Supplements pre-workout

(Annalize) #1

I have been on the Keto diet for 2 months now. Previously, I used to kickstart my workouts with pre workout supplements and USN aminostim supplements. Would it be fine to will be taking them? I sometimes do need a kickstart before training. I am just wondering if these could maybe spike insulin. I dont have any insulin problems at all. I train 5am in the mornings doing mostly spinning and a little weight training. I had a back fusion 15 months ago, so the weights I am allowed are nothing more than 8kg. Thanks

(Clare) #2

Can’t comment on your supplements but I can recommend spraying with magnesium oil before exercise - it totally kicked my leg cramps into touch. Don’t bother buying the expensive stuff - buy a bag of Magnesium Chloride from eBay. Dissolve 1 cup of flakes in one cup of water in a saucepan on a low heat. Stick it in a spray bottle and chuck it on before you work out. Works a treat.

(eat more) #3

since going keto i have saved a ton of money on supplements :joy:
i no longer take preworkout…i just no longer need it…in fact i annoyed myself the last time i took it because i was overly hyper with the bpc, bodyfat, preworkout combo LOL (i still have 3/4 of a tub in the garage that i haven’t found a home for)

are you training fasted or eating before hitting the gym?
fasted training is my absolute favorite…massive energy mid workout.

i think this is for sure an n=1 type of thing…try with and without and see how you feel and which one you like better :slight_smile:

p.s. i also have stopped using whey protein powder and just realized it’s been more than a month since i’ve had any bcaa…i didn’t consciously stop the bcaa…it just happened LOL

(Annalize) #4

Thanks Mikki and Clare for your advise.
I train fasted. I also love training early and in a fasted state. I guess my body will get use to not having any preworkout. I think its more of a “all in the mind” kind of thing. I used to use BCAA’s as well but I see the blend I am using has sugar in and I dont want to take any sugar. I gave those to a friend of mine who does Ironman, she can use the sugar lol…I am only on keto 2 months now. I am still trying to see what works and learning as I go along.
thanks guys, your advise and support means so much.

(eat more) #5

me too!
i think that is what is great about this WOE is that we can constantly learn, adjust, and refine.
no “you HAVE to do this or you suck” business :blush:

#6

With spinning and light weights you probably won’t see a lot of benefit from BCAAs. That’s going to be most useful for fasted weight training where you want to maximize protein synthesis. As far as preworkout, for spinning I think coffee would do you fine. Shouldn’t need to full on “pump” from beta alanine, citrulline malate, etc.

(Blyss (Old @Charmaine)) #7

My lunch pre-workout is coffee and that not even every day. LOL i train fasted most days and if I have something it’s usually a little fat in the coffee.

(Annalize) #8

Awesome. Thanks guys.