Pre-Workouts

A pre workout powder is a multi-ingredient dietary supplement designed to boost energy and increase athletic performance. Amino acids, caffeine, creatine and artificial sweeteners are often included in pre workout formulas, but the exact ingredients and quantities of these vary between brands.

Most pre-workouts are sold in a powdered form, similar to protein powder. However, there are also capsulated and RTD pre-workout drinks available. 

A pre workout supplement is designed to give you a boost of energy to help increase exercise performance. Most pre workout supplements contain stimulants (such as caffeine) for an energy boost to help you train longer and harder during workouts. 

A good pre workout will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours after you consume the supplement. This will vary depending on the stimulants and ingredients used.

A common side effect of most pre workout supplements is the post-workout crash. At EHPlabs, we have looked at ways to overcome this which is why PRIDE contains Pentaffeine- a unique combination of stimulant ingredients to create a 5-stage steady release of energy to break through exercise fatigue and ensure you don’t experience a post-workout crash.

Additionally, taurine and tyrosine have been added to our PSI and OxyShred formulas to ensure there is no post-peak crash or loss of focus.

It’s easy to find a pre workout online, but it can be difficult to know which one is proven to be the most safe and effective. In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates all vitamins and supplements for safety and quality.

At EHPlabs, All of our products are developed and manufactured in GMP & NSF certified facilities using only premium quality ingredients. We test our products using the most advanced pharmaceutical-grade, triple-phase testing that exceeds all standards in the supplement industry.

Creatine plays a role in energy production and research suggests that supplementation can improve recovery time, muscle mass, strength and exercise performance. Whilst it may be used as a pre workout, it is best to think of creatine and pre-workout as separate supplements. This is because creatine isn’t a multi-ingredient dietary formula, which is what is often most beneficial for optimal and long lasting energy.

That being said, creatine is best stacked with other supplements, including pre workouts for off-chart performance and recovery benefits!

The best time to take a pre-workout supplement is around 20 to 30 minutes before you start your workout. This will allow your body time to digest and slowly start to feel the performance boosting ingredients kick in when you begin your training session. It will also help boost your concentration and focus during your workout period.

PRIDE, Oxyshred Ultra and Hardcore are best taken in the morning or early afternoon to ensure you’ll sleep soundly at night. If you love to train at night, give OxyShred Non-Stim or PSI a go!

To help your body recover from your training sessions, it’s also recommended to have a quick source of protein. This will help your body recover from the exertion and replenish your glycogen stores for optimal muscle recovery and growth. This is necessary to recover rapidly and ensure you’re getting the most out of your session. ISOPEPT is our premium blend protein which is rapidly absorbed and nutrient rich to help fuel and replenish fatigued muscles.

Most pre workouts take 15-30 minutes to kick in. However, this will vary depending on the ingredients used and the caffeine tolerance of each individual. 

Most pre-workout supplements have a range of 150 mg to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. This is equivalent to about three cups of coffee which may be a lot for some. For this reason, at EHPlabs, we offer caffeine-free pre workouts for those who are sensitive to caffeine but still want the stimulant effects of increased energy and optimiSed performance.

Caffeine content in our pre workouts:

PRIDE: 275mg Caffeine
OxyShred Ultra: 113mg Caffeine
OxyShred Hardcore: 275mg Caffeine