Is Non-Stim Pre-Workout better?Updated a year ago
Which one works better will depend on the training goals of the user. Some may thrive off the stimulating effect that a standard pre-workout offers, while others will find it gives them jitters and a post-workout crash.
Even without caffeine, a non-stim pre-workout still contains Creatine, L-Citrulline, Beta-Alanine and L-Theanine, along with natural herbs that can promote natural energy. Non-stimulant pre-workouts can cause fewer side effects due to the lack of caffeine, and it doesn’t affect sleep the way that stimulant-packed pre-workouts will. Taking the caffeine out of your pre-workout can also enhance the effectiveness of the other performance-boosting ingredients (Valdez, E. 2021).