Taking a pre-workout is usually the norm for most people who hit the gym or do strength training. But even though it’s widely used in the fitness realm, there are a lot of misconceptions about it. Recently, in his newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted the short-term advantages of pre-workout. The former bodybuilder does, however, also address a few issues with the same.
Given that fitness enthusiasts use these pre-workouts frequently, this is undoubtedly the result of increased demand. Schwarzenegger also emphasizes how the two most widely used components in the supplement market are creatine and caffeine because they regularly yield favorable outcomes.
The former bodybuilder, through his newsletter, shares a new study with his ‘village members,’ as he mentions:
“New research suggests that some pre-workouts do, in fact, help boost your workouts (at least in the short term).”
The Austrian Oak goes on to say that supplement firms sometimes charge more, even in cases where the supplement merely includes caffeine. The extra ingredient that they do feature is of negligible amount and has no bearing on the product’s effectiveness.
He further highlights that some supplements include forbidden ingredients that may slightly improve the outcome of one’s workout. Backing up his statement about the banned substances in supplements, he writes:
“Unfortunately, researchers found that health officials have issued almost 800 warnings to dietary supplements containing dangerous ingredients. In nearly every case (98%), the USDA found that the ingredients in question were nowhere on the label.”
Schwarzenegger also draws attention to an intriguing study in which participants utilized items that contained beta-alanine, creatine, citrulline, and caffeine. They went through the test while taking all of the ingredients, and sometimes even a placebo, without their knowledge. The results, however, were very simple, as he writes:
“Compared to the days they used the placebo, taking pre-workout improved power and reps. They also experienced less fatigue and could push themselves harder during their workouts.”
He describes how research indicates that an individual should consume at least 3.2 grams of beta-alanine to increase muscle endurance. However, the substance utilized in the study only included 2.6 grams, an inactive dose that had no bearing on the outcome. Schwarzenegger further emphasizes the pre-workout ingredients’ scientific values once more, but he does so with caution, as he mentions:
“If a product only shares a proprietary blend, proceed with caution. And, if it’s not third-party certified (such as NSF for Sport or Informed Sport), you risk taking a product with lower quality or a misleading label.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger boasts of a pre-workout medical specialty
Many people drink coffee before a workout because it contains caffeine. Arnold Schwarzenegger drinks this before his morning workouts, too. The ex-bodybuilder, however, states that it’s more than simply a pre-workout supplement; it lowers the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Research indicates this condition impacts insulin sensitivity and the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels.
However, according to Schwarzenegger, if an individual consumes coffee regularly, they may reduce the chances of the chronic condition by 25%. He mentions that coffee has the protein adiponectin, which aids in glucose regulation. This usually results in the promotion of better blood sugar levels. In addition to improving heart health, the beverage also aids in one’s cognitive health. But it should be done in moderation, as excessive use of it has damaging effects as well.
