Matcha | 6 Ways To Boost Your Workout The All Natural Way

It's no secret that there are an abundance of supplements claiming to give your workout a serious boost at the gym. Yet, many of these "scientifically engineered" enhancers often have ingredients that we have never heard of and more often than not ingredients we can't even pronounce. With the harsh and often intense side effects of traditional workout supplements consumers in the U.S. are increasingly turning towards Matcha for their pre and post workout needs.

The all natural energy boost provided by Matcha has been long been used by Monks before Mediation and even the Shogun before heading into battle, and today fitness experts of all kinds are incorperating this powerful bright green powder into their workout routines. So how can something all natural have a big impact on your fitness? Well, here's 5 things to know about boosting your workout with Matcha;

Sustained Energy

Matcha is essentially green tea, however through a harvesting process unique to Matcha powerful amino acids like Theanine are also produced. These compounds, combined with the caffeine in Matcha provided hours of sustained energy and focus without any sugar or crash. 

Increased Fat Burning

The powerful compounds known as catechins found in Matcha prefer to burn fat as opposed to the glucose stored in the body as food. In fact, a study done in 2005 by the American Physiology Society found that regular consumption of Matcha led to a 24% increase in endurance and performance. 

Reduction in Lactic Acid

The familiar muscle soreness and cramps we all get after a good workout is generally due to lactic acid, a by product of using energy and oxygen in the body. One of the best ways to fight oxidative stress and inflammation over the long run is through antioxidants which help boost the immune system, and Matcha is a antioxidant powerhouse. One serving of Matcha has 10x the antioxidants of regular green tea and 6x that of the next leading superfood (Goji Berries)! 

All Natural

Matcha comes from where all true tea comes from, the Camellia Sinensis plant. Straight from Mother Nature using Matcha as opposed to many engineered supplements means knowing you are only putting all natural ingredients into your body. 

Increased Focus 

While the sense of mindful alertness associated with Matcha has been traditionally used by Monks to meditate, athletes are now applying this effect into their workout routines. As mentioned early, Matcha produces L-theanine which stimulates Alpha waves in the brain leading to increased focus and concentration.

Matcha Muscle Adds Protein To The Mix

With Matcha becoming a more widely accepted workout drink brands are taking the nutritional benefits to the next level. Products like our Matcha Muscle Original add organic pea protein to the mix, letting athletes get all the workout benefits of Matcha along with 10 grams of protein per serving. 

Want to start taking advantage of Matcha in your workout routine? Matcha Muscle has ya covered! Learn more about the health benefits of Matcha or check our our complete collection of Matcha products at Matcha Muscle.