Pre-workout pre-workouts are very popular and almost every strength athlete has come across them in some form. If you need a good kick and energy replenishment before a workout, there is another option besides the pre-workout. Intra workouts are not very common in the Czech Republic, but you can find a few products from this category on the market. One of them is a new product from the Vilgain brand, which we will take a closer look at today.
Vilgain Intra Workout is a supplement designed for use during physical activity. Intra workouts have a similar composition to pre-workouts, but contain more minerals and carbohydrates and are used for continuous hydration during training.If you're not a fan of regular pre-workouts, an intra workout may be more to your liking. Is this hydration drink from Vilgain really that good, or is it more worth investing in a standard pre-workout? Find out that and much more in today's review.
Content of the review
While intra workouts are particularly suitable for shorter strength training sessions, endurance athletes will appreciate rather ionic drinks, which are also suitable for really long and demanding sports performances. Our comparison of the best ionic drinks will help you choose these products .
Effective ingredients
At the heart of the formula are 3 carbohydrate sources to help you replenish your energy: dextrose, sucrose and branched cyclic Cluster Dextrin®. With this combination of fast and complex carbohydrates, intra workout will help you effectively replenish enough energy for your workout. It should be noted that Cluster Dextrin® is the absolute leader in the field of complex carbohydrates used in supplements for athletes. In the composition we also find whey isolate and BCAA to protect muscle fibers. While the presence of branched chain amino acids in similar supplements is not uncommon, whey protein is not a very common ingredient in the formula. However, some studies show that taking protein makes sense not only after a physical but also during exercise, because it promotes the proteosynthesis of muscle fibres.
Not to forget the presence of L-citrulline malate, which promotes proper blood circulation.sodium in the form of sodium citrate, magnesium (also in the form of citrate) and potassium. During physical exercise, there is a rapid excretion of sodiumof magnesium and potassium, which must therefore be continuously replenished. The citrate form also has a mild energising effect, which is a big plus in this case. The ingredients also include ground turmeric, caffeine, stevia sweetener and natural flavours. In contrast to other products, the ingredients do not contain taurine, beta-alanine, glutamine or creatine. These substances could have given the product a slightly stronger effect, but the composition as it is is sufficient to replenish energy and minerals.
What is our experience with Vilgain Intra Workout?
The manufacturer recommends mixing two scoops (50 g of powder) in 500 ml of water. Drinking half a litre of water may not be ideal for everyone. While you need to hydrate your body sufficiently during exercise, half a litre may be a bit too much for some people. However, if you spread this amount throughout your workout, it is not a big deal. On the other hand, it must be said that the substances contained need some time to startso it's better to drink most of the drink in the first half of your workout.
Vilgain Intra Workout dissolves without a problem and does not foam in the shaker, which is of course a plus. Personally, I have to say that I am not a big fan of its taste. The peach and orange flavor is not overly pronounced, but it has a bit of an unpleasant "finish" that didn't really appeal to me personally. As for the effect itself, I have nothing to fault the product. I definitely can't say that I felt any extreme kick, but during my workout I didn't feelI definitely felt more energy at the end of the workout for the last sets compared to workouts without any supplements. Since the Vilgain Intra Workout contains a ton of carbs and 100g of caffeine in one serving, this is pretty understandable.
You'll have to pay extra for this supplement
The main disadvantage of intra workouts compared to pre-workouts is their high price. This makes sense considering that a single dose of intra workout is much larger and contains a much higher amount of individual substances. However, if you're deciding between buying a regular pre-workout and an intra workout, the bottom line for you is how much you pay for the product. Vilgain Intra Workout costs about 46 crowns per dose at the time of writing this review, which is about half as much as a quality pre-workout. The 750g pack will only last you for 15 workouts, which honestly really isn't much. But to be fair, we have to add that compared to the competition, the Vilgain Intra Workout doesn't do badly at all. Intra workouts are simply more expensive supplements, which means that they are not ideal for everyone.
Conclusion: is Vilgain Intra Workout worth it?
Is Vilgain Intra Workout worth the investment? If you are serious about exercise, want to squeeze the most out of your workouts and don't mind paying extra for supplements, then I can highly recommend it. However, if you don't have problems with lack of energy during your workout and you are comfortable taking of regular pre-workouts, then this product probably doesn't even have much to offer you. However, if you are looking for a product that will allow you to reliably replenish energy even during exercise, it is definitely worth a try. Ultimately, therefore, we rate Vilgain Intra Workout positively, although it is definitely not a product that will be ideal for everyone.