Researching pre-workout supplements for quite a while now, there is one question that often comes up. Are there any made just for women? Are they only made for men? Which would be best for a woman to take? I thought the best place to find out was by asking the women who actually use them, and determining how they choose their own.
The responses I recieved told me one thing for sure. Women are typically much more selective about what they put into their bodies compared to their male counter parts. Most men will ingest nearly anything that comes their way, if someone has told them it works well. Women seem to be more willing to do the research and figure out if the ingredients are safe, and not a potential hazard for their health.
5 Key Factors Women Tend To Look For:
1. Improves energy and endurance levels
2. 0 or low calorie count
3. Good taste, and mixes well
4. No stimulants in excessive amounts
5. Safe, and no side effects
There is good news, finding supplements that match this list won't be too difficult. Most of the pre-workout supplements out right now have very low calories, and next to no side effects. In fact, for the most part, women should have no problems using the same supplements that men use. The true question lays in what you plan to use the supplement for. Are you doing weight training? Or, is your exercise primarily focused on cardio work? If weight training is your answer, then your choices are pretty open. If it was running, runners would want to look for a product that contains electrolyte blends to keep them hydrated. As well as ingredients that help with blood flow and endurance like BCAA's and NO boosters. If something more like yoga or tai chi is your gig however, you will want something different. A stimulant free option will do you much more good. Also, you will probably want to stay away from supplements that include ingredients that produce a itchy/tingly feeling beneath the skin. I learned this the hard way through a very uncomfortable yoga session.
To discover how a certain product tastes, or mixes...you will have to ask around. Ask friends, family, fellow gym members or whoever you wish. Websites with user reviews can be a great resource this too.
The result of the recent DMAA debacle (removal of the ingredient 1, 3 dimethylamylamine) has benefited us as consumers. The supplement companies now tend to have very clear and precise ingredient labels not trying to hide any sketchy additions. Also, you can rest a bit more assured that these companies are now being more closely monitored.
The responses I recieved told me one thing for sure. Women are typically much more selective about what they put into their bodies compared to their male counter parts. Most men will ingest nearly anything that comes their way, if someone has told them it works well. Women seem to be more willing to do the research and figure out if the ingredients are safe, and not a potential hazard for their health.
5 Key Factors Women Tend To Look For:
1. Improves energy and endurance levels
2. 0 or low calorie count
3. Good taste, and mixes well
4. No stimulants in excessive amounts
5. Safe, and no side effects
There is good news, finding supplements that match this list won't be too difficult. Most of the pre-workout supplements out right now have very low calories, and next to no side effects. In fact, for the most part, women should have no problems using the same supplements that men use. The true question lays in what you plan to use the supplement for. Are you doing weight training? Or, is your exercise primarily focused on cardio work? If weight training is your answer, then your choices are pretty open. If it was running, runners would want to look for a product that contains electrolyte blends to keep them hydrated. As well as ingredients that help with blood flow and endurance like BCAA's and NO boosters. If something more like yoga or tai chi is your gig however, you will want something different. A stimulant free option will do you much more good. Also, you will probably want to stay away from supplements that include ingredients that produce a itchy/tingly feeling beneath the skin. I learned this the hard way through a very uncomfortable yoga session.
To discover how a certain product tastes, or mixes...you will have to ask around. Ask friends, family, fellow gym members or whoever you wish. Websites with user reviews can be a great resource this too.
The result of the recent DMAA debacle (removal of the ingredient 1, 3 dimethylamylamine) has benefited us as consumers. The supplement companies now tend to have very clear and precise ingredient labels not trying to hide any sketchy additions. Also, you can rest a bit more assured that these companies are now being more closely monitored.
About the Author:
Learn more about Pre-Workout Supplements. Stop by Mark Robinson's site where you can find out all about Stimulant Free Pre-Workout Supplements, and find a list of choices that won't make your skin itch.
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