PurePump Unflavored

This stuff so far has delivered on its promises.. I've used this product about four times so far, yet I can already tell this will be a top weapon-of-choice in my arsenal for getting in shape. First, yes, this stuff is very "clean." If that matters to you, then this is a good option. Personally, I just like the idea of something that doesn't have unnecessary fillers that don't serve much purpose. With that being said, I have yet to take the full two-scoop serving. I find that one scoop works just fine and helps to give me just enough "push" before a workout. However, if you are very caffeine tolerant or have a high BMI, then I would go for two. The scoop is about the volume of maybe a heaping teaspoon, and is easy to take if you're smart about your approach. The first time I took it, I mixed it with a small cup of water to see if the taste was really as bad as everyone made it seem. Taste is subjective, but honestly, I've had worse tasting workout supplements (Scivation's lemon-lime BCAAs for example - but again, subjective). I did notice that the powder tends to clump together when placed in water, so it gave me an idea. How I take it now is I take a sip of water and hold it in my mouth, then taking the little scooper, I drop the powder into my mouth with my head tilted back so it all lands on the water already in there and not on my tongue. Immediately, I follow that with another sip of water and swallow it all down. This way, you barely taste it at all if anything. It bunches up into a little clump and you just swallow it like you would a pill. Done. Now everyone is different, but this affects me by giving me mental focus and good energy (it kicks in in about 15-20 minutes). If I don't feel like getting up to resistance train, or do cardio, this helps me get up and get it done. I do notice a slightly bigger pump when I'm finished, and most importantly, I have yet to crash from the caffeine in this product. Very smooth energy curve (for me). So in conclusion, YES, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a clean energy supplement before their workouts. Also, please always be cautious of what you put into your body. Supplements supplement. They do not replace good nutrition or self-discipline. Train smart!

This is my favorite pre-workout, period. I just looked at my Amazon history and I've ordered 12 tubs of this over the last 18 months. My devotion to this product has only grown stronger as it continues to deliver exactly what I need. I've been a gym rat for the better part of 7 years and have tried a lot of PWOs: MusclePharm Assault, Jack3d (ugh), NO-XPLODE, Optimum Nutrition Pre, PreJYM, AML Pre off the top of my head). PurePump is, in my opinion, the best preworkout on the market for the following reasons: 1) Just the right amount of caffeine (200g in 2 scoops). I have a high caffeine tolerance, but this amount is just perfect for me. Plenty of energy when I need it but no crash, no jitters. Other PWOs really scare me with their caffeine content, as much as 400g per serving is unnecessarily high. 2) No sugar, no fillers. Listen, it's unflavored. No, it doesn't taste great, but it really doesn't taste that bad. I drink it straight in no more than 6oz of water. It never upsets my stomach, and is really not hard to swallow. I pity the other reviewers and their oversensitive taste buds - I mean, seriously, a bunch of whiners on here! It kind of tastes like a not very good green tea. It's such a tiny price to pay to get as clean of a product as this is. Listen, I'm just a guy who likes to workout and watches what he eats. Sugar (especially artificial sugar) is *REALLY* bad for you and should not be included in your routine (occasional exceptions are of course allowed and encouraged, but It boggles my head that people trying to get fit will workout 6x a week and ingest a multitude of artificial sweeteners every time they walk into the gym. I've been forced to use other PWOs (with a lot of sugar) when I've accidentally not ordered my next tub in time - and my workouts usually have significantly lower output, less "swole" and I usually end up with a head ache from the sugar. 3) It WORKS. I take 2 scoops before every lift (~5x a week) for the last 18 months, without any "tolerance breaks". It still gives me a great, clean, steady fuel of energy and an awesome pump. Never a bad experience. Just wish I could feel as energetic and strong the other 22.5hrs a day when it's not in my system :( One of my 2016 resolutions is to leave more reviews for products that I love. PurePump is the one supplement that I cannot live with out. I'm moving to Australia soon and am already stocking up to bring this with me. As a 8+ year user of preworkouts, I wholeheartedly recommend this product to anyone (male and female) who wants a little more oomph in any of their workouts.

Ive read many people complain about the taste of this pre workout, and to be honest, I don't know how you're mixing it? For me, I use high quality products every chance I get, so perhaps someone is using a cheap juice or just something that is packed with artificial flavors... not sure. I have mixed this with organic fresh squeezed apple juice and its easy to drink, some noticeable flavor but nothing to make a fuss about. But every time I work out I mix this with some apple juice, fruit and vegetable juice, coconut oil, frozen fruit that I cut up beforehand and some protein powder from Lifetimes Life Basic plant protein (5 fruit blend) and its the most amazing drink I've ever tasted. We just need to get creative when it comes to making flavorful drinks, no need for people to turn away from a great product because they didn't know how to mix it properly. Clean workout, never a crashed feeling or jitters. Im able to do more than I usually would as i feel that initial pump kick in, and depending on my routine, this can sustain me for hours while in the gym. I do eat some walnuts, almonds and bananas as I'm working out with the occasional protein cookie and drink about 32 ounces of water afterwards. Great great product. I have been using it for the last two years now. Wouldn't use anything else. I also use the post pump for after workout protein shake and I'm telling you that when i skipped that stuff, I was sore the next day. When i add it to my after workout drink, I'm barely sore unless deep stretching, great for recovery.