Shilajit - Alternative Pre-workout For A Powerhouse Workout

The advantages of using a pre-workout to boost your fitness goals have long been discussed among industry professionals. There is a never-ending list of different products on the market, but now a new player is looking to take the crown - shilajit.

What Is A Pre-Workout?

Pre-workout supplements can benefit a wide variety of different activities - from long cardio sessions to hardcore weight-lifting. Casual fitness lovers, dedicated gym buffs, and even professional athletes are known to use pre-workout products to boost energy and focus (or push past a negative plateau) and provide much-needed motivation on those ‘down days’.

Typically, a standard pre-workout is made up of a variety of ingredients (with many brands often using their own concoction), including the usual suspects: caffeine, Beta-Alanine, BCAA, vitamins, and even creatine. These individual elements act as a stimulant to increase energy levels, delay muscle fatigue, improve blood flow, and enhance mental focus - all of which can help ensure an effective workout session. The idea is that you take the supplement 15-45 minutes before you start your workout (although this is largely person-dependent). 

Side Effects Of Traditional Pre-Workout Supplements

With traditional pre-workout products, there are unfortunately a number of potential side effects which can negatively impact your body and mind. Some of the problematic issues include an increase in anxiety, body shakes, uncomfortable tingling, high blood pressure, digestive problems, dehydration and even difficulty with sleep at night.

However, shilajit could be a potential game-changer when it comes to hitting your fitness goals as an alternative type of pre-workout. Thanks to the much more naturally acquired ingredients, you can reap the benefits without the damaging side effects. 

Shilajit Pre-Workout Benefits

Here is a list of positives for using shilajit as a pre-workout -

• Energy boost - you can enjoy a higher level of power and fire, pushing harder during your sessions.
• Performance enhanced - your strength can be increased so that you can lift heavier with more reps.
• Improved endurance - shilajit can help you keep going much longer, ideal for longer workouts.
• Promotes testosterone - testosterone is essential for muscle growth (which declines as we get older), and shilajit can increase its production in the body.
• Improved concentration - you can experience greater clarity so that you will be entirely focused on the task at hand.
• High in electrolytes - shilajit can replace electrolytes lost during exercise (through sweating), helping you maintain peak performance.

What Workouts Can Benefit From Shilajit

• Bodybuilding - increased muscle strength, endurance levels and overall power.
• Cardio - running, swimming, and cycling can elevate stamina and limit fatigue. 
• High-Intensity Interval Training - the boost of energy can help maintain overall intensity during intensive bursts of activity.
• Sports - elevated alertness to improve your reaction time, beneficially during different sports pursuits.

Thanks to the range of products in our collection, you can seamlessly incorporate shilijit into your nutritional programme. 

The shilajit drink is ideal for those who want a quick and easy way to consume the supplement before your workout starts (the can slips easily into your gym bag), and it also provides a nice instant energy kick (tastes delicious too).

Alternatively, our shilajit resin is much stronger and pure (for serious fitness enthusiasts), but is something that needs more planning as it requires mixing with liquid or food for easier consumption (water, herbal tea, honey, yoghurt or even warm milk), and also requires a two-week buildup in the body for you to experience its many advantages.

Final Thoughts

Shilajit is an excellent option for both men and women (casual players and dedicated regulars) who are looking for a pre-workout supplement that offers a wide range of benefits without the unwanted side effects of traditional options on the market.

Head on over to the store section and check out our shilajit range - will you be adding them to your nutritional strategy? Let us know in the comments section below.