• Be more alert & focused for your workout
• Boost energy to sustain your physical and mental effort 
• Help increase muscular endurance to get that extra rep out
• Support muscle growth and recovery post training

Caffeine is a stimulant and has been proven to increase alertness and mental focus, reduce the perception of fatigue and is beneficial for both strength training and endurance training. 

How much caffeine to take depends largely on your tolerance to caffeine, however, guidelines from the ISSN suggest 3-6 miligrams of caffeine per KG of bodyweight to optimise results. However, if you do not tolerate caffeine well, or if you have any heart conditions or a medical condition impacting your heart, you should seek the advice of your GP before taking any supplement with a high caffeine dose. 

Creatine 

Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements for enhancing athletic performance. It helps increase strength, improve endurance, and boost muscle recovery by supporting the production of ATP, your body's primary energy source during high-intensity workouts. Studies suggest that an effective daily dose is 3-5 grams, which helps replenish your creatine stores for optimal performance and muscle growth over time

Vitamins B3 and B12 are common in pre workout formulas and they do a number of jobs in the body. They are responsible for helping your body turn the food you consume into energy, which is why they're also often included in energy drinks. In reality we should be able to get what we need from our food but the majority of people do not eat enough of a balanced diet to get all of their nutritional needs from food sources and may need to supplement this, especially if following a strict Vegan diet. 

Taurine is an essential amino acid that is naturally occurring in meat, fish and eggs. Its role in the body is largely to support immune health and nervous system function. Your body will produce enough Taurine itself and from your diet so its unlikely that any adult will be suffering from a deficiency, which is why we don't add this to our formula

Citrulline as a supplement comes in the form of either L-Citrulline or Citrulline Malate. L-Citrulline is a non essential amino acid. It increases production of Nitric Oxide which improved overall blood flow and also may accelerate the natural process of removing lactic acid, which is the cause of the dreaded muscle soreness after a workout. It also has benefits in managing 

Citrulline Malate is L-Citrulline mixed with Malic acid which improves the body's ability to absorb and use the L-Citrulline during your workout. Studies have shown that of the two, Citrulline Malate has more impact on reducing muscle soreness post workout and achieving more reps during the workout. 

The recommended amount of Citrulline Malate to take is 6-8g an hour before training.

Beta Alanine is a non essential amino acid that is also produced naturally in the body. It aids in the production of Carnosine which is a compound that supports muscular endurance. It's also the ingredients that gives you the face tingle when you take a pre workout supplement. 

Although studies have shown that Beta Alanine does not increase muscular strength or aerobic endurance. It does increase muscular endurance in high intensity workouts such as weightlifting and sprinting. 

2-5g per day is generally accepted as an effective dose but this of course can vary depending on your body size and tolerance to the side effects which are not dangerous but can include tingling of the skin and in high doses, nausea. 

L-Theonine is an amino acid found in tea, and although not a common pre-workout ingredient we do include it in our formulas. As a standalone ingredient it can support mental function and help you stay focused and it can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress.  . Combined with caffeine it can help counteract the more negative side effects of the caffeine to lower blood pressure and prevent the jittery crash often experienced with pre workouts. 

Lions Mane

Lion's Mane mushroom isn't just for brainpower—it's a game-changer for your workouts too. Here's how:

Powerful Performance Boost: Lion's Mane increases energy, endurance, and focus, without the crash of synthetic stimulants.

Faster Recovery, Less Stress: Its anti-inflammatory properties speed up recovery and reduce exercise-induced stress, meaning less downtime between sessions.

Muscle Support: Lion's Mane may also stimulate muscle protein synthesis, aiding in muscle growth and preservation.

This is why we add lions mane into the majority of our formulas