<p>It can sometimes be tough to summon the motivation and energy to go to exercise. </p><p>Well, there’s a product for that and it’s gaining popularity.</p><p>Pre-workout mixtures come in powders, pills, drinks, gummies — you name it, they’ve got it.</p><p>Norman and Tegan run through what they actually contain, and what the evidence says about their effectiveness…</p><p>Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!</p><p>References: </p><ul><li><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-018-0247-6">Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements, safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257613/">Effects of Beta-Alanine on Muscle Carnosine and Exercise Performance:A Review of the Current Literature</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8949037/">Creatine Supplementation for Muscle Growth: A Scoping Review of Randomized Clinical Trials from 2012 to 2021</a></li></ul>
