March Madness Pre-Workout Showdown
Download your Pre-Workout Showdown Bracket Here
Submit your bracket by sharing the Google spreadsheet with nastasi.nutrition@gmail.com
[The deadline to submit your bracket is Friday - 3/22/24]
The Best Bracket Winner will receive any pre-workout powder of their choice sent to their home address!
Get ready to witness the ultimate battle of pre-workout powders!
I've carefully curated a lineup of 32 of the best pre-workout supplements (all available on Amazon), and they're going head-to-head in a March Madness-style showdown.
As a certified sports nutrition coach and personal trainer, I’m often asked about sports supplements, the types I’d recommend, whether they actually work, and how to find the ones that provide the most value. As a professional supplement reviewer for websites such as Sports Illustrated and Men’s Journal, I thought it would be fun to compare the pre-workout powders in a fun March Madness-style event.
During the next month, I will evaluate each powder based on the ingredients, effectiveness, taste, value, and brand reputation to bring you the most comprehensive and exciting way to find the best pre-workout powder from Amazon.
Bracket Breakdown:
The bracket features a diverse range of pre-workout powders, each vying for the top spot. From industry giants to up-and-coming brands, every contender has earned its place in this epic tournament. But only one will emerge victorious as the ultimate champion of pre-workout performance.
Note: Yes, I know there are many more pre-workout powders on the market, and I apologize if I missed your favorite one. If you want me to do a specific review on a particular pre-workout powder, feel free to message me at nastasi.nutrition@gmail.com or via Instagram @n2nutritionandperformance
How It Works:
Over the next week, you'll have the opportunity to cast your votes for your favorite pre-workout powders in each matchup. Submit your bracket by sharing the Google Sheets page with my email (nastasi.nutrition@gmail.com). The best bracket will win whatever pre-workout supplement they want and I’ll ship it directly to their house.
Round of 32: (Analyze Ingredients)
I will judge the initial round based on the list of ingredients, I will be looking for clinically effective dosage levels and whether the supplement follows any shady practices such as including proprietary blends in their formulation or significantly underdosing the ingredients. This doesn’t mean the strongest will always win, as some pre-workouts are so over the top at this point that they are too strong for the average consumer. If any pre-workout formulations are very close to one another, I may just flip a coin to decide.
Round of 16: (Analyze the Value)
For the round of 16, I’ll be looking at the overall value that the supplement provides consumers. I’ll be taking into account the price per serving, the number of active ingredients in the formulation, the serving size of the supplement, whether the product contains any artificial ingredients, and if the pre-workout has any added benefits, such as mineral electrolytes, vitamins or branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).
Round of 8: (Taste Test)
For this round, we’re going to be getting into the real nitty-gritty of the supplement and the brand itself. I’m going to start by analyzing whether the pre-workout powder is third-party tested which ensures purity and supplement label accuracy. I’m also going to look at the reputation of the brand as a whole and if I feel like they have their consumer’s best interests at heart. This is also where I’m going to analyze the number of flavors that the pre-workout comes in, how good the products taste, how well they mix, and the type of sweetener used and overall sweetness level.
Round of 4: (Workout Performance)
This round is going to be 100% subjective, I’m going to take each of the final pre-workout powders out for a spin and determine the two that gave me the best workout. I’m going to be considering the caffeine levels and the energy that the pre-workout provides, my muscular endurance throughout the workout, the PUMP, and the mental focus and drive. Whichever two provide the best workouts will move on to the final round.
Round of 2: (Championship)
For the final round, I’m going to let you guys decide on the winner. I’ll put a poll up on my Instagram and whichever pre-workout gets the most votes will be your 2024 March Madness Pre-Workout Showdown Winner!
Stay Tuned:
Make sure to follow along on our website and social media channels as the competition heats up. Get ready to discover the top pre-workout powders that will take your training to the next level. Let the madness begin!
Join us on this thrilling journey as we uncover the best pre-workout powder through intense matchups, fierce competition, and your invaluable input. Get ready to make your voice heard and witness history in the making. Let the March Madness Pre-Workout Powder Showdown begin!
