Would you stop drinking those nasty pre-workout drinks that cost a fortune if you knew that some of the typical things that you normally have in your house can replace them? Well, some of the pre-workouts available to the public contains as much as 419 mgs of caffeine in just 1 serving (1 scoop). Remember this is all from additives, because you will not be finding too much of anything natural on these ingredient lists. Here is what you should start trying to do before workouts, which has sparked a noticeable change in my workout endurance. Also, this “to do” list will ensure that you won’t hit the “imaginary wall,” known as the come down you get from the unnatural speed boost that comes from pre-workout powders.
1. An hour before your workout (at the latest), some things you should eat are:
• A bowl of greek yogurt with a serving of berries mixed in
• 2 servings of Peanut butter
• 2 glasses of water
• 1 Banana
⁃ This mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, natural sugars and antioxidants makes for a great pre-workout meal that is not too heavy, but is still filled with everything that you are going to need to have a productive workout.
2. Spoon full of honey- About 20 minutes before your workout eat a spoon full of honey. Honey contains a good amount of antioxidants, vitamins and sugar (which naturally has equal parts of fructose and glucose).
* Side note: The darker the honey that you are eating, the more disease-fighting compounds that it contains.
I’ve been doing this for a little over a month now and I can honestly say that it’s by far the best pre-workout I’ve ever used. The steps above provide a different energy rush then that of the powders and it’s gonna take some getting used to, but you’re going to be able keep a stable natural energy rush for your entire workout, without any come downs or uncontrollable itching. So try those steps and experience a healthier and cleaner energy boost.
Samuel Genung for Apex Skills and Performance
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