FAQs About High-Stimulant Pre-workout
What is a high-stimulant pre-workout?
A high-stimulant pre-workout is a matrix of ingredients typically made up of Caffeine, Taurine, English Walnut Extract, Guarana, Bitter Orange Extract, BCAAs, L-Citrulline and more. This is typically used in combination with intense physical activity such as a gym workout.
How much caffeine is in a strong pre-workout?
The amount of Caffeine in a pre-workout depends on whether you are choosing a non-stim, low-stim or high-stim pre-workout. A strong pre-workout typically contains between 250mg to 400mg per serving, alongside a selection of energy-boosting ingredients.
What are the active ingredients in strong pre-workout?
Typically the active ingredients in a strong pre-workout are Caffeine, BCAAs, Beta-Alanine, Creatine, L-Citrulline, Arginine and a few other ingredients that work together to enhance your performance.
Who should take a strong pre-workout supplement?
If you’re looking to train harder for longer, significantly increase your muscle pumps and secure razor-sharp focus during a workout, a strong pre-workout can be the fuel to get the serious gym-goer there.
Who should not take a strong pre-workout supplement?
If you typically train in a low-impact setting, are sensitive to stimulants such as Caffeine or prefer the buzz, without the jitters, a strong pre-workout supplement should be avoided. Instead, opt for a low-stim or no-stim pre-workout that still supports your fitness goals.
What is the recommended dosage of strong pre-workout?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to a recommended dose of strong pre-workout, as each pre-workout will contain varying pump-enhancing and energy-boosting ingredient profiles. We recommend reading the recommended dosages on the product ingredient panels before consuming.
What are the possible side effects of strong pre-workout?
While there are generally no side effects of pre-workouts, it is important to consider that varying pre-workouts will differ in their ingredients, meaning it is always important to read the label before consuming a strong pre-workout. As Caffeine is the main stimulant in strong pre-workouts, it is important to note that consuming too much Caffeine can have side effects including jitteriness, insomnia, cramps, nausea and more (Nawrot, P et al. 2003).
Nawrot, P et al. 2003, ‘Effects of caffeine on human health’, Food Addit Contam, accessed 10 Nov 2022, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12519715/
Nawrot, P et al. 2003, ‘Effects of caffeine on human health’, Food Addit Contam, accessed 10 Nov 2022, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12519715/
