I have been researching everything to do with pre-workout supplements for a while now. And there is one question that comes up frequently involving these supplements for women. Are they primarily made for men? Is there one that is "strong enough for a man, but made for a women"? Bombarded with frequent questions, I decided I'd start asking who would know, women that use these products - and what they look for when choosing.
The most common results led me to find that women tend to be much pickier when deciding what they want to put into their bodies than their male opposites. Men on the other hand, will try out almost anything that they've heard good reviews about, regardless of contents. Women are more willing to put in the time to research the ingredients, and won't risk anything that might cause undesirable side effects or may be harmful to their health.
5 Key Factors Women Tend To Look For:
1. Helps improve energy, endurance, and stamina
2. 0 or low calorie count
3. Great taste, mixes easy
4. Not too heavy in the caffeine department
5. 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.
Finding a product that tastes great and mixes well, will come down to word of mouth. You've got to ask your friends, or fellow gym members to find this out. Online review sites are an excellent resource for this as well.
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 most common results led me to find that women tend to be much pickier when deciding what they want to put into their bodies than their male opposites. Men on the other hand, will try out almost anything that they've heard good reviews about, regardless of contents. Women are more willing to put in the time to research the ingredients, and won't risk anything that might cause undesirable side effects or may be harmful to their health.
5 Key Factors Women Tend To Look For:
1. Helps improve energy, endurance, and stamina
2. 0 or low calorie count
3. Great taste, mixes easy
4. Not too heavy in the caffeine department
5. 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.
Finding a product that tastes great and mixes well, will come down to word of mouth. You've got to ask your friends, or fellow gym members to find this out. Online review sites are an excellent resource for this as well.
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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