preworkouts
Exercise energy supplements
Preworkouts are supplements taken before exercise, typically powders mixed with water, designed to boost energy, focus, and endurance during a workout.
They usually contain caffeine, amino acids, and other stimulants: I can't hit the gym without my preworkout.
The term can refer to the products collectively or individual servings: He's tried dozens of preworkouts.
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- citrullineUrea cycle amino acid
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- taurineSulfonic amino acid
- arginineProtein-building amino compound
tyrosine · niacin · electrolytes · vitamins · glutamine · carnitine · beetroot · guarana
Power to do work
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- focusConcentrated attention point
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- alertnessActive mental awareness
tingles · vascularity · vasodilation · thermogenic · stimulation · jitters · crash · tolerance
Power to exert force
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- repsExercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- intensityStrength or force level
output · lifting · gains · muscle · fatigue · recovery · stamina · explosiveness
Operate a vehicle
- focusConcentrated attention point
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
zone · concentration · arousal · readiness · psyched · amped · fired-up · locked-in
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- citrullineUrea cycle amino acid
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- taurineSulfonic amino acid
arginine · tyrosine · niacin · electrolytes · vitamins · glutamine · carnitine · beetroot · guarana · theanine
energy
Power to do work
alertness · tingles · vascularity · vasodilation · thermogenic · stimulation · jitters · crash · tolerance · sensitivity
strength
Power to exert force
intensity · output · lifting · gains · muscle · fatigue · recovery · stamina · explosiveness · training
drive
Operate a vehicle
- focusConcentrated attention point
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- determinationFirmness of purpose
grit · zone · concentration · arousal · readiness · psyched · amped · fired-up · locked-in
preworkoutssleep aids
Products that induce drowsiness
sedatives · relaxants · melatonin · magnesium supplements · chamomile