Optimum Nutrition Platinum Pre-Workout Energy Powder, with Amino Acids and Beta-Alanine, Rasberry Lemonade, 30 Servings

I was so hesitant to buy this product due to all the reviews saying rear ends were on fire. Week two of using this product ( Twisted Apple Flavor ), my stomach is fine and so is my behind. My take is that people are such bit**es these days. They want a lot of energy, no crash, good flavor, raging pumps, no tingling feeling, some want creatine others do not, or basically all the results of steroids but without using steroids. If you want great flavor use BSN products, they are known for high amounts of fillers and have also been sued for flat out lying to customers, but hey they taste good. First decide, do you want muscles or do you want a freaking dessert ? If you are looking for a dessert that tastes like whip cream and apple strudel, look elsewhere. However, if your into building muscles read on.Pros:Pump - Gives me great pumps, even after 2 weeks of use. Although i must admit that i did increase the dose. I started with half a scoop in case you were wondering.Energy - If you are sensitive to caffeine, start like me with half a scoop. This is not a product to jump in head first. I take ADHD medication so i am quite used to stimulants, but even so decided to start with half a scoop as a precaution. Nonetheless, great energy throughout my workout with little to no crash that i can pinpoint.Mood - Gave me a euphoric feeling, but not lightheadedness. Could be just me though. But definitely seems like ever since i started using it my mood has improved.Muscle - Veins are more apparent, strength is much better, workouts are more intense and in general i feel invincible.Cons:Flavor - I have the twisted apple flavor, and besides tasting absolutely nothing like apple, it is easy to drink although could be better. I personally dont think it is bad at all and also don't really feel all the spicy flavor everyone else is talking about. Hey, maybe i'm a mutant. Overall, the flavor could be better, but im in the muscle business not dessert industry.I really can't think of any other cons honestly. DO NOT TAKE AFTER 4PM. Also, i see reviews that people are complaining about the tingling sensation. Seriously?!?!?!?!?!? If i have to explain why you get that sensation you should not be using this product. DO RESEARCH !Conclusion: I do not doubt that some people have a stomach reaction to this product. For me this product is another great introduction by ON. Solid energy, no crashes, i seriously love it. I do not work for ON you can check my previous reviews for other products. If you are serious about growing your muscles and not looking for a god darn pre workout cupcake, get this.P.S. notice how many reviewers tried this the first time and never tried any other pre workout supp. If you have nothing to compare it to do not review because your 2 pennies mean nothing. I tried them all, Legion, C4, NO-XPLODE, JACK3D, Assault and more. This is my favorite so far.Hope this helps, hit me up if you have any questions.

This is what I would consider a hardcore pre workout. I weigh 260 and take two scoops and it is more than enough energy. It also contains a fat burner that gives it a somewhat spicy taste. The fat burner is cayenne pepper encased in a dissolvable film. If you do not consume within about 20min the film will dissolve and the drink will become noticeable spicy. I do have problems sleeping when I use the product late at night but that is to be expected when taking 400mg of caffeine in a full serving. Also contains enough beta alanine to get the side effect of itchiness.This product definite has negatives such as the spicy flavor and the large amounts of caffeine, but it works too well for me to stop taking it. Incredible energy and pumps every single workout. The fat burner works very well and definitely contributes to staying lean.

I tried apple hoping it would be a good green apple flavor. It was good the first two times I tried it; however it gets old after that. It makes me want to gag when I drink it, but I guess I'm not really drinking it for the taste... Anyways as a pre-workout, I like it a lot. If you're not a fan of Beta Alanine then this is not for you, because this one makes you tingle like no other. Gives you plenty of energy and focus throughout your workout. I would like to see a bit of an improved pump matrix as this does not give you that great of a pump. When I workout with this, I notice a large increase in my body temperature. Don't know if this is intentional or just a bad reaction to me, but I've come to like it. Overall,I would recommend this product if you just want a consistently good pre.

This is my first pre-workout product and I would highly recommend it. It definitely has the tingly effect after you drink it but I don't mind it - after the first few times of using it, I noticed it less. I take one scoop about 30 minutes before my workout usually around 5-530pm. The only thing I don't like is that it does seem to make falling asleep difficult - but I do realize this probably has a lot to do with the time of day I take it. The tasty is pretty sugary, but much like the tingly feeling, I've gotten used to it and don't mind it - it taste pretty good considering. I'll be ordering this again once my current one empties.

Great pre-workout powder. I mix 1/2 of the provided measuring spoon with a combination of water and coconut water for a great taste. Not sure if it's this powder, or the current supplement mix I'm on, but it really takes the muscle aches away from the workout and afterwards. Because I know that I won't be hurting too much I can push myself (when needed) to muscle failure and not worry about being sore. The reason I attribute this to the pre-workout mix because of the caffeine and other nutrients in it. See bellow."Caffeine taken pre-workout can help reduce the all-too-common DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) that accompanies a grueling workout.A 2013 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that those who supplemented with caffeine before their workout reported significantly lower levels of soreness compared to a placebo, even though they were able to complete more repetitions during their lifting session.It's believed that caffeine can reduce the activity of adenosine—a substance in the body associated with fatigue that's increased during injury or heavy exercise. Decreasing the perception of pain and soreness in the days that follow a strenuous resistance-training workout may allow you to increase the number of training sessions per week and, over time, could lead to greater muscular growth." - Bodybuilding.com