Have your pre-workout shake mixed and prepared? Excellent — ready to consume it and start your workout, right?
Hold on a moment. If you’re like most fitness enthusiasts, chances are you’re taking your pre-workout supplement too early before your exercise session to reap its full benefits. Why? The active components in pre-workout beverages (more details below) require some time — around 30 minutes — to take effect.
Therefore, if you gulp down your shaker bottle of Beachbody Performance Energize, designed to enhance your energy and concentration for better workout performance, and immediately dive into your reps, you might be jumping the gun.*
The recommended approach? Consume your pre-workout blend, make a phone call or send a couple of emails, get organized (or head to the gym), and engage in a comprehensive warm-up. By the time you’re deep into your workout, those active ingredients should be circulating in your system, ensuring you make the most of them.
How Do Pre-Workout Supplements Function?
Beachbody Performance Energize boasts just 20 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrates per scoop, yet it delivers a powerful impact. Its components enhance your workouts in several ways:
1. Combat muscle fatigue*
Containing beta-alanine, Beachbody Performance Energize helps delay the onset of muscle fatigue by preventing acid buildup in your muscles. This allows you to push harder and longer, whether you’re weightlifting or engaging in a run.*
However, the benefits of beta-alanine are not immediate. “It takes approximately 30 days to accumulate sufficient levels of beta-alanine in your system,” notes Trevor Thieme, CSCS. “Consistency is key.”
One potential side effect, according to Thieme, is a mild tingling sensation on your skin. It’s harmless and temporary, but if it occurs and bothers you, reduce your serving size.
2. Provide an energy surge*
Whether in your morning coffee or pre-workout mix, caffeine offers an energy boost, along with heightened focus and mental sharpness. Studies suggest it may also enhance endurance.
Caffeine, a classic ingredient, is among the few well-established performance enhancers that are affordable, effective, and legal. Beachbody Performance Energize contains 100 mg of caffeine derived from green tea and coffee beans — roughly equivalent to what you’d get from an eight-ounce cup of coffee.
Guidelines for Using Beachbody Performance Energize
About 30 minutes before your workout, mix one level scoop or packet of Beachbody Performance Energize with eight ounces of water. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, start with half a scoop/packet.
Additional Uses for Beachbody Performance Energize
Pre-workout consumption isn’t restricted to before exercise: Utilize Beachbody Performance Energize whenever you need a boost in focus, clarity, and energy.* Just remember not to exceed the recommended daily serving.
Here are some ideal moments to fuel up.
Max-effort lift. Planning to test your pull-up PR, push your max deadlift, or tackle another significant lift? Beachbody Performance Energize ensures you can give it your all. A 2016 study revealed that athletes performed markedly better in specific lifting routines after consuming a caffeinated beverage beforehand.
Afternoon slump. Feeling a slump around 3 PM? Counter it with a serving of Beachbody Performance Energize. A 2016 review demonstrated that caffeine aids in sustaining physical and cognitive abilities during periods of sleep deprivation.
Endurance event. Whether embarking on a race or enduring a long ride, Beachbody Performance Energize can make your session feel less grueling. A 2019 review indicated that cyclists who ingested caffeine before a time trial improved their performance by roughly five percent compared to a placebo.*
In all these scenarios, time your intake so that your caffeine levels peak at the right moment. For instance, if you’re embarking on a two-hour bike ride, consuming your pre-workout fuel before hitting the road likely works effectively since your caffeine levels peak while you’re still cycling. However, if you’re gearing up for a one-time pull-up challenge, consume a serving approximately 30 minutes beforehand to derive maximum benefits at the crucial time.
When to Avoid Beachbody Performance Energize
Caffeine can impact alertness for several hours (with a half-life of up to five hours for metabolizing half a serving). Therefore, if you’re sensitive to caffeine, start with a minimal dose.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.