Description
Pre-workout is a multi-ingredient supplement specifically designed to help your body perform better and recover faster. Pre-workout can also give you energy to boost your performance in the gym.
Most often, pre-workout comes in a powdered form that you then mix with either water or milk prior to exercising. There are countless pre-workouts you can purchase, most containing amino acids, vitamin B, creatine, and caffeine.
Time Commitment
5-10 minutes
Suggested Frequency
On training days
Time of Day
Approximately 30 - 60 minutes before your workout
How to Do It
Prior to working out, mix the suggested amount of pre-workout with water or milk.
Required Equipment
Pre-workout energy supplement, water/milk, cup/blender bottle
Benefits
- Boosts athletic performance
- Provides needed energy for intensive workouts
- Promotes muscle growth
- Assists in weight loss
Why it works
Pre-workouts are often high in creatine, a popular supplement among athletes, which studies have shown promotes muscle growth and strength. Creatine is synthesized from amino acids and when consumed, provide bursts of energy which are helpful for high intensity cardio and powerlifting workouts.
This gives you the extra energy and endurance needed to improve your performance in your exercise routine. Consuming prior to a workout may lead to weight loss and muscle gain over time.
Possible Side Effects
- Pre-workout can often contain artificial sweeteners which may cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
- High caffeine content in pre-workout may result in high blood pressure and anxiety in addition to troublesome sleep.
Related Products
- Bang Master Blaster
- Kaged Muscle
- Powher (for women) (vegan)
- 4 Gauge (vegan)
- Transparent Labs
Tips
- Avoid pre-workout that contains a high amount of caffeine and artificial sweetener.
- Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet in addition to taking pre-workout to see the best results.
- Not all pre-workouts are vegan or gluten free.
- Some pre-workouts are made especially for women.
- Pre-workout comes in many varieties and targets different goals. Research pre-workouts before making a purchase to get the right one for you.
- Mix your pre-workout with milk for a fuller and better flavor.
- Not all pre-workouts are the same. Try different pre-workouts to find the one that works for you the best
Supporting Studies and Articles
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pre-workout-supplements
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eat-before-workout
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30089501/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27840639/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26932837/
- https://www.anytimefitness.com/ccc/getting-started/guide-to-pre-workout-what-is-pre-workout-and-how-to-use-it/#:~:text=As%20the%20name%20suggests%2C%20pre,the%20weights%20or%20cardio%20machines
- https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z
- https://www.verywellfit.com/can-a-pre-workout-product-improve-physical-fitness-4154378
