How Shilajit Gummies Can Boost Your Workout Performance
As I mentioned in the previous blog post, shilajit is a resin found in the Himalayan mountain range. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia and is often used for its aphrodisiac properties.
However, it has immense potential as a workout supplement. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or someone looking to return to regular exercise, shilajit could give you the boost you need to persist. Read on to discover why this remarkable substance is a “must-have” for anyone who enjoys working out.
Shilajit Is a Fantastic Pre-Workout Option
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients in a pre-workout supplement, you’ll find that many of them are little more than energy drinks. Laden with caffeine, sugar, and sometimes nitric oxide precursors, such supplements can provide a short-term energy boost. However, even though you may ‘burn off’ the sugar, is it worth including it in your diet when there are better options?
Shilajit is a more natural option because it increases energy, and unlike supplements with caffeine and sugar, you don’t have to worry about a ‘crash’ during the day.
With bioactive compounds such as fulvic acid, which is a major player when it comes to energy function, shilajit could be the best pre-workout you’ve never tried! Fulvic acid improves mitochondrial function, which is responsible for generating energy in our cells.
If you take a shilajit gummy before a workout (preferably at least an hour before you’re due to train), you may experience better endurance and stamina. As a result, you can get those extra couple of reps that make all the difference.
By the way, there’s evidence that using shilajit leads to better oxygen utilization (fulvic acid contains around 45% oxygen.) It could also help your body do a better job of adapting to physical stress. In a nutshell, shilajit could help delay fatigue onset and increase the duration of your exercise. Whether you’re pumping iron or pounding the treadmill, that sounds like a positive outcome!
Faster Recovery
The bane of every fitness enthusiast is that pesky delayed-onset muscular soreness (DOMS) that reminds you of what you just did. If you’ve ever had a hard session of squats and struggled to walk up the stairs the following day, you know what I’m talking about!
It turns out that shilajit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can help speed up the process of post-workout recovery. Use it regularly, and you could benefit from a lower rate of muscle inflammation, faster tissue repair, and decreased oxidative stress.
Increased Muscle Mass
Believe it or not, shilajit could even help in the quest to build muscle mass. First of all, it regulates metabolism, which in turn potentially increases the rate at which your body builds muscle. Add in faster recovery, which could mean more weekly sessions, and pre-workout energy, which could result in more intense workouts, and you’re already on to a winner.
But there’s something else. According to research, regular shilajit supplementation could even increase your testosterone levels. One study featuring men aged between 45 and 55 involved the group consuming either a placebo or 250 mg of shilajit twice a day for 90 consecutive days.
The results were pretty spectacular. Those who used the shilajit had an average increase of over 20% in testosterone production. As you’re surely aware, testosterone is responsible for increased muscle mass. Combining shilajit with a sensible strength training program, cardiovascular exercise, and a diet high in protein is a pathway to successful muscle building.
Better Nutrient Absorption
It would be a shame to work so hard in the gym only to miss out on maximal results due to poor nutrient intake. Shilajit can help you here, too. It is known to increase nutrient absorption at the cellular level thanks to its enormous fulvic acid content.
Shilajit helps in the delivery of vital nutrients such as minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates to muscle cells. Research highlights this compound’s ability to help with protein absorption.
Furthermore, it is rich in iron, which is needed for the formation of red blood cells and for carrying oxygen to the muscles when you exercise. According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is a big problem globally. Shilajit’s high iron content, plus its ability to help you absorb it, can ensure you don’t become deficient in this essential mineral.
High In Electrolytes
You’ve probably heard about the importance of electrolytes when exercising. Certainly, the creators of sports drinks do their best to remind us! Rather than spending money on yet another needless exercise-related expenditure, try a shilajit gummy every day instead.
Shilajit’s high mineral content makes it a fantastic source of electrolytes, which are needed to regulate water balance, nerve impulses, muscle contractions, and metabolism. Unless you spend your gym time walking slowly on a treadmill while browsing social media, you will sweat, which means the loss of electrolytes.
A lack of electrolytes can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and those dreaded muscle cramps. Regular consumption of shilajit helps restore electrolytes and ensures you don’t need to ingest another sugary sports drink.
If You Need to Kickstart Your Workouts, Add Shilajit to Your Daily Routine
Ultimately, adding shilajit to your list of daily supplements can be an unexpectedly great way to improve workout performance. It is rich in minerals that can boost energy, promote greater endurance, increase testosterone, build muscle, cause better nutrient absorption, and restore electrolytes.
So, instead of persisting with expensive pre-workout supplements and sports drinks, see what shilajit can do for you during exercise.