Supplements to improve exercise and physical performance cannot replace a healthy diet, but they can complement it to achieve all the proposed goals without neglecting our physical and mental health.

Types of products for training

Depending on the time of ingestion, there are three types of training supplements: pre workout, intra workout and post workout.

What is a pre workout?

Pre workout products are aimed at optimizing performance in all disciplines. Among its main ingredients are creatine, amino acids, arginine, and caffeine.

Benefits of pre workout supplements

During exercise, we are exposed to intense physical efforts that can cause wear and tear on muscle tissue and a decrease in glycogen reserves. Pre workout formulas are specially designed to prevent these situations and help us:

○ Improve total sports performance.

○ Provide energy and vitality.

○ Delay the onset of muscle fatigue.

○ Increase muscle mass.

Which pre workout supplement to buy?

The type of pre workout supplement to consume depends a lot on the physical activity to be performed (it is not the same to practice crossfit as an endurance sport) and its composition. Thus we can find products:

○ Stimulants: provide an extra boost of energy to workouts and improve alertness (example: caffeine).

○ Creatine: mainly monohydrate, helps to increase the number of repetitions in strength exercises; and to develop muscles.

○ Beta-Alanine or other ingredients such as L-Citrulline or L-Arginine: act as precursors of nitric oxide, a component that helps to reduce the amount of lactic acid and, therefore, the probability of suffering muscle fatigue.

○ Amino acids (especially BCAA and L-Glutamine): contribute to protecting muscles by preventing their degradation.

How to take pre workout?

The best time to take a pre workout supplement is between 30-45 minutes before starting physical activity.

What is an intra workout?

A supplement that, in the quickest and most efficient way possible, without causing intestinal discomfort, provides us with the nutrients our body needs during training or sports practice.

It is beneficial for athletes who want to maintain their performance at its peak, and reduce the damage that training causes to the muscles.

Types of intra workout:

We can find several, almost always according to their main ingredients:

○ With proteins: they help to reduce muscle damage and improve subsequent recovery. It is essential to choose those made with fast-digesting proteins to avoid gastric discomfort.

○ With carbohydrates: ideal for increasing performance and the duration of exercise. The most commonly used contain amylopectin or maltodextrin (they prevent insulin spikes).

○ Others: Intra-workout supplements made from creatine or Beta Alanine also help to get the most out of exercise sessions.

Benefits of taking an intra-workout supplement

Intra-workout supplements help to:

○ Enhance performance.

○ Prolong the duration of physical activity.

○ Stimulate muscle regeneration.

○ Promote muscle growth.

○ Reduce the appearance of muscle soreness after exercise.

When to take an intra-workout supplement?

As its name suggests, this supplement should be taken during the workout. It is advisable to prepare it as a drink and take small sips every 15-20 minutes until the workout is over.

What is a post-workout supplement?

They are dietary supplements ready to consume in the form of a shake or bar, once the workout is over. They provide the nutrients the body needs (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) for its proper and faster recovery.

What are post-workout supplements for?

The consumption of post-workout supplements contributes to:

○ Improve exercise adaptations.

○ Prevent injuries or energy deficits that affect health and performance.

○ Maintain or increase muscle mass.

○ Recharge glycogen reserves.

○ Stimulate muscle recovery.

○ Improve athletic performance.

How to take post-workout supplements?

The best time to take post-workout supplementation is during the anabolic window period (30-45 minutes after exertion).

What training products can I find at Vitobest®?

In the catalog and online store of Vitobest® you can find pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout of the highest quality:

○ NoPain: powerful pre-workout that helps achieve more effective workouts and greater muscle gain thanks to its exclusive combination of amino acids, plant extracts, and caffeine.

○ Intra Training: formulation rich in proteins, carbohydrates, leucine, and HMB, ideal for consumption during training and to prevent muscle catabolism.

○ Pre Training: professional pre-workout specially designed for the most demanding athletes. It combines the best creatines on the market with carbohydrates of different absorption speeds.

○ Post Training: perfect profile for repair and full recovery of high-intensity workouts (complex carbohydrates + hydrolyzed whey protein isolate).

○ Anabolic Hero: its wide spectrum of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, creatines, vitamins, and minerals), make it ideal for consumption before or after exercise and achieve overall anabolism.

○ NitroBest 2.0: powerful mix of amino acids, vegetable extracts and vitamins that help increase strength, muscle congestion and vascular dilation during workouts.

○ Dark Energy: refreshing energy drink. Its content of caffeine, L-Taurine and L-Carnitine, provides us with the necessary energy for workouts.

○ Hellcore: extreme thermogenic made with natural vegetable extracts rich in caffeine. Ideal for providing the necessary energy for workouts.

○ Energy Gel Caffeine: advanced gel to take before and/or during exercise for its energy contribution.

○ Pre Sport ATP Gel: pre workout gel that contributes to provide energy effectively and save muscle glycogen during the first hour of exercises.

○ Intra Sport Gel: intra workout gel that helps to provide energy effectively during exercise.

○ Hypotonic Hydration: hypotonic sports drink that helps prevent muscle cramps, achieve optimal hydration and maintain a constant supply of mineral salts during exercise.

○ Ultra Fast Load: advanced, fast and effective pre workout that helps to provide energy and improve resistance and sports performance.

○ Ultra Fast Recovery: cutting-edge muscle recoverer that helps to increase and preserve muscle mass, and to recover glycogen reserves.