"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Let’s be real—you don’t need a pre-workout supplement to have a great lift or make progress in the gym.

Chelsea Phillips is a PN1-certified nutritionist and NASM-certified trainer, as well as the Lead Trainer at MADabolic in Brooklyn. Pre-workout powders are multi-ingredient formulas that aim to enhance ...

Pre-workout supplements may boost your athletic performance and energy, but for the average gym-goer, a cup of coffee will do the trick.

Fitness experts weigh in on whether pre-workouts are worth the hype—or if a banana and coffee are just as effective. Pre-workout supplements, ranging from powders to energy drinks, promise to enhance ...