Featured Q&A - Can I Make My Own Pre-workout?

Question:

I recently started a new exercise plan and find I need a little boost to get me going before my workout. I went to my local vitamin store and almost all of the pre-workout powders had artificial ingredients like colours, flavours, and artificial sweeteners, as well as having really high amounts of caffeine and other synthetic ingredients I do not want to consume. 

Is there anything I can put together myself that will provide sustained energy during my workout?

Answer:

You are making a great decision by avoiding the pre-workouts with synthetic ingredients and artificial sweeteners and colours. 

It is quite simple to put together your own mix of ingredients to help power you through your workout and even provide extra benefits for recovery.

For Energy:

Choose high quality matcha green tea powder or chilled yerba mate tea

For Electrolytes:

Choose coconut water or coconut water powder

For Adrenal Support and Energy:

Choose maca or ginseng (powders or liquid extract)

For Flavour and Fuel:

Choose yacon syrup or maple syrup (or green stevia powder for low intensity workouts)

For Anti-Inflammatory Effects:

Choose turmeric powder or E3Live Blue Majik

As you can see, you can easily select a number of ingredient combinations to shake with water and enjoy before your workout.  For extra flavour you can squeeze fresh lemon or orange juice, or add a few drops of Simply Organic Natural Liquid Extracts (peppermint, lemon, orange, etc).

One of my favourite combinations is:

My Matcha Life Matcha Powder
Coconut Water
Maca Liquid Extract
Yacon Syrup
Blue Majik Powder
Simply Organic Lemon Extract

For more information regarding Sports Nutrition stay tuned for my online Sports Nutrition Course available this Summer.

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