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If you enjoy a coffee, then let's put it to good use!
- Don’t take your pre-workout or coffee 10 minutes before a workout. In order to fully hit the bloodstream and take effect, it can take up to 30-45 minutes.
- If you train early in a fasted state, uptake may be quicker in to the bloodstream. - Don’t take a pre-workout/coffee for evening sessions. Caffeine can stay in bloodstream for up to 7 hours.
- Do not mix pre-workouts with any other supplements.
- Do not buy a Pre-workout with an ingredient called “DMAA”. It is illegal in the UK and has catastrophic effects on the heart and arteries.
- You should cycle off caffeine every now and then. After 4-6 weeks of pre-workout/caffeine use, your body gets used to it and effectiveness starts to deteriorate. Take a week off and give your nervous system a break.
- Always assess tolerance before taking any pre-workout drink or coffee.
- IF you have any heart conditions, or are unsure if you do, seek medical advice. Caffeine and pre-workout supplements can be EXTREMELY dangerous.
- DO NOT buy a pre-workout drink because your favourite influencer/athlete uses it. Chances are, they will be sponsored by that company and are paid to promote it! Pre-workouts can help, but they will be pointless if you are just starting out as a simple cup of coffee and a regular intake of fruit and veg will do the job!
