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Post-WorkoutEvidence & Dosage

Glycogen resynthesis, protein, refeed strategies.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
57
With abstract
40
Meta / Systematic / RCT
5
Highly cited
3
Publication years
2011–2026

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Top studies on Post-Workout

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength.

    J Int Soc Sports Nutr2013n=19other21 influential citations

    BACKGROUND: Chronic supplementation with creatine monohydrate has been shown to promote increases in total intramuscular creatine, phosphocreatine, skeletal muscle mass, lean body mass and muscle fiber size. Furthermore, there is robust…

  2. Effects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on CrossFit® Exercise Performance: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study.

    Nutrients2024n=21B19 influential citations

    Given the increasing popularity of CrossFit® as a high-intensity functional training program and the potential benefits of citrulline malate (CM) in enhancing exercise performance through its role as a precursor to L-arginine and…

  3. The effects of a fat loss supplement on resting metabolic rate and hemodynamic variables in resistance trained males: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial.

    Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition20168 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>While it is known that dietary supplements containing a combination of thermogenic ingredients can increase resting metabolic rate (RMR), the magnitude can vary based on the active ingredient and/or combination of active…

  4. Effects of a pre-and post-workout protein-carbohydrate supplement in trained crossfit individuals.

    SpringerPlus2014n=29E3 influential citations

    The purpose was to assess effects of a pre- and a post-workout protein-carbohydrate supplement on CrossFit-specific performance and body composition. In an open label randomized study, 13 male and 16 female trained Crossfit participants…

  5. Foam Roller Post-High-Intensity Training for CrossFit Athletes: Does It Really Help with Recovery?

    Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology2025E2 influential citations

    Background/Objectives: Foam rolling is a new and emergent recovery tool in sports. The aim of this study seeks to compare the acute effects of foam rolling and passive rest on recovery markers in CrossFit athletes following a…

  6. Effect of a Multi-Ingredient Post-Workout Dietary Supplement on Body Composition and Muscle Strength - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Journal of dietary supplements2025B2 influential citations

    The aim of the current parallel randomized controlled trial was to compare the effects of ingesting a dietary supplement admixture providing carbohydrates, leucine-fortified whey protein, creatine, &#x3b2;-hydroxy-&#x3b2;-methylbutyrate,…

  7. Nutrition in CrossFit® - scientific evidence and practical perspectives: a systematic scoping review.

    J Int Soc Sports Nutr2025n=49review2 influential citations

    BACKGROUND: CrossFit&#x24c7; sessions and competitions are characterized by high-intensity challenges that combine aerobic and anaerobic activities with short recovery periods. As a result, effective nutritional practices play a crucial…

  8. Pre-Workout Supplements and Their Effects on Cardiovascular Health: An Integrative Review.

    Journal of cardiovascular development and disease2025n=24D1 influential citations

    Dietary supplements have become a popular aid for improving training performance. Pre-workout supplements contain a mixture of ingredients used to boost physical performance, with some components having been associated with the promotion…

  9. Acute effect of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on pacing and kinetic expression during shorter and longer bouts of high intensity functional training.

    Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition2025n=10B1 influential citations

    High-intensity functional training (HIFT) varies daily workout programming, and trainees are often tasked with completing "as many repetitions as possible" (AMRAP) within a set time. Successful performance depends on fatigue management…

  10. Post-Severe-COVID-19 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Study on Patient Features and Recovery Dynamics in Correlation with Workout Intensity

    Journal of Clinical Medicine2023n=84

    The aftermath of severe COVID-19 frequently involves considerable cardiopulmonary damage, necessitating rehabilitation. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on cardiopulmonary health and assess the effectiveness of various…

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• Citrulline malate (4.4 g)
Are there safety considerations for Post-Workout?
• Not reported in the abstract. • Synephrine-containing pre-workouts were linked to chest pain, arrhythmias, syncope, and cerebrovascular disease in some cases. • Synephrine may cause significant cardiovascular effects at doses >100 mg. • People with cardiovascular disease history, smoking, alcohol use, or sedentary lifestyle were advised to seek medical advice.

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