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What Causes A Jittery Feeling After Taking Caffeine?
Question: Hi, my name is XXXXXXX I'm 22 and I was born with a heart murmur and leaky valve, that's if there anything difference between them. So my question is, is taking pre-workout bad for your heart? I've taken a pre-workout about 2 years ago which had about 420 mg of caffeine and I stopped because I stopped working out, but after I realized my heart use to beat like crazy but that product wasn't good either. So I've recently got back into working out and bought a product which is much better for you and doesn't have all that crap like the other one and this new one has 125 mg of caffeine and After I got done working I obviosly had the jitters but a few hours later I still had them but my heart wasn't feeling like it was going to come out of my body at all. The feeling also comes and goes at times feeling like my heart will come out of my body/ it's just a weird feeling but my heart is beating fine. So I'm wondering if something like this okay to take or do you think This is all in my head or does my body has to get use to the caffeine because I don't take in that much all at once? I would greatly appreciate if you would back to me.
Thank you
XXXXXXX
Thank you
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Caffeine is a bad bad pre work out plan,
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking XXXX!
I read your question and i understand your concern. In general, you don’t need to eat or drink as pre work out before exercise unless you tend to run low on energy during your workouts or it's been more than a couple hours since your last full meal. And when you do caffeine or any other stimulant is a bad bad choice for pre workout. That is the reason you get those palpitations and racing heart when you work out due to stimulant properties of caffeine. Avoid it at all.
The best time to eat or drink is about 30 minutes before you begin to exercise, and the best snack is one that combines carbohydrates and protein (with an emphasis on the carbs). And you don't need a lot of food. Protein isn't a fuel for exercise, so you don't want to overdo it. For carbs, aim for the equivalent of a half bagel or a large banana; for protein, consider a couple tablespoons of peanut butter or a small cup of yogurt.
To get both if fresh food isn't an option, look for energy bars with 25 to 40 grams of carbohydrates and about 10 grams of protein. Steer clear of caffeine and warm fluids, which tend to speed food through your intestine, as well as dairy and high-fat or high-fiber foods, all of which can upset your stomach, slow down the absorption of carbs, and leave you feeling sluggish.
You should also stay well hydrated and avoid super-high-calorie snacks because you might end up consuming more calories than you burn off.
Nut shell, caffeine is not even a good idea at it lowest doses not to speak of higher doses of your case of 125 mg. Avoid caffeine as it is not a good pre workout. Read this article it will help you have a better idea of pre workout plans.
http://goo.gl/pF2NRj
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Caffeine is a bad bad pre work out plan,
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking XXXX!
I read your question and i understand your concern. In general, you don’t need to eat or drink as pre work out before exercise unless you tend to run low on energy during your workouts or it's been more than a couple hours since your last full meal. And when you do caffeine or any other stimulant is a bad bad choice for pre workout. That is the reason you get those palpitations and racing heart when you work out due to stimulant properties of caffeine. Avoid it at all.
The best time to eat or drink is about 30 minutes before you begin to exercise, and the best snack is one that combines carbohydrates and protein (with an emphasis on the carbs). And you don't need a lot of food. Protein isn't a fuel for exercise, so you don't want to overdo it. For carbs, aim for the equivalent of a half bagel or a large banana; for protein, consider a couple tablespoons of peanut butter or a small cup of yogurt.
To get both if fresh food isn't an option, look for energy bars with 25 to 40 grams of carbohydrates and about 10 grams of protein. Steer clear of caffeine and warm fluids, which tend to speed food through your intestine, as well as dairy and high-fat or high-fiber foods, all of which can upset your stomach, slow down the absorption of carbs, and leave you feeling sluggish.
You should also stay well hydrated and avoid super-high-calorie snacks because you might end up consuming more calories than you burn off.
Nut shell, caffeine is not even a good idea at it lowest doses not to speak of higher doses of your case of 125 mg. Avoid caffeine as it is not a good pre workout. Read this article it will help you have a better idea of pre workout plans.
http://goo.gl/pF2NRj
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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