An Ingredient Breakdown of Marchon Workout Fuel

Introduction

With so many pre workout supplements on today’s market, many with proprietary blends, lower than efficacious dosing, and unuseful ingredients, we wanted to create a product which will actually work. Workout Fuel is the result of this. With a formula that works acutely, without the need to stack or saturate over time, Workout Fuel is the ideal pre workout supplement to help you perform every workout, without fail. In this article, we’ll break down its ingredients, and how they will help you perform your best. 

Carbohydrates 

Carbohydrates are a foundational part of the Workout Fuel formula, helping both strength and endurance performance. There is extensive research which supports their role in improving exercise performance, especially in sessions which last longer than 45 minutes, or during early morning training sessions or whilst fasting, when glycogen stores in the body are low. 

Carbohydrates in your pre workout supplement can offer the following benefits:

  • Decreased RPE (rating of perceived exertion) during endurance exercise.
  • Maintenance of glycogen levels which are key for sustained energy and performance.
  • A reduction in post-exercise cortisol levels, which can promote faster recovery. 

Maltodextrin and Cyclic Dextrin

Many people consume improper foods before training such as high fibre protein bars or 0 calorie drinks with caffeine, neither of which are conducive to optimised performance. We decided to include maltodextrin (a fast acting carb) and cluster dextrin (a more sustained energy release) carb in workout fuel, in order to provide a steady supply of energy without the discomfort of bloating, helping your performance throughout your entire workout.

Why we didn’t include Creatine or Beta Alanine

Creatine and beta alanine are both excellent ingredients, with proven benefits for muscle performance and endurance. However, they are both required to be taken consistently, daily, in order to saturate the body’s stores and work effectively. We recognise that not everyone takes a pre workout supplement daily, so including these in workout fuel would be largely a waste. This means that we can include efficacious doses of other performance improving ingredients. Bear in mind that you can still incorporate creatine and beta alanine into your pre workout stack by taking them separately.

BetaPower® Betaine

BetaPower® Betaine is derived from sugar beets, with 99% purity. This level of purity is not guaranteed from other Betaine products. Betaine both supports methylation (the process by which forms of nutrients we take in are turned into the usable form, such as folate to methylfolate), and acts as an osmolyte, which means it promotes cellular hydration by regulating water movement.

Research indicates that short term (7 days) and prolonged supplementation with betaine can improve resistance training performance, power output and total repetitions during exercise. 

Nootropics

Workout Fuel includes Alpha-GPC and L-Tyrosine. Both of these are nootropics, known to improve cognitive function. Alpha-GPC facilitates choline delivery to the brain, which supports neurotransmitter function which is required for memory, attention and muscle contractions. L-Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine and adrenaline, which may improve endurance, focus and perception of fatigue during strenuous exercise. Research supports both of these ingredients’ acute benefits. 

Citrulline Malate

Citrulline Malate is a key ingredient (but often underdosed) in many pre workout supplements. It promotes vasodilation, widening blood vessels to improve blood flow. This mechanism aids nutrient and oxygen delivery to the muscles, which is key for improving performance in pretty much any resistance exercise. Whilst many pre workout supplements do not include an efficacious dose, we use the research backed dosage of 6g of citrulline malate per serving. 

Caffeine & Caffeine-Free Versions

For Workout Fuel, we particularly recognised that it is not always desirable to load up on caffeine, for example before an evening session. We therefore decided to create a caffeinated and a decaffeinated version of Workout Fuel to give the flexibility you need. If you buy the decaffeinated version and feel like you need the extra boost before training, feel free to have it alongside a coffee!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key benefits of carbohydrates in Workout Fuel?

Carbohydrates in Workout Fuel help decrease perceived exertion during endurance exercise, maintain glycogen levels for sustained energy, and reduce post-exercise cortisol levels, promoting faster recovery.

Why doesn’t Workout Fuel include creatine or beta alanine?

Creatine and beta alanine require consistent daily intake to saturate the body's stores for effectiveness. Since not everyone takes a pre workout supplement daily, Workout Fuel focuses on ingredients that work acutely without the need to consume daily.

What are the cognitive benefits of Alpha-GPC and L-Tyrosine? 

Alpha-GPC facilitates choline delivery to the brain, supporting neurotransmitter function which is key for memory, attention, and muscle contractions. L-Tyrosine, a precursor to dopamine and adrenaline, may improve endurance, focus, and reduce perception of fatigue during exercise.

How does Citrulline Malate improve performance?

Citrulline Malate promotes vasodilation, widening blood vessels to improve blood flow, nutrient delivery, and oxygenation to muscles. The research-backed dose of 6 grams per serving ensures complete efficacy, compared to other pre-workouts on the market hich often underdose this ingredient.