Why a pre-workout drink is important for me on my back to fitness journey:
Since I’m new on my back to fitness path, I’ve been calling on old staples that have gotten me through some of my tougher workouts in the past.
My energy levels are prone to dips throughout the day, so anything I can use to help me avoid that, especially when I’m working out regularly, is a must.
What I drink:
I have been a faithful user of Optimum Nutrition’s Amin.o. Energy for years. My go-to flavor has long been orange, but I’ve also rotated in Concord grape and watermelon and haven’t met a flavor I didn’t like.
What I love about it:
For the orange flavor in particular, I love the lightness of it. It doesn’t taste like anything other than orange to me, which is a must when I’m looking for any kind of drink mix. There aren’t any odd underlying or after tastes, it’s just smooth and delicious.
Since I try to shy away from having too many different types of drinks, I appreciate that this pre-workout offers not only caffeine but also amino acids. This helps me focus and keeps my energy level throughout and after my workout.
To sum it up – Why this has been and will continue to be my go-to pre-workout on my back to fitness road:
I’m a bit pre-workout newbie. I tend to shy away from heavier doses of caffeine because it can make me a bit shaky and light-headed, but I have never had that problem with Amin.o. Energy. The caffeine dosage is low enough that regardless of how long I go before eating after my workout I don’t have any trouble.