Glanbia, one of the largest global nutrition companies in the world, has agreed to pay $350 million to Kainos Capital for SlimFast, a US based company in Florida. SlimFast is an iconic brand in the nutrition space, commonly seen lining store shelves in the weight management section.
Spartan BCAA is awesome. Simple and to the point. It uses a branded source of EAA combined with 2:1:1 of BCAA to make this product while still giving you the proper dosing, great taste and 30-servings. This is one of the best amino acid products on the market today.
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We tend to gravitate towards protein bars on-the-run, but Jerky can be a much better option. Wicked Cutz is solid all around. I’ve had a lot of dry beef jerky before, this is not that. The pieces of meat are tender and moist and the taste is amazing. If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to protein bars, Wicked Cutz Jerky is the way to go.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/9U2AQ7Rfz4Y”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”medium_depth” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
Then we move into the taste of the different flavors we’ve tried. We grade each flavor separately and average the scores for their overall taste rating. We were able to test out Old Fashioned Maple Bacon, Sriracha Bacon, Original Peppered Beef, Volcanic Jalapeno, Teriyaki Turkey and Korean BBQ Turkey.
We look at texture on this as well. We want to make sure it is edible/drinkable.
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The only “negative” on this will be the high sodium count. This is typical anytime you dry a meat. Let’s take a look at Old Fashioned Maple Bacon…arguably the least healthy product:
Fat: 8g
Sodium 650mg
Carbs: 5g
Protein: 8g
So yes, not the best in the world, but this is bacon with maple on it. What would you expect.
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Old Fashioned Maple Bacon:
Sriracha Bacon:
Original Peppered Beef:
Volcanic Jalapeno:
Teriyaki Turkey:
Korean BBQ Turkey: [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]My two favorite were Old Fashioned Maple and Korean BBQ. They are SO good. Teriyaki and Original are common flavors I have had a lot of in the past. They are definitely good, they just didn’t excite my senses as much as the other two. Sriracha Bacon was very good too. It had a small amount of kick which I enjoyed. Volcanic Jalapeno is HOT. I like spicy food, and this was really hot. But in a good way. It added to it. Just keep a glass of water next to you, maybe two of them.
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I would have to say this was one of the most tender jerkys I have ever had.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
I like the product a lot. I would love to see the price point at $5.99-ish, but overall this is not bad and worth the go.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading]Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” tab_color=”Accent-Color”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”1-PACKAGE” id=”1509114502643-0-6″ tab_id=”1509114502646-0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][/tabbed_section][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
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$6.29
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I will be honest, I am not much for energy drinks, but Merica Energy was solid. Merica Energy doesn’t kill you with caffeine (I don’t need 300mg+ per can), and lays out what is packed into a can transparently. You will never jam everything you need into a RTD energy drink, but they do a nice job of synergizing ingredients with a great taste.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/I3dWQo3SKzY” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
We then look at effectiveness. An effective energy will use high quality, proven ingredients. This is generally an extension of the profile section. The higher quality ingredients used, the more effective that product will be.
Then we move into the taste of the different flavors we’ve tried. We grade each flavor separately and average the scores for their overall taste rating. We were able to test out the following flavors: Impeachment, Make America Grape Again, Not Your Granny’s Apple, Merican Made and Freedom.
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Merica Energy is one of the first products released inside the supplement industry, within this category, that elected to use the sugar alcohol, erythritol, the low calorie sweetener. This is listed as #2 on the ingredient deck, but the nice thing about sugar alcohols (if your stomach can handle them) is the FDA is requiring them to be listed on the label – so we know we are getting 3g of erythritol per can. You know, per FDA labeling rules, that everything listed after erythritol is 3g or less.
After you get through some other flavoring agents you get to your first active ingredient Acetyl-L-Carnitin at 250mg. No, this isn’t the 1,500mg minimum we’d want to see, but then again we know it’s not feasible typically to pack all of that into one can. This ingredient has been shown to increase energy and help with fat burning. You also get 250mg of Choline Bitartrate, a cognitive enhancing ingredient. This is actually dosed well for that in a RTD beverage.
Here’s the part people are looking for, 190mg Caffeine. This is essentially two cups of coffee. No, this isn’t 300mg+ like some, but I think that’s a bit insane to be that high for an energy drink. Especially when you have focus ingredients and then Carnitine. You also get 50mg of Guarana Extract which has caffeine in it to make a total of 200mg of Caffeine per can. Respectable.
This is a 0 calorie, 0 fat, 0 carb and 0 protein drink.
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I mentioned the word focus above. It helps with that. The 250mg of Choline is a huge contributor, but Caffeine and Carnitine can help enhance focus too.
Overall, this was an effective energy drink, not one of those cracked out ones I am sure we’ve all tried.
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Impeachment: Merican Made: Make America Grape Again: Freedom: Not Your Granny’s Apple: [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]First off, you won’t find a company with more clever names than Merica Energy. Just pure gold.
We received the variety pack so we got to try them all. I actually liked everyone I tried. I really did. As you can see by my ratings, I enjoyed Freedom the most. This tasted like the Bomb Pops you would get around the 4th of July. Not Your Granny’s Apple was surprisingly refreshing and delicious. Merican Made tasted like Hi-C (do they even still make this?!). Impeachment and Make America Grape Again were good, but ended up being my least favorite of the five. If you love Purple Drink (Grape) you will love that flavor.
Bang makes some of the best drinks on the market, but the profiles are crap. Merica Energy has awesome tasting flavors and a much better profile. I would elect this over Bang.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
If you are an energy drink person you probably look at low cost. Many of you don’t look or seek the benefits you get from a can of Merica Energy. If you do, then this is a good option. I would personally like to see the price decrease to be more in-line with the comps, but I understand smaller companies have higher costs.
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Per the Mayo Clinic, adrenal fatigue is not a medical diagnosis. Adrenal Care was created on that term, but was formulated to fight the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. There isn’t evidence that Adrenal Care corrects the insufficiency, only fights off the symptoms associated with that. If you do suffer from hormonal deficiency, Adrenal Care could help you feel better, but there is no evidence it will correct it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/7KycBkggBN0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
We then look at the dosage. Are they using the ingredients at effective doses? It’s one thing to select awesome ingredients, it’s another to make sure they are being dosed where they are meant to be effective.
We then look at effectiveness. This is generally an extension of the profile and dosage section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.
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Adrenal Care uses ingredients to address the symptoms, but not correct the actual problem.
We start with inositol hexanicotinate, a form of Vitamin B3, designed to help fight fatigue. It can do this by improving blood flow in the body. The next ingredient is DMAE. This ingredient has been shown to help by reducing the pigment that impairs cognitive functions. Being more alert means less fatigue. It is also found in skin creams as well. We get Bovine Adrenal Gland Extract. This is an ingredient derived from the adrenal glands of slaughtered cows, pigs, and sheep. It is used to treat stress, fatigue, pain, swelling, etc. Magnesium glycinate is used next. This is typically used to help regulate blood pressure.
Licorice Extract is an interesting ingredient as it is used to treat Addison’s Disease (adrenal insufficiency). Korean Ginseng is also used. This is used to fight off stress in your life. Lastly, we get Huperzine-A. This is a cognitive enhancing ingredient that can help improve memory and alertness.
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Inositol Hexanicotinate (Vitamin B3/Niacin): 1,500mg – recommended: 1,500-4,000mg
DMAE: 1,500mg – recommended: 300-2,000mg
Bovine Adrenal Gland Extract: 1,000mg – recommended: N/A (more studies need to be conducted)
Magnesium Glycinate: 600mg – recommended: 300-500mg
Licorice Extract: 400mg – recommended: 150-300mg
Korean Ginseng: 200mg – recommended: 200-400mg
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I suffered from fatigue. That was my biggest thing. I drank a lot of caffeine too, which can catch up to you. I stopped most caffeine for a week and started Adrenal Care. I then started taking pre-workouts again, while using Adrenal Care, and it seemed like the products worked better – the caffeine and stims were more effective.
For me, I felt like this was effective in “rebooting” the system. I no longer need to always take 2 scoops to get 300mg+ of caffeine. I am good with 200-250mg of caffeine in my pre-workout, and less caffeine throughout the day.
I will say though, if I happened to consumer more caffeine I would find it would have adverse affects and I would get tired and crash. That is to be expected.
I liked this product and would recommend using it while NOT using a high stim pre-workout or a high caffeine diet.
On top of that, $60 is a big price tag. You could try reducing stims/caffeine first before jumping to this, but it will help make your pre-workouts and stims more effective.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading]Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left”][tab title=”120 CAPS” id=”1509114502646-02705-a9f9″ tab_id=”1532098235353-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
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In fact, these pre-workout lists are not written by women, or even use a female’s input. These lists are written by content writers that are paid to write an article that will help a website generate money.
Their rankings are influenced by brands who pay for placement and contain pre-workout supplement recommendations that are, for the lack of a better word, GARBAGE.
The ladies on the Fitness Informant team used each and every pre-workout on this list. We also consulted with many women who have used these products before ranking them. After all, it wouldn’t really make sense to have this article written without their input, right?
Women don’t necessarily need different pre-workouts than men. However, women seek different benefits and experiences with their pre-workout supplements. The list provided here takes a woman’s concerns into consideration.
It also looks past any myths that may face women and ingredients (i.e. creatine), as well as disclosing certain ingredients that may be harmful to women.
Stop relying on faulty information. If you’re a woman looking for a pre-workout that you can trust, this is a great place to start. Here at Fitness Informant, we don’t steer you wrong.
You work hard for your money. Your supplements should work hard for you.
Be Informed. Live Fit.
OUR #1 RATED |
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 Kaged Muscle Our Top Pick For:
8.3 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
OUR #2 RATED |
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 NutraBio PRE Stim Free Our Top Pick For:
8.7 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
OUR #3 RATED |
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 VMI Sports K-XR Our Top Pick For:
8.7 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
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Kaged Muscle | Our Top Pick For:
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|  Our #1 Rated 8.3 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
NutraBio PRE | Our Top Pick For:
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| Our #2 Rated 8.7 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
VMI Sports | Our Top Pick For:
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| Our #3 Rated 8.7 out of 10 in the Pre-Workout Category |
We examined five different areas of each fat burner pre workout supplement when we compiled our rankings:
When we review each pre-workout supplement on their ingredient profile, we look at the ingredients used and the dosage they are being used at, specifically ingredients that benefit women (mentioned above).
We look for pre-workouts to include a clinically effective dose of key ingredients.
Effectiveness is an extension of ingredient profile. If the product uses proven ingredients, that women look for, at clinically suggested dosages, then typically the product should be effective for women.
Everyone is different. Everyone takes to different ingredients differently at varying dosages. We have tried and tested each of these products throughout the full duration of their container to ensure these products are effective over their life.
We review taste on two different components. First, how close does the pre-workout taste to the actual name printed on the label. For example, does Blue Raz actually taste like blue raspberry. Second, we review it on overall taste (in our opinion) versus others in the same flavor category.
Mixability refers to how well does the product mix in 8-12oz of water. The testing process for a pre workout drink we use here is a generic Blender Bottle with the chrome spiral ball. We use regular tap water with no ice.
Value is a combination of ingredient profile, effectiveness, taste, mixability and cost. We do not just look at the price tag like a lot of others do. If a product is priced at a premium, we inform you if it is worth the premium price or not based on all the categories. We look at the overall picture of the pre-workout supplement, and how it compares to other pre-workout supplements on the market.
In an industry with so many players and choices choosing the right supplement for you can be difficult. The pre-workout category is no different. Pre-workouts are a staple supplement for many brands.
Many new start-up brands start with them because it is easy to copy other’s formulas and slap a label on a container and call it your own.
All of this for a minimal investment.
We’ve all read the hype about pre-workout supplements. The bark is way louder than their bite. Cool marketing slogans and product package designs make it difficult to select one that is correct for you. This is especially true if you’re just starting out in the game. We test so you know what’s legitimate and what is not.
Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for, here’s our list of our top-rated pre-workouts for females:
8.3 out of 10
Pre-Kaged by Kaged Muscle Supplements would make any top pre-workout rankings list, men or women. The formula alone is effective for those who enjoy stimulants and even those who don’t. Pre-Kaged is going to include effective doses of key ingredients aimed at improving energy, pump and focus.
Pre-Kaged is going to include clinical doses of key ingredients that women should look for in a pre-workout. We talked about it before, but women should seek out ingredients that are going to help them achieve their goals in the gym. Most of the time, this goal is to tone up.
Pre-Kaged doesn’t include any “grey” market ingredients, something found all too-often in this industry. With Pre-Kaged you are going to get a nice clean, natural energy, a solid pump, increased endurance and laser focus at a good value. Spending under $40 for 20-servings of a super effective pre-workout makes this our #1 rated pre-workout supplement for women.
Kaged Muscle Supplements is owned by Kris Gethin. Kris Gethin is a man who has worked with many women in the gym. He knows the human anatomy and how it works, man or woman. He knows what is needed to fuel an effective pre-workout. Kaged Muscle believes in clinically dosed supplements with transparent labels. They believe in the consumer, and you should believe in Kaged Muscle.
One serving contains:
Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged is going to be a top rated pre-workout supplement for women or men on many media platforms. Pre-Kaged encompasses ingredients that women should seek out in a pre-workout, and they are dosed appropriately for women to produce effective workouts.
Pre-Kaged comes in a variety of flavors to appease the masses. By supplementing with Pre-Kaged you are being a responsible woman who cares about her overall goals. Go out and get it, you won’t be disappointed.
8.7 out of 10
PRE Stim Free from NutraBio is not only the #1 ranked stim-free pre-workout on Fitness Informant, it makes our best of list for pre-workout suppelements for women. Honestly, this could be #1 as well, but we gave the nod to Pre-Kaged due to the inclusion of caffeine.
If you have issues with stimulants, as many women do, then PRE Stim Free from NutraBio should be your go-to. PRE Stim Free is going to include key ingredients that contribute to overall energy, pump and focus…all without using a single stimulant like caffeine.
One of the best parts about Stim Free PRE is it uses clean ingredients at clinically effective doses. Being ranked one of the best stimulant free pre-workouts in the world requires such. If you’re a woman, or man for that matter, looking for a stimulant free version of an effective pre-workout supplement, look no further than PRE Stim Free from NutraBio.
NutraBio has been in business since 1996 producing some of the highest quality supplements you can buy today. They not only promote awesome, high quality products, but education as well.
NutraBio has been trying to educate the consumer on the sports nutrition industry for several years to ensure that you are purchasing supplements of high quality and not just a marketing gimmick. All of their products contain a 100% transparent label to ensure you know what you are putting in your body.
One serving contains:
NutraBio makes some of the best products on the planet. Hands down. NutraBio PRE Stim Free is the best stimulant free pre-workout on the planet that we’ve tried. It can be #1 on anyone’s list, including this list.
If you’re a woman that has any issues with stimulants, then you should select Stim Free PRE from NutraBio. You will get an effective pre-workout that improves your overall energy, focus and gains!
8.7 out of 10
K-XR by VMI Sports has been a pre-workout commonly recommended to women looking for a pre-workout supplement because they typically ask for a pre-workout that tastes great. K-XR is not only a great tasting pre-workout, but also a highly effective pre-workout supplement.
Outside of being a proprietary blend, which we’re not huge fans of, K-XR delivers on taste, energy, pump and focus. In fact, K-XR is one of our favorite tasting pre-workouts.
As we mentioned above, K-XR provides more than just great taste. K-XR is going to be the most effective at energy production of the list. Packed with 400mg of caffeine, this isn’t for the weak. K-XR also provides solid pump, endurance and focus. If you’re looking for the best tasting pre-workout that produces results, K-XR is it.
VMI Sports was a brand formed in 2012 with sports nutrition experts with a commitment to creating products that really work. They have a wide variety of products that cover the sports nutrition world ranging from pre-workouts to pump to proteins.
The leaders behind VMI Sports have served many various roles in the sports nutrition industry including the minds behind Lone Star Sports (distributor). You can read our full review of K-XR here.
One serving contains:
Although we are not fans of the proprietary blend, there is no denying that K-XR works. Women love it. Men love it. It tastes great, provides intense energy, aids in pump and enduranc…what more would you need?
If taste is your main go to, but also want a pre-workout that is going to actually work, K-XR from VMI Sports will be a great selection. Our only warning is with 400mg of caffeine, you may want to cautiously dose to start and judge from there.
With that said, women should be taking a pre-workout supplement. There are so many benefits to pre-workout powders. Benefits include energy, focus, endurance, strength, etc. Pre-workout supplements are not made just for men. They are made for everyone and anyone who has a passion for the gym.
The highest quality pre-workout supplements for women can provide you with:
Women and men seek different results in the gym and seek different types of pre-workout supplements to help them achieve those results. No, women are not to be discriminated against from men. At the end of the day women and men can take the same pre-workouts.
Many of the pre-workouts you will find on our Best of list for Women guide will contain products also found on other guides (Like our best pre-workouts page).
This completes our rankings for the top women’s preworkouts this year. The products listed above earned the right to be showcased based on their ingredients, effectiveness, taste, mixability and value to women in general.
Stay tuned to Fitness Informant throughout the year for updates as new products are tested and reviewed!
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Re-Kaged is a solid post-workout protein powder packed with recovery ingredients including Creatine, Betaine and Gluatmine. Oh, let us not forget digestive enzymes. At 28g of protein per serving, this packs a solid punch to help with your recovery. Like with other KM products, flavor can use some tweaking, but the quality is top-notch.
In-Kaged is part of the Pre-Kaged/In-Kaged/Re-Kaged series from Kaged Muscle Supplements. It’s a solid intra-workout product consisting of BCAAs and extra endurance, pump and energy. It’s a step above other intra-workouts, the only thing that needs work is their flavoring.
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Halovar is a product designed to increase natural testosterone levels and increase strength. It leverages three ingredients, all highly researched, but packs it into a four pill dose which is rather hard to swallow and expensive to buy. Hard to tell if it does work without proper blood work, but for the price tag and the serving size, you can find others out there for less.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/APOtzIiz-jg”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
We then look at the dosage. Are they using the ingredients at effective doses? It’s one thing to select awesome ingredients, it’s another to make sure they are being dosed where they are meant to be effective.
We then look at effectiveness. This is generally an extension of the profile and dosage section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.
Finally, we talk about value. Value is the combination of profile, dosage, and effectiveness in relation to cost. Another part of value are the competitors and other versions of cycle support supplements available on the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
We start with CalciumHMB at 3g. This is the main reason there are four pills to take. This ingredient is designed to increase strength and size. However, in studies, it was inconclusive that HMB helps increase strength in trained athletes. In another study, it does support strength gains, but in elderly women.
The next ingredient is 600mg of KSM66 Ashwaganhda. This is a solid dosage of Ashwagandha that has shown to increase natural testosterone levels in males.
Lastly, we get 200mg of Shilajit Extract (Primavie) at 200mg. This actually promotes sexual health and test production.
Overall, the ingredients used all have shown to contribute to the labels claims. The only one in question is CalciumHMB as it worked with elderly patients, but was inconclusive with trained athletes. Most of you reading this review would fall into the training regimen, and not over the age of 65.
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KSM-66 (600mg): the standard dose of Ashwagandha is 300-500mg. Do the math. This beats that!
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Let me start by saying that before you jump into a test booster, get your blood levels checked. A lot of people spend a bunch of money on these supplements when they don’t need them, or maybe they need something more like TRT.
Overall, I did not feel like this gave me strength gains. I am a trained athlete, so I fall in-line with the inconclusive study referenced above. I will say that my mood and energy levels were better, this can be a direct attribute to the Ashwagandha (which I am a firm believer of. One symptom of Low T is reduced energy and fatigue. I feel this did help with that (I do have Low T). Regarding sexual health, I did feel a slight increase in libido – could be a testament to Shilajit.
Overall, I feel like energy levels increased and fatigue decreased, with a slight improvement in libido, but did not notice any strength gains.
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