Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., CISSN, CSCS*D

Description:

This talk will focus on the performance benefits of pre-workout supplements along with the potential downsides of regular use and safety implications, particularly for athletes. The talk will first cover the definition of pre-workout supplements and a summary of ingredients commonly found in these products. Following, we will discuss the purported benefits along with the rationale for use. Next, a summary of the literature regarding the acute and long-term performance benefits of pre-workout supplements will be discussed. Lastly, the potential safety implications and considerations for drug-tested athletes regarding pre-workout supplement use will be covered.

The audience will learn how to:

• Identify common ingredient profiles of ingredients in pre-workout supplements and purported benefits. 
• Understand the user habits and applications of pre-workout supplements! Identify the evidence-based acute performance benefits of pre-workout supplements
•  Identify the evidence-based long-term benefits of pre-workout supplements. 
• Describe the risks of adverse events and the safety implications of ingesting pre-workout supplements for athletes.
  

1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.