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1) Its very crucial to consume a balance meal containing both carbohydrates and rich protein. The rule of thumb is if your going to train longer than 1 hour, eat a hour and half prior. If your going to train for under an hour, then eat a hour prior. Carbohydrates are critical for promoting energy, muscle contraction, and muscle fatigue, in particular with high stress exercise ( multiple muscle groups).

2) Hydration is extremely important before, during and after your workout. The goal is trying to consume at least 20 ounces of water (about a small bottle) within the one hour of training. Some research supports that by dehydrating a muscle by as little as 3 percent will cause a 15 percent loss of strength during the training period. This isn’t good if your goal is to gaining muscle or become a bodybuilder.

3) Protein and branched chained essential amino acids (BCAA) availability is vital before a workout because this can help lower the breakdown of muscle that is secondary to weight training. Plus, the essential amino acids will help to repair any muscle tissue, especially during intense exercises.

4) Maximize your testosterone levels with any type of testosterone supplement, and this will lower your cortisol levels (stress hormone) considerably before your workout. Then you can say goodbye to a short workout.

5) Lower the amount of damaging free radicals by taking an anti-oxidant if vegetables is a concern for you. This will optimize your workout performance and recovery. Anti-oxidants will help rid your body of free radicals and provide more beneficial effects related to oxidative tissue damage. Some fantastic anti-oxidants include vitamins C and E, beta carotene, alpha lipoic acid and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC).

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