement fit into that? Is it just another hoax or does it serve a legitimate purpose? And what exactly is pre-workout?
“Pre-workout is a supplement used to increase energy and motivation before a workout,” Connie Cheng, wellness director for Gold’s Gym, told The Active Times in an email. “If you are continuously having suboptimal workouts, you may not reach specific fitness goals, and a pre-workout can help maximize your performance in a workout on lower-energy days.” But that doesn’t mean you should be relying solely on pre-workout to achieve the workout results you want.
“Any type of supplement should be a way to balance a healthy eating pattern,” Cheng said. Even with pre-workout, you still need to make sure your diet gives you all the nutrients and vitamins you need.
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