Why a Pre-workout?
For long or intense efforts, you may sometimes need an extra boost. Ideal for demanding training sessions or competitions. Drink this pre-workout 25 minutes before the effort.
What to expect?
This formula delivers noticeable energy, strength and endurance for up to three hours, in three phases:
Energy-boosting ingredients and caffeine provide an energy boost* / ** / *****
Muscle-stimulating ingredients support maximum strength***
You experience minimal performance decline and sustained endurance, thanks to ingredients that combat oxidative stress****
Let’s take a closer look at the key ingredients.
L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate and L-citrulline malate
The human body converts L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate into nitrogen. Higher nitrogen levels increase blood flow to the muscles⁽¹⁾, giving you that ‘pump’ during and after your workout. Extra nitrogen also means extra muscle growth and better recovery. L-citrulline malate is a salt form of the amino acid L-citrulline, which plays a vital role in nitric oxide (NO) balance and other metabolic processes. L-citrulline malate improves oxygen balance in muscle cells⁽²⁾, enhances the recycling of lactic acid for energy production⁽³⁾, and stimulates aerobic ATP production. It also significantly reduces fatigue and increases aerobic performance⁽⁴⁾. L-citrulline malate increases the synthesis of phosphocreatine by 20%, meaning you recover faster between powerlifting sessions, allowing your muscles to grow more quickly. The combination of L-arginine AKG and L-citrulline malate is extremely effective because it boosts your muscle pump and improves endurance.
Creapure® Creatine ⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾⁽⁷⁾
Creatine enhances physical performance during successive short, intense exercises⁽⁸⁾. Our goal is to provide the safest and most effective creatine in the world. When it comes to purity, safety, and effectiveness, no other type of creatine can match Creapure®, which is patented and globally recognized as the benchmark for creatine quality.
Bèta-Alanine
Beta-alanine is a lactic acid buffer that increases carnosine concentrations in the muscles⁽⁹⁾. Elevated levels of carnosine help delay muscle fatigue by efficiently supporting several biochemical mechanisms. Additionally, it has positive effects on explosive and peak performance during long physical efforts and enhances training capacity and energy levels⁽¹⁰⁾⁽¹¹⁾⁽¹²⁾. To optimize the use of different energy systems, beta-alanine is often combined with creatine.
Taurine
Taurine is an important fuel for our muscles⁽¹⁴⁾ and brains⁽¹⁵⁾. This amino acid-like ingredient stimulates the elimination of lactic acid, increases endurance, and enhances athletic performance⁽¹⁶⁾.
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- European Food Safety Authority. Caffeine helps to improve concentration. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2054.
- European Food Safety Authority. Caffeine helps to increase alertness. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2054.
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- European Food Safety Authority. Caffeine contributes to an increase of endurance capacity. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2053.
* Magnesium, niacin, and manganese contribute to the reduction of fatigue.
** Magnesium, niacin, and manganese contribute to a normal energy-yielding metabolism.
*** Magnesium contributes to muscle function and protein synthesis.
**** Manganese contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.
***** Caffeine promotes alertness.
