To Pre-workout or Not Pre-workout


   About 6 months ago I started using ENGN by Evlution Nutrition, pre-workout powder that helps increase your energy, power, and focus. As supports cognitive function, enhances mood, expands muscle endurance, and helps delay fatigue.* 

   I never used it until that point because I thought that I could natural pump myself up for my workouts. I've always heard stories about the shakes and not sleeping at night, etc,. It didn't sound too appealing. Don't know if it was the shift work or the old age, but I realized that I wasn't getting the same consistent energy especially during my daytime workouts. Always blamed it on my 5am wake ups, after only getting 6 hrs of sleep, working 8-9 hrs and then working out. My workouts would be night and day, literally haha, when it came to the time of day and amount of weight I could push. For example, after nightshift I was able to bench 195 lbs, my personal best I may add ;), but after day shift within the next 2 weeks, 155 lbs was a struggle for me. 

   The decision was made to try pre-workout before my last transformation challenge to give myself an edge. With 300 mgs of caffeine, ENGN did exactly as advertised, I immediately felt the energy, by immediately I mean within 15-30 mins after taking it, and the power and focus came with it. Was satisfied with my decision to try it. 

   The only negative, found that when I took one whole scoop I would get a bad headache after my workout, when driving on my way home. I experimented with different portions and found that anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 of a scoop was fine for me. Gave the intensity needed at the gym but without the headache afterwards. 

   Another Drink that I use for energy is Evlution Nutritions BCAA Energy. Find that I doesn't have the same instant and intense energy as the pre-workout but it does give you energy. It's like ENGN's little brother haha.  I also use it as a substitute to drinking coffee at work.  

  So if you need at extra boost in the gym, don't be afraid of pre-workouts. There are many different kinds out there. do your research, read those comments and reviews, and experiment with portions. 

What's your thoughts on pre-workout? Leave my comment and let me know. 
Let's get it! Make it fit!

*reference from  bodybuilding.com 


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