LA Fit Expo Recap~ PART TWO ~
Caffeinated Workout Supplements
Energy Drink / Exercise Supplement Cross-overs
We’ve already reviewed what happens “When Energy Drinks Dress Up Like Workout Supplements” http://bit.ly/1POoWqQ
My MISSION: Find promising products amongst THOUSANDS of booths!
WATCH OUT #1a safety note
PLEASEdo not lift a barbell
or lat bar attachment off a
rack like this
WATCH OUT #2
Supplement that makes assumptions about your fitness goals…
Secondly…
Watch out for supplements that make assumptions about your fitness goals…
Cardio Pre- and Post-Workout for Women
Strength & Conditioning Pre- and Post-Workout for Men
But I’m a woman
who lifts…
http://www.powdercity.com/pages/pre-workout-supplements
WATCH OUT #3How to caffeinate your workout (safely)
How to caffeinate your workout (safely):Caffeine is best consumed BEFORE a workout
Ideal amount is ~ 3 milligrams caffeine per kilogram of body weight but this is with ATHLETES so use your “ideal body weight” or “lean muscle mass”
130 lb 177 mg caffeine! 200 mg max safe per sitting;
400 mg safe daily max
Product #1:Cytosport Series Mobilized Amino 6:1:1
http://www.cytosportmobilized.com/#mobile-amino
PROSGrape (not watermelon) has 100 mg caffeine – perfect amount for a PRE-Workout
Branched Chain Amino Acids do help muscle growth
“…Because truth is power, power is performance, and performance changes
lives.”
I like that!
CONS
Optimal amount of protein POST-workout for muscle growth is 20-30 grams protein, and this drink only has 5 grams
With caffeine AND protein, this functional energy drink is not designed for a specific occasion (Pre- vs Post-workout)
http://www.cytosportmobilized.com/#mobile-amino
CONS
Stevia (YAY)…. But also Sucralose and Ace-K (why not JUST Stevia?)
Vitamin B12 is a popular energy drink ingredient…
BUT it doesn’t give you energy , it just helps with cell repair
http://www.cytosportmobilized.com/#mobile-amino
Product #2:P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)
P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)
PROS
IT’S MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!
P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)
PROS
Beta-Alanine is an effective PRE-workout ingredient because it helps delay exercise-induced muscle fatigue
CONSNot really sure why the rest of these ingredients are here…
Artificial colors and sweeteners (which are considered safe, but for those of you avoiding these, take note)
P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)
CONSWHOLY B12 BATMAN!
Look at this B12 content! WHY?
(It’s a common misconception that
B12 gives you energy)#expensivepee
P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)
Product #3: VPX Bang Potent Brain and Body Fuel
PROSZero CaloriesZero grams SugarNo crazy vitamin contents
Product #3: VPX Bang Potent Brain and Body Fuel
PROSCoQ10 enzyme, creatine (minimal results according to Mayo Clinic)
BCAAs for muscle growth
Product #3: VPX Bang Potent Brain and Body Fuel
CONS
300 mg caffeine/can400 mg/day is MAX considered safe for ADULTSAt least there’s LOTS of warnings on label
Ace-K, sucralose and artificial flavors
Product #3: VPX Bang Potent Brain and Body Fuel
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