The Untold Dangers of Pre-Workout

"The Untold Dangers of Pre-Workout"

These are some of the most disturbing pre-workout stories I could find...

Pre-workout is one of many supplements designed to enhance athletic performance. As the name suggests, people take pre-workout before exercise or sport. They do this to boost energy levels and improve strength and endurance. The popular supplements come in various forms, including pills, powder, and liquids.

Pre-workout supplements have ingredients that may vary by brand. But you'll find some similar key ingredients in many pre-workout supplements, such as:

Caffeine: Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. And it's a key ingredient in pre-workout supplements. It activates the central nervous system. And it may boost energy, increase focus, and enhance athletic performance. Caffeine can also help raise exercise metabolism and support muscle function.

Beta-alanine: Your liver makes this amino acid. You can also find it in foods such as chicken and beef. Beta-alanine has been linked to less muscle fatigue and better exercise performance.

Creatine: Creatine is an amino acid created in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Like beta-alanine, it is also found in animal foods. Your muscles store creatine and use it for energy. It's been shown to enhance performance, especially during high-intensity, short-duration activities like powerlifting.

Citrulline: This amino acid helps the body make nitric oxide, a gas that promotes blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. This may help deliver oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which could boost performance. But, research is still mixed.

Electrolytes: These minerals help regulate many processes in your body. They also support healthy muscle function. Examples include sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, chloride, and magnesium. You lose electrolyte minerals through sweat. So, it's important to replace them during long bouts of intense exercise.

Glucose: Glucose, or sugar, is a carbohydrate and the body's preferred energy source. You need adequate amounts of easily digested carbohydrates for energy before a workout. You'll also need them during your workout if you exercise for longer than 60 minutes.

Pre-workout supplements may contain many other ingredients. This includes betaine, B vitamins, taurine, tyrosine, and yohimbe.

A supplement is only as effective as its ingredients. And pre-workout supplement ingredients can vary widely. So, it's impossible to say that all pre-workout supplements are effective or ineffective. But some of the common ingredients in many pre-workout supplements may be beneficial.

One study looked at how a pre-workout supplement affected performance during high-intensity interval training. It led to better aerobic capacity (VO2max), endurance (critical velocity), and training volume.

The supplement also helped maintain or improve body composition during intense training. A 2018 review found that pre-workout supplements enhanced muscular endurance and mood during a workout.

Ultimately, certain pre-workout supplements may be effective. But it depends on several factors, including the key ingredients, proper usage, and your fitness goals.

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STORY #1: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/oksk8z/tifu_by_taking_preworkout_before_a_run_and_almost/

STORY #2: https://www.reddit.com/r/gainit/comments/3picmp/be_careful_of_preworkout_supplements/

STORY #3: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/f5v94r/tifu_by_taking_too_much_preworkout/

STORY #4: https://www.reddit.com/r/GYM/comments/pcm5p2/preworkout_disaster_at_the_gym/

STORY #5: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/323kgj/i_fucked_up_preworkout_story/

STORY #6: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/18mo5p/scary_day_at_the_gym_today/

STORY #7: https://www.reddit.com/r/GymMemes/comments/7npz27/first_pre_workout_experience_good_god_almighty/
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00:00 - Thanks To Patrons & YT Members/Socials/Intro

00:48 - Almost Dying

03:34 - Heart Attack

04:08 - Bomb Implanted In A Squirrel

07:02 - Disaster At The Gym

09:12 - This Is HELL

10:21 - These Are NO Joke

11:21 - Good God Almighty

17:03 - Outro