Betaine (trimethylglycine or TMG) is a nice addition, with recent studies showing it to be another ergogenic aid similar to creatine. Pre workout tastes bad because of the BCAAs, creatine and caffeine. Each of these are very bitter which gives pre workout its unpleasant taste. The artificial flavors leave a chemical taste in your mouth too. If a product does this, treat it with the same caution you would a skinhead giving you unsolicited advice at a fruit machine. The use of a pre workout supplement is traditionally to provide a more explosive and focused workout when you hit the gym. Dynamo is an “extreme pre-workout formula” from UK supplement company Protein Dynamix, which is designed to help boost energy and focus during your workout.

The good news is that we can use this scientific fact in our favor, when consuming nasty tasting drinks like pre workout. This is used as a sports performance and cardiovascular health supplement. L-Citrulline supplementation results in reduced fatigue and improved endurance for both aerobic and anaerobic prolonged exercise. Standing outside the gym at 8am on a Saturday morning in the freezing cold, I usually feel myself gripped by an existential malaise while wishing a horrible death on the bodycombat ladies who insist on discussing their marital affairs at an ungodly volume.However, results from studies have been quite unreliable thus far of Betaine and not exactly formidable. Tests on supplementation draw no real benefit that would not be found from resistance training itself. Norvaline seemed to have a bit of promise but then, reliable and reputable studies are few and far between offering any proof to illustrate how effective it can be.

The reason you take a pre-workout is to boost performance, and in this department alone, at least for me, Dynamo certainly delivers. It is currently available in two flavours, “Raspberry Blitz” and “Blueberry Fuse”, of which I tried the latter.Dynamo™ Pre-Activator, combining Creatine Nitrate, Beta Alanine and Betaine Anhydrous. Some of the most researched pre-workout ingredients at optimum levels. It is also useful for increasing testosterone levels as you can read here, and do not be put of by this is you are a woman, because women also require testosterone for important bodily function. Apart from me needing the bathroom twice within a short space of time which will not be ideal during gym time there are a few other areas of improvement required.

However, with that said, a dose of 12,500mg has been linked to increased power output, very minimal increase of workout volume and slight endurance. Creatine Monohydrate, Arginine Alphaketogluterate (AAKG), Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Inulin, Flavouring, Acid (Citric Acid), Malic Acid, Caffeine Anhydrous, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Flow Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Tricalcium Phosphate, Colour (Brilliant Blue FCF). Should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. For a start the design is eye catching and makes no mistake that this is to fire you up for a big gym session. It does call itself the ‘Extreme Pre Workout’ after all. While there are many epic pre workout smoothies out there, one of my favorites is called the Strawberry & Lime Supreme as below: IngredientsAnd, on that note, good old tried-and-tested creatine is also in the mix here, in the form of creatine nitrate, which although has generated a lot of hype recently, is yet to have its supposed benefits versus other creatine forms officially verified. The not-so-good

It stimulates the central nervous system (CNS), heart, muscles, and the centers that control blood pressure to give you an extra boost and hit that PB.Amino acids citrulline and arginine are often used together in pre-workouts to provide performance boosting properties, however research favours a higher dosage of citrulline rather than a combination of the two. Texture-wise, the powder dissolves reasonably well on shaking, but there was quite a lot of froth and a few salt-like crystallised bits which were left as a residue. Pre workout is fairly sweet too, as it has a lot of artificial sweeteners added to try and mask the bitter taste. Why Do Some Pre Workouts Taste Spicy? http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1222-beta-alanine.aspx?activeingredientid=1222&activeingredientname=beta-alanine