When did pre-workout start?
The first pre-workout entered the market in 1982, and since then they have grown in popularity. Some pre-workouts contain ingredients linked to adverse effects. Although these products are not banned, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers to be cautious when consuming pre-workout.
Why is pre-workout so popular?
Pros. Improved performance: Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition concluded that pre-workout supplements "have promise as an ergogenic aid for active individuals," or, in other words, they enhance the performance of people who already exhaust the gym.
Did old bodybuilders use pre-workout?
Fat burners didn't exist. Neither did pre-workout supplements. In the Golden Era, your pre-workout was a cup of coffee. As bodybuilders, we were always searching for a muscle-building edge.
Did Arnold take pre-workout?
"I had never taken a pre-workout before. The gym was the only pump I needed. But, we know more about science and how to energize your body. Now, I take Pre-Workout and no one can stop me, even if I'm on set or before a big meeting.