noun General Slang

pre-workout

PREE-WURK-owt · noun · informal

A stimulant drink taken before training for energy.

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Definitions

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A supplement, usually caffeinated, taken before a workout to boost energy, focus and pump.

“That pre-workout had me tingling before I even touched a weight.”
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pre-workout In A Sentence

That pre-workout had me tingling before I even touched a weight.

Origin & Usage

Supplement-industry term now everyday gym vocabulary.

People Also Ask

What is pre-workout?

Pre-workout is a supplement, usually containing caffeine and other ingredients, taken before training to boost energy, focus, and muscle pump.

Why does pre-workout make you tingle?

The tingling is usually from beta-alanine, a common ingredient that causes a harmless skin sensation called paresthesia.

Is pre-workout bad for you?

For most healthy adults it's fine in moderation, but it's often high in caffeine, so overuse or late-day use can affect sleep and heart rate.

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