Here’s what you oughta know about timing your pre-workout before hitting the gym.

Before we touch on the “when,” what exactly is pre-workout?

Pre-workout usually comes in the form of a powder that users mix or blend with water before drinking.

Woman drinking from blender bottle

People have divided opinions on the effectiveness of pre-workout, but many athletes swear by it.

This gives your body time to digest the ingredients and for compounds to activate within the body.

Additionally, the combination can also speed up body fat loss, researchers reported.

Woman exercising on mat with resistance bands