Efficacy of Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplementation: Insights into Strength, Power, and Exercise Performance in Resistance-Trained Individual
Date
2-18-2025
Faculty Mentor
Majid Koozehchian, Kinesiology; Gina Mabrey, Kinesiology
Files
Submission Type
Conference Proceeding
Location
9:30-9:40 am | Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor
Description
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Popularity of Multi-Ingredient Pre-workout Supplementation (MIPS) is rapidly increasing across the world, initiating the need to understand their effects on consumers. The role of MIPS is investigated to see if they are considered an ergogenic aid when used during a workout. With supplement usage being on the rise with over 50% of adults taking daily supplements, research on these supplements is the only way to ensure safety and accuracy. This article assesses the outcomes of previous studies on MIPS and identifies the study’s potential bias while also evaluating the results on exercise performance in healthy individuals. These articles had to include a randomized controlled trial with participants who were healthy, and 18 years or older. The trial also had to include a placebo group. To filter out the studies, authors used what is called the GRADE approach to rate the articles by quality of evidence. Articles were rated from HIGH quality which showed confidence in the article to VERY LOW quality which meant the authors had zero confidence in the article. After reviewing 22 articles, the authors saw that some studies showed MIPS increased the number of repetitions in upper body strength and lower body strength compared to placebo. There was a positive correlation between MIPS and participants compared to participants that consumed placebo in areas such as greater mean power output in anerobic capacity, greater peak power in anerobic capacity, higher repetition in upper body strength, and higher repetition in lower body strength. It is addressed that users of MIPS need to be cautious due to the limited amount of research of the long-lasting effects that are unknown such as high blood pressure, kidney damage, or increased anxiety. Although some studies showed mild side effects such as tingly hands, safety concerns are raised due to the lack of data for long term effects. The results of the studies were considered low quality due to issues with small sample size and studies with larger sample size will have to be conducted for more accurate results. Side effects from pre-workout are also inconclusive because of lack of reporting after a study is conducted. Researchers going forward need to identify the probability of side effects, the proper dosage for MIPS, and conduct studies with higher sample size to get a better look at outcomes. Conducting research with biomarkers such as blood pressure, pulse, and creatinine levels could give a more significant look at what factors of the body MIPS are affecting. Future studies with larger sample sizes and advanced biomarkers are essential better to understand the long-term safety and effectiveness of MIPS, ensuring evidence-based recommendations for users.
Keywords
student research, kinesiology
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Disciplines
Exercise Science
Recommended Citation
Carter, Mackensey, "Efficacy of Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplementation: Insights into Strength, Power, and Exercise Performance in Resistance-Trained Individual" (2025). JSU Student Symposium 2025. 29.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/29
