Optimum NutritionGold Standard Pre-Workout Energy Shot, Ready to Drink Food Supplement with Beta Alanine, Caffeine, PerforMelon Boost and Vitamin B6 and B12, Mixed Berry Flavour, 12-Pack, 12 x 60 ml

After hitting a slight plateau - I managed to overcome and achieve a new bench PR today.I purchased the Cola flavour and they taste fine. It's slightly concentrated but nothing crazy, I didn't have a sour aftertaste and it went down well.I am someone who has around 3 black coffees a day; with this context, I did not get itchiness or any sort of anxiety/shakes from this. I felt that I could focus on mind-muscle connection more which is a bonus and probably why I managed to hit a PR.The energy boost felt smooth and not a spike. It took around 15 minutes to start kicking in.These work out to be around £1.26 per shot which I think is worth it. Pair it with water + electrolytes you've got a smashing session ahead.

Super handy shot size, to keep in my rucksack, workout bag, or even my car. A good alternative to sugary energy drinks. Consistent quality that you can expect from Optimum Nutrition, which I’ve trusted as my go-to supplement brand for years.The ready-to-drink shots lack some ingredients of powder based pre-workouts, such as creatine, but still provides a decent boost. The flavours are very strong aa expected for a PWO shot but tasty nonetheless.

Gives a wee buzz for a workout! Tingling fingers & face- I don’t take caffeine so it certainly gives me a wee get up n go I got cherry 🍒 and the lime - I preferred the cherry flavour xExUpdate!!! I had to stop drinking these I developed heart burn 🔥 (I have never had before and after a few tests with/without drink, I have reliably identified these as the culprit (the lime one gave more severe symptoms) sadly they are no longer for me! 🔥🔥🔥🔥xEx🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Why did you choose this product over others?:Good kick and convenient. As someone who goes to the the gym before work, having a ready made p/w means I can consume it on the train just before reaching my gym. Taste:4/5 nice taste, not sweet. Could be improved by offering more flavours. Value for money:Worth it. For the convenience Effectiveness:4/5 I feel the buzz / tingle. Could be improved with some creatine. But if you’re takign creatine separately then it’s perfect.

I initially found these quite sour the first few I had but realised they work great and quickly got used to the flavour soon after. My morning routine is to run between 5-10km before work and I take one of these shots 20-25 mins before I start. Considering I am finishing upto a 10k run by 8am I’d say they do the trick! I do get a tingly/itchy sensation in my face and hands about 10-15 mins after I take the shot but it doesn’t last too long and it’s not too severe. Certainly worth having one of these than not. I have tried a couple other pre work out shots from the gym vending machines but this is still my preferred brand and flavour and get this on subscribe and save.

These are great, give me a little burst of energy.

The taste isn’t that great, but I got them for such a bargain. I can’t complain.

Great product. Works great