When does pre-workout expire? | POINTS

We’re sure you’ve been in this situation before: You reach into your pantry, looking forward to an energy boost, only to realize your pre-workout time has expired. But a look inside the container shows it looks good. You smell it and it smells good. Then you think: Is time running out before training?

You don’t want to waste, but you’re also not sure if rolling the dice is worth it… So what do you do?

How to find out if the pre-workout has expired

Go ahead and hang up your detective hat. The best way to find out if your before training expired according to the expiration date printed on the package, says Paul Falcone, MS, BODi’s chief scientific officer. “These dates are established after testing to guarantee the quality, efficacy and effectiveness of the product within a given time frame,” says Falcone.

In addition, a discolored or lumpy pre-workout powder can also signal that it has been left on too long and gone bad.

Beachbody Performance EnergizeThe active ingredients are carefully formulated to help optimize sports performance.* Caffeine, beta-alanineand quercetin they help boost energy, delay fatigue and maintain laser-sharp focus.

However, the only way to ensure that you are getting optimal benefits of Beachbody Performance Energize (or any other pre-workout supplement) is to be consumed as directed and before the expiration date.

Can pre-workout go bad after mixing?

While it’s the best leave some time between your pre-workout drink and hitting the gym (30 to 60 minutes is ideal), you should avoid pre-workout prep too far in advance. “We recommend drinking pre-workout immediately after mixing or as directed on the packaging of these products,” says Falcone.

On the go, packets from Beachbody Performance Energize — because they contain one serving and require no measurements — they make it easy to prepare a pre-workout anywhere there is a water source. Just don’t forget the bottle!

What causes a bad pre-workout period?

Almost everything that is intended for consumption has a shelf life. Dietary supplements, like an apple, are sensitive to air and moisture and will begin to break down over time.

Based on scientific testing, expiration dates offer the most accurate time frame when it is okay to consume supplements. “Beachbody Performance Energize should retain its quality as long as it is used by the expiration date on the package,” says Falcone.

Is it ok to take an expired pre-workout?

At some point, you’ve probably bet with expired product without any side effects. Maybe you took a risk with the yogurt just past its “best before” date or in a moment of desperation reheated that forgotten jar of spaghetti sauce that technically should have been eaten a few months ago.

While you survived to tell the tale, you probably should have just discarded the questionable item. The same rule applies to all add-ons, incl Beachbody Performance Energize.

“It’s never a good idea to consume any product past its expiration date,” says Falcone.

How can you prevent it from going bad before your workout?

Pre-workout freshness depends on proper storage conditions. Use these tips to keep your pre-workout fresh.

1. Keep it in its packaging

Beachbody Performance EnergizeThe packaging is intended for storage, so avoid carrying it (or other Beachbody Performance product) into another container.

2. Stay cool

A shelf in direct sunlight or above the oven is probably not the best home for your pre-workout workout. Instead, choose a cool, dry place like a closet or, if you have room, put it in the refrigerator.

3. Avoid moisture

Never use a wet measuring cup to measure pre-workout and be careful of humidity. Some rooms, such as the bathroom, tend to have more moisture in the air. Find the driest place in your home to store before training.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.