2016 fit expo recap energy drink workout supplement cross overs

LA Fit Expo Recap~ PART TWO ~

Caffeinated Workout Supplements

Energy Drink / Exercise Supplement Cross-overs

We’ve already reviewed what happens “When Energy Drinks Dress Up Like Workout Supplements” http://bit.ly/1POoWqQ

My MISSION: Find promising products amongst THOUSANDS of booths!

WATCH OUT #1a safety note

PLEASEdo not lift a barbell

or lat bar attachment off a

rack like this

WATCH OUT #2

Supplement that makes assumptions about your fitness goals…

Secondly…

Watch out for supplements that make assumptions about your fitness goals…

Cardio Pre- and Post-Workout for Women

Strength & Conditioning Pre- and Post-Workout for Men

But I’m a woman

who lifts…

http://www.powdercity.com/pages/pre-workout-supplements

WATCH OUT #3How to caffeinate your workout (safely)

How to caffeinate your workout (safely):Caffeine is best consumed BEFORE a workout

Ideal amount is ~ 3 milligrams caffeine per kilogram of body weight but this is with ATHLETES so use your “ideal body weight” or “lean muscle mass”

130 lb 177 mg caffeine! 200 mg max safe per sitting;

400 mg safe daily max

Product #1:Cytosport Series Mobilized Amino 6:1:1

http://www.cytosportmobilized.com/#mobile-amino

PROSGrape (not watermelon) has 100 mg caffeine – perfect amount for a PRE-Workout

Branched Chain Amino Acids do help muscle growth

“…Because truth is power, power is performance, and performance changes

lives.”

I like that!

CONS

Optimal amount of protein POST-workout for muscle growth is 20-30 grams protein, and this drink only has 5 grams

With caffeine AND protein, this functional energy drink is not designed for a specific occasion (Pre- vs Post-workout)


CONS

Stevia (YAY)…. But also Sucralose and Ace-K (why not JUST Stevia?)

Vitamin B12 is a popular energy drink ingredient…

BUT it doesn’t give you energy , it just helps with cell repair


Product #2:P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)

P.S.P. (Physique Stimulating Pre-Workout)

PROS

IT’S MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!


PROS

Beta-Alanine is an effective PRE-workout ingredient because it helps delay exercise-induced muscle fatigue

CONSNot really sure why the rest of these ingredients are here…

Artificial colors and sweeteners (which are considered safe, but for those of you avoiding these, take note)


CONSWHOLY B12 BATMAN!

Look at this B12 content! WHY?

(It’s a common misconception that

B12 gives you energy)#expensivepee


Product #3: VPX Bang Potent Brain and Body Fuel

PROSZero CaloriesZero grams SugarNo crazy vitamin contents


PROSCoQ10 enzyme, creatine (minimal results according to Mayo Clinic)

BCAAs for muscle growth


CONS

300 mg caffeine/can400 mg/day is MAX considered safe for ADULTSAt least there’s LOTS of warnings on label

Ace-K, sucralose and artificial flavors


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