Should I Use a Pre-Workout?

Why USE A PRE? Increase lean body mass, strength + power output, and endurance

What INGREDIENTS should I look for?

Caffeine: Increases mental focus, energy, and training capacity. Dosage: 200mg, pending your caffeine sensitivity and daily caffeine intake.

L-Citrulline/Citrulline Malate: This supports nitric oxide production (big pumps + increased blood flow), which has been shown to boost muscle endurance, improve muscle soreness by reducing lactic acid, reduce fatigue, and enhance aerobic performance Dosage: ~3-6g

Beta Alanine (AKA “the tingle feeling”): Increases muscle endurance + helps to improve exercise intensity/tolerance. Dosage: ~3-5g

Creatine Monohydrate: Increases strength/power output + lean body mass Disclaimer: Ladies, you CAN take creatine you are not going to “get big” and moms your sons aren’t taking steroids. Dosage: 5g+

L-Theanine: Supports focus/concentration + improves focus, alertness, and mood Dosage: 50-200mg

But Theanine is calming - why is it in my preworkout?

It’s pretty much a chaperone, making sure that the energy boost from caffeine goes to where its needed – without jitters or a loss of focus.

If caffeine was the rifle, L-theanine is the scope. It helps you to zone in on where you need energy the most and target it for maximal effect.

Do your best to avoid proprietary blends-actually if you see this run in the opposite direction

”Fat burning complex” or “matrix” pretty much says we aren’t going to tell you how much of what is in this product. The supplement industry is filled with pixie dust due to the lack of FDA regulation.

I'm not keen on products with laundry lists of ingredients and artificial sweeteners. But do know you are not going to die if there’s some sucralose in your pre Suzy.

If you already drink coffee and energy drinks you should probably incorporate a non-stimulant pre

If you workout in the evening definitely consider a non stim if it interrupts your sleep

Lastly, your performance in the gym is heavily dependent on your nutrition + sleep