Thank you for furthering your education of workout supplements with Gym Snacks Inc. Our goal is to improve the gym experience for all. For us, improvement begins with understanding WHY.
WHY Gummies?
- Pre-workout generically comes in the form of beverages, or powders to pour into water.
- Cons of drinkable pre workout:
- BLOATING. Needing to drink a 12-16 fl oz of water directly before every workout poses a comfortability issue. We constantly found ourselves bloated / full from the quick consumption of water.
- AWKWARD. Powdered pre-workout makes it awkward and uncomfortable to use in public settings. The drink usually ends up “chalky”. Not all powder properly dissolves in the water, creating an undesirable texture and taste. Bloating issues still present.
- Pros of Gummy pre workout
- NO BLOATING. A few gummies before the gym leaves the user energized and light on their feet. Customers report no bloating after consuming the gummy alternative to pre workout.
- CONVENIENT. Pocket size packaging allows easy transportation. Easy to take a gummy in the middle of your workout for an energy boost.
- FUN. It is enjoyable to be treated to a gummy snack before each workout. Who doesn’t love a delicious gummy?
WHY Beta Alanine?
- Beta-alanine enhances performance by increasing exercise capacity and decreasing muscle fatigue. It also has antioxidant, immune-enhancing and anti-aging properties.
- The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) reviewed current literature on the positive effects of β-ALA in inducing muscle development. The Society’s conclusions affirmed the previously-reported empirical findings on the amino acid, specifying that a continued daily supply of beta-alanine within two to four weeks will significantly augment muscle carnosine concentrations, improve exercise and performance, and facilitate muscle build-up. Visit the linked website for in depth medical study. – How Does Beta-Alanine Help Build Muscle?
- Recommended dose is 2-5 grams daily.
WHY Glycerol?
- Increased pump through increased blood flow. Increased muscle output through delayed muscle fatigue.
- Glycerol ingestion increases fluid retention by reducing free water (Latzka et al., 1997). Hence glycerol hyperhydration improves exercise performance (Hitchins et al., 1999; Anderson et al., 2001; Coutts et al., 2002). In an effort to explain the performance improvements caused by glycerol, Hitchins et al. (1999) proposed that the reductions in serum blood osmolality or electrolytes and their consequent effect on ionic gradients across cells induced by glycerol hyperhydration may delay the onset of either muscle or central fatigue. Therefore, the increase in aerobic performance after glycerol supplementation in this study is meaningful. Visit the linked website for in depth medical study. – The Effect of Glycerol Supplements on Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance of Athletes and Sedentary Subjects - PMC (nih.gov)
- Recommended dose is as high as 2-5 grams as a muscle enhancement supplement or up to 1 gram per pound of body weight as a dietary supplement.
WHY B-12?
- Improved focus and energy. To help improve the body's metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
- A cornerstone of a good workout is proper oxygenation. Oxygenation stems from red blood cells. B12 assists in creating red blood cells. Thus, B12 improves oxygenation in muscles.
WHY Caffeine?
- Increased energy, focus, endurance, output. Caffeine is the most universally used exercise enhancement supplement on the market.
- Pre-workout supplements containing caffeine have been demonstrated to enhance both anaerobic and aerobic performance.Vist the linked website for an in depth medical study. – International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performance - PMC (nih.gov)
Conclusion
Consuming a pre-workout supplement with caffeine, B-vitamins, amino acids, and beta-alanine before exercise is proven to delay fatigue and simultaneously improve reaction time and muscular endurance. Visit link for medical study – Ingesting a pre-workout supplement containing caffeine, B-vitamins, amino acids, creatine, and beta-alanine before exercise delays fatigue while improving reaction time and muscular endurance - PMC (nih.gov)
