There’s nothing worse than going to the gym with a solid plan and not being able to finish your sessions because your tank has run out. Energy and endurance are both very important if you want to get the most out of your workouts and see results fast. If you’re having endurance issues, it might be because you have bad life habits or habits in the gym. In some cases, all you may need is a little bit of outside help. Let’s take a look at a few tips for boosting workout endurance.
Take Longer Breaks
The first thing we would suggest is that you look at how much time you’re taking between reps and sets. If you’re not timing your breaks and are going purely on instincts, you may have found your problem right there. If you’re taking less than three minutes between breaks, you should try making them slightly longer. You’ll be amazed by how much more work can be done if you space out your reps. You should also give yourself a good five minutes between sets to have the energy you need.
Use Supplements
It’s easy to come across online articles stating that there are tons of supplements can help you get a better pump and more endurance in the gym. If you need a good pre-workout drink, skip the sugary and expensive pre-workout formulas and go with green tea instead. It has all the caffeine that you need for maximum performance and it also contains l-theanine which has been shown to improve mental endurance and focus. It also has the benefit of making you lose fat faster.
Tons of supplements can help you get a better pump and more endurance in the gym. If you need a good pre-workout drink, skip the sugary and expensive pre-workout formulas and go with green tea instead. It has all the caffeine that you need for maximum performance and it also contains l-theanine which has been shown to improve mental endurance and focus. It also has the benefit of making you lose fat faster.
You also have supplements like turkesterone that you could take a look at. It is an ecdysteroid derived from plants and insects and is perfectly legal. It gives you some of the benefits of anabolic steroids, including great stamina, but without the nasty side effects.
Fuel Your Body Properly
A lot of people don’t know what type of meal they should eat before a workout and when. The goal here should be to feed your body with food that will be easily digested and will provide you with energy fast. Complex carbs are usually the better way to go 90% of the time, but not before workouts. Complex carbs demand more energy to be broken down and they will not give you energy as fast as simple carbs. So, now is the time to go for things like white bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. You should also get a little bit of lean protein like fish, chicken, or a chickpea salad. Try to eat your pre-workout meal or good pre-workout drink at least one hour before your workout session.
Use Dynamic Stretching
We’re often told that we should stretch before workouts, but the advice on this is changing. This is because certain types of stretching could be detrimental to your workouts and even lead to injuries. Static stretching, the type most people are used to, has been shown to decrease performance in many studies. This is mainly because it can cause tissue to tear, which is the opposite of what you want before the workout.
What you have to concentrate on is dynamic stretching instead. This is a type of stretch that involves active movement. It uses a full range of motion and doesn’t involve staying in one position. You need to learn how to integrate it into your workouts and adapt it to the muscles you want to target.
As you can see, there are tons of ways that you can boost endurance during workouts. Follow our few tips and review your habits to see what you may be doing wrong.
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