Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Workout Energy Shot Ready To | Desertcart South Africa
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Energy Shot, Ready to Drink Food Supplement with Beta Alanine, Caffeine, PerforMelon Boost and Vitamin B6 and B12, Cola Flavour, 12-Pack, 12 x 60 ml
⚡ Fuel your grind with Gold Standard energy—because average workouts are so last season.
ENDURANCE AMPLIFIER - 1.5 g beta-alanine helps delay muscle fatigue so you can push harder, longer.
INSTANT ENERGY SURGE - 175 mg caffeine delivers laser-sharp alertness to power through your toughest workouts.
READY TO DRINK CONVENIENCE - No shaker needed—grab a 60 ml shot 30 minutes before training and dominate your session.
NATURAL PHYTOCHEMICAL POWER - 250 mg PerforMelon Boost harnesses watermelon extracts to elevate performance naturally.
METABOLISM FATIGUE FIGHTER - Vitamins B6 and B12 support energy metabolism and reduce tiredness, keeping you in the zone.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Energy Shot is a ready-to-drink 60 ml supplement packed with 175 mg caffeine, 1.5 g beta-alanine, and 250 mg PerforMelon Boost. Enhanced with vitamins B6 and B12, it supports energy metabolism and reduces fatigue, making it the perfect pre-training boost for focused, high-performance workouts.
Specifications
Additives
Amino Acid
Units
720.0 millilitre
Storage Instructions
Keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer contact
4 Waterside, Dublin 24, Ireland
Brand
Optimum Nutrition
Format
Liquid
Age Range Description
Adult
Reviews
4.4
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M**S
Handy energy shots - great quality and taste
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.
R**U
Excellent
It gives me so much energy and focus before my workout! 💪
X**X
Face tingling!
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A**9
Great
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.
D**.
Great product!
Great tasting and strong preworkout, effects are different from the powder opti nutrition pre workout (more tingly, hits you quicker) deffo recommend if you don’t want to carry around the bug powder tub however it is more expensive but deffo worth it.
P**E
Weird chemical taste
The taste of this makes it hard to swallow, like it's some medicine, too chemical. If I didn't know what it is, I would've thought it's some washing up liquid... Anyway, performance is what matters in the end, so after a few minutes of taking it, you can feel some tingling to the face, ears, hands etc., but this fades in like 20-30 min. The energysing effect for me is very random, sometimes it gives me enough energy to have a fast 30 min workout, other times it's useless for a workout, it may only wake you up when tired or sleepy. Nevertheless, this proved to be stronger than ON pre-workout in powder form.
B**A
Great!
These are great do exactly what they say. Bought more already.
L**R
Value for money
Good value considering prices elsewhere for the same product
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To be used in the framework of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Food supplements are not to be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. Contains caffeine (175 mg / serving). Not recommended for children or pregnant women.
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