{"id":11614,"date":"2022-01-03T06:59:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T11:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/learn\/beauty\/the-ultimate-workout-supplement-timeline\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T04:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:41:34","slug":"the-ultimate-workout-supplement-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/the-ultimate-workout-supplement-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Workout Supplement Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11614\" class=\"elementor elementor-11614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f2e597 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f2e597\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df949f9\" data-id=\"df949f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9663cc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9663cc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-1024x493.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14768\" alt=\"THE ULTIMATE WORKOUT SUPPLEMENT TIMELINE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-1536x740.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline_Final-scaled-1-2048x986.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50c1e3d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50c1e3d6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-426d0d15\" data-id=\"426d0d15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68676114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68676114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div id=\"content-main\" class=\"r-article\"><div class=\"r-columns\"><div class=\"r-column r-fullwidth\"><div class=\"r-paragraph\">When it comes to getting the most out of your pre-workout supplements, timing is everything. If you\u2019re putting in the effort to find the right supplements to enhance your goals, make sure you\u2019re best leveraging their effects. That means understanding <a href=\"\/learn\/fitness\/pre-workouts-how-to-use-teamgnc-style.html\">when and why to take preworkout supplements<\/a>. Here\u2019s a timeline to help you get ready for your workouts to drive the fierce gains and seriously shredded physique you want.<\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/performance\/pre-workout-supplements\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot.png\" alt=\"pre-workout powder\" width=\"913\" height=\"385\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2>ONE+ HOUR BEFORE: FUEL UP WITH PRE-WORKOUT<\/h2><div class=\"r-paragraph\">The pre-workout supplement is a training mainstay, but many weightlifters don\u2019t get their timing right. Taking it too close to your workout session\u2014on your drive to the gym or even in the locker room\u2014doesn\u2019t give pre-workout ingredients enough time to kick in for the most powerful effects. Instead, it will kick in toward the end of your workout, leaving you feeling less-than maxed out\u2014a major issue, especially if you\u2019re an after-work lifter and taking pre-workout at night. Instead, take your <a href=\"\/performance\/pre-workout-supplements-2\/\">pre-workout supplement<\/a> one hour or more before you enter the gym door to help you smash your goals. Morning lifter? Take your pre-workout as soon as you wake up, to give it as much time as possible to kick in before you kick off. Consider a pre-workout thermogenic blend that includes caffeine as part of your routine; when taken prior to exercise, it can boost endurance performance, giving you an edge for extra reps.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><h2>BEFORE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER: SUSTAIN MUSCLES WITH CARBS<\/h2><div class=\"r-paragraph\">You know carbs are a great fuel for intense lifting, but timing is often a question. Your body turns carbs into glucose, and consuming simple carbs just before or during your work out increases blood glucose levels. When blood glucose is readily available, your muscles can use that for quick energy before tapping into your long-term energy stores. Translation? More energy, endurance and reps. Aim to eat foods like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or oatmeal with low-fat milk and fruit approximately three to four hours before your workout. To avoid having digestion issues impede your performance, try not to consume anything too close to physical activity. After exercising, you need to replenish lost nutrients as quickly as possible, so try to eat within 15 minutes of finishing up any sort of intense workout. Low-fat chocolate milk, turkey and veggies in a whole-grain wrap or a smoothie made with low-fat milk and fruit are all good post-workout food options.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><h2>IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER: REFUEL WITH AMINOS<\/h2><div class=\"r-paragraph\">When it comes to reaping savage benefits, fueling recovery is just as important as fueling energy. <a href=\"\/amino-acids\/bcaas\/\">Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements<\/a> help prevent muscle breakdown during exercise and are great options to help you actively recover. Feed your muscles and recover as you go by fueling with BCAAs as you switch sets and target different groups throughout your workout.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><h2>AFTER: RESTORE MUSCLE BUILDING BLOCKS WITH WHEY<\/h2><div class=\"r-paragraph\">Wind down after your workout by giving your muscles the full spectrum of crucial aminos required for effective recovery and growth. <a href=\"\/protein\/whey-protein\/\">Whey protein<\/a>\u2014a high-quality, fast-absorbing, complete protein source\u2014is your post-workout ally. It\u2019s got all nine essential amino acids to help fuel muscle recovery after your workout. Take it within 30 minutes to boost protein synthesis for muscle growth, repair and maintenance.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><h2>AROUND THE CLOCK: ELEVATE STRENGTH WITH CREATINE<\/h2><div class=\"r-paragraph\">Supplementing with <a href=\"\/muscle-builders\/creatine\/\">creatine<\/a> any time of the day primes your muscles for heavy lifts and strenuous reps. 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