I've been doing research on pre-workout's for some time now, and I have repeatedly come across questions concerning pre-workout supplements for women. Are there any made specifically with women in mind? Or which one(s) would be better for a woman to take? So I starting asking women what they are currently using, and what they tend to look for in a product 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. Increase in energy and endurance
2. Low Calories
3. Great taste, mixes easy
4. Safe and clean ingredients without excessive stimulants
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.
In order to find out if a certain product mixes well, or tastes great - you will have to ask around. Be social, ask your friends, fellow gym members, or whoever. Review websites online are a good source for this as well.
With the recent controversy over the ingredient DMAA, (1, 3 dimethylamylamine) many, in fact most of the supplement companies have made very open and clear ingredient labels mandatory. This is excellent for us consumers as we don't have to worry about whats in a mystery "Proprietary Blend" anymore, and we now know that these products are being closely monitored for our (the consumers) safety and health.
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. Increase in energy and endurance
2. Low Calories
3. Great taste, mixes easy
4. Safe and clean ingredients without excessive stimulants
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.
In order to find out if a certain product mixes well, or tastes great - you will have to ask around. Be social, ask your friends, fellow gym members, or whoever. Review websites online are a good source for this as well.
With the recent controversy over the ingredient DMAA, (1, 3 dimethylamylamine) many, in fact most of the supplement companies have made very open and clear ingredient labels mandatory. This is excellent for us consumers as we don't have to worry about whats in a mystery "Proprietary Blend" anymore, and we now know that these products are being closely monitored for our (the consumers) safety and health.
About the Author:
Want to find out more about Pre-Workout Supplements, then visit Mark Robinson's site on how to choose the best Stimulant Free Pre-Workout Supplement for your needs. As well as a list of the Non-Itchy kinds.
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