Podium Fuse Pre-Workout Review (2024) Is It Good Enough?

Podium pre-workout is a supplement formulated with ingredients that target improved endurance, energy, and cognitive clarity during workouts.

It was created by Mat Fraser, a CrossFit games champion, and his expert team in 2021.

And the formula is designed to get knock-on effects that get me through the most arduous training.

It has two flavors of sour watermelon and peach mango that are sucralose and acesulfame potassium sweetened. I love the peach mango flavor over the watermelon one.

Let’s take a look at what goes into this pre-workout powder and how that may benefit you.

1. Citrulline 4000 mg

L-citrulline is a naturally occurring amino acid produced in small amounts by your body.

Here's how L-citrulline is beneficial during workouts.

• Reduces ammonia and lactic acid levels and boosts nitric oxide synthesis in the body, which diminishes weariness and offers the body a boost of energy.
• Increases blood flow throughout the body and helps with blood pressure issues.
• Enhances concentration and cognitive function, according to the Laboratory of Pharmacognosy [1]. I can confirm this because I focused more and finished intense sets without any distractions.

I like that Podium has beta-alanine, which, according to research from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, may promote general health and performance [2].

That's very important to serious athletes and gym enthusiasts.

Additionally, because of Podium's ample beta-alanine supplementation, a few of my clients who use it religiously report being able to complete more reps or engage in endurance activities for more extended periods.

3. Taurine 1000 mg

The Podium fuse pre-workout has a taurine element that helps control glucose, lipids, and energy metabolism. It also has anti-inflammatory modulation and antioxidant effects.

Furthermore, evidence from the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that using taurine as a potential ergogenic agent has enhanced sports performance during resistance training [3].

During the testing period, I preferred to chug my Podium drink 10–15 minutes before my routine HIITs. While the results were subtle, I did notice that I performed better with short breathers between the sets.

I found the tyrosine content to be a nice addition, as this element has been demonstrated to increase energy and endurance [4].

Some of my clients told me the product was very helpful during their long-distance runs or longer treadmill workouts.

5. Caffeine 200 mg

I encountered many online users saying that the caffeine in Podium aided them in fighting exhaustion and drowsiness.

Research shows that caffeine does so by stimulating the central nervous system and boosting muscle strength and endurance [5].

"It is no surprise that many athletes frequently turn to Podium's caffeine to boost their performance."

– Esther Ellis, RDN

However, I did experience some jitters while using this product. This obviously depends on how your body reacts to caffeine in some supplements.

The following side effects of the Podium product depend on your sensitivity and tolerance to the different ingredients.

If you're citrulline intolerant, the high citrulline content in Podium pre-workout can cause nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea altogether [6].

Users who are also sensitive to caffeine reported to have experienced severe side effects like nausea, heart palpitations, and painful headaches [7].

The side effects can be brutal if you pair the Podium with a cup of coffee or tea loaded with extra caffeine.

How to Use Podium Pre-workout?

To use Podium, dissolve one scoop of the pre-workout in 7 ounces of water.

Shake or stir well and drink up a few minutes before hitting the gym.

You can buy this product from legitimate stores on Amazon or their official 321 Podium website.

One bottle goes for around $45, but only if you purchase when they have discounts.

I got mine for around $30 as I ordered when they were running a huge discount on the product.