Intra Workout Supplements

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Intra workout supplements are designed to be consumed during training sessions, providing nutrients when your body needs them most. From electrolytes to amino acids, these products come in convenient powder and gel formats that fit seamlessly into your routine.

Whether you're tackling high-intensity intervals, endurance sessions, or resistance training, the right intra workout nutrition can make a practical addition to your gym bag. Our range includes everything from essential amino acids to carbohydrate-based energy gels, all developed by Myprotein's expert nutritionists.

Who Should Try These

Intra workout products suit anyone engaged in prolonged or intense training sessions. If you're training for over an hour, competing in endurance events, or pushing through demanding strength sessions, these supplements offer a convenient way to maintain your intake during activity.

From HYROX competitors to marathon runners, gym-goers to functional fitness enthusiasts, intra workout supplements cater to diverse training styles. They're particularly popular among those who train fasted or schedule multiple sessions in a day, providing a practical solution for maintaining nutrient availability throughout demanding workouts.

When to Use Intra Workout Supplements

The name says it all – these supplements are formulated to be taken during your workout. For powder-based products, mix with water in a shaker or sports bottle and sip throughout your session. Energy gels are typically consumed at specific intervals during longer endurance activities.

Timing depends on your training duration and intensity. During sessions lasting 60-90 minutes or more, regular sips of an intra workout drink help maintain consistent intake. For events like marathons or ultra-endurance challenges, energy gels provide concentrated fuel at planned checkpoints along the way.

Intra Workout Supplements Benefits

Convenient Mid-Session Nutrition

Intra workout supplements deliver nutrients in easy-to-consume formats designed for use during training. Powders dissolve quickly in water, whilst gels come in portable sachets that fit in pockets or race belts, making them practical for any training environment.

Range of Formulations

Our intra workout range includes products tailored to different training needs. Choose from electrolyte blends, amino acid formulas including BCAAs and EAAs, carbohydrate-based energy gels, or comprehensive formulations that combine multiple ingredients for all-round support during exercise.

Rapid Mixing and Absorption

Designed specifically for consumption during activity, these products feature fine powders that mix instantly without clumping, and gel formulations with smooth textures. This ensures you can consume them quickly between sets or whilst maintaining pace during cardio sessions.

Supports Training Goals

Different products serve different purposes. Amino acid supplements like BCAAs provide leucine, isoleucine, and valine – three of the nine essential amino acids, and protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass¹. Carbohydrate-based gels deliver quick energy, whilst electrolyte formulas help replace minerals lost through sweat during intense or prolonged exercise.

Popular Picks

Need rapid fuel during competition? THE Energy Gel - HYROX offers a single-serving introduction to our premium intra workout formula. This sample sachet combines carbohydrates, electrolytes, and B-vitamins, letting you test the formula and flavour during one training session before purchasing the full-size tub.

FAQs

What are intra workout supplements?

Intra workout supplements are products designed to be consumed during exercise sessions. They typically come in powder or gel formats and contain various ingredients such as amino acids, carbohydrates, electrolytes, or combinations thereof, formulated specifically for use whilst training.

What's the difference between BCAAs and EAAs?

BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) contain three specific amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. EAAs (essential amino acids) provide all nine amino acids that your body cannot produce itself, which includes the three BCAAs plus six others.

Both are available as intra workout powders. BCAAs offer a focused formula, whilst EAAs provide the complete spectrum of essential amino acids that form the building blocks of protein.

How do I use intra workout powder?

Mix the recommended serving of powder with water in a shaker or sports bottle before your workout. Shake well until dissolved, then sip throughout your training session rather than consuming it all at once.

Most people find it convenient to prepare their intra workout drink at the same time as their pre-workout, keeping both bottles ready at their workout station for easy access between sets or during cardio sessions.

When should I take energy gels during training?

Energy gels are typically consumed during endurance activities lasting over an hour. Many runners and cyclists take their first gel around 45-60 minutes into their session, then continue at regular intervals of 30-45 minutes depending on intensity and personal preference.

For shorter, high-intensity sessions like HYROX events, athletes often consume gels at strategic points during the competition. Always trial your gel timing during training before using them in competitive events.

Can I mix different intra workout supplements together?

Many people combine different intra workout products – for example, adding BCAA powder to an electrolyte drink, or taking an energy gel alongside an amino acid formula. This allows you to customise your intra workout nutrition based on your specific training demands.

Start with one product to assess how your body responds, then experiment with combinations during training sessions to find what works best for your needs. Avoid mixing products if you're unsure about total ingredient amounts.

What's the difference between intra workout and post-workout supplements?

Intra workout products are formulated for consumption during exercise and typically feature rapidly-absorbed ingredients in formats that are easy to consume whilst active. Post-workout supplements are designed to be taken after training and often contain different ingredient profiles and dosages optimised for the recovery period.

You can use both as part of your complete supplement routine – intra workout products during your session, followed by post-workout nutrition once you've finished training.

Who developed Myprotein's intra workout range?

All Myprotein intra workout supplements are developed by our team of expert nutritionists who specialise in sports nutrition. They formulate each product based on current research and athlete feedback, ensuring the range meets the diverse needs of different training styles and goals.

Our development team regularly reviews and updates formulations to incorporate the latest nutritional science, whilst maintaining the quality standards and rigorous testing that Myprotein customers expect from every product.

How do I choose the right intra workout supplement?

Consider your training duration, intensity, and goals. For sessions under 60 minutes, a simple amino acid or electrolyte formula often suffices. Longer endurance sessions may benefit from carbohydrate-containing products like energy gels or comprehensive electrofuel formulations.

If you're primarily focused on resistance training, BCAA or EAA powders are popular choices. Endurance athletes often prefer products combining carbohydrates with electrolytes. Many people try different options to discover which formats and formulations suit their training style and taste preferences.

Are Myprotein's intra workout products third-party tested?

Many products in our intra workout range carry Informed Sport certification, which means they've been tested by the world-leading sports anti-doping lab, LGC. This third-party testing programme provides assurance to competitive athletes who require verified supplement quality.

Look for the Informed Sport logo on product pages to identify which intra workout supplements have undergone this rigorous testing process. This certification is particularly important for athletes subject to anti-doping regulations.

Can I use intra workout supplements if I train fasted?

Yes, many people who train fasted choose to use intra workout supplements during their sessions. Amino acid formulas like BCAAs or EAAs are particularly popular for fasted training, as they provide essential amino acids without the calories found in carbohydrate-based products.

If you typically train fasted but are undertaking particularly long or intense sessions, you might consider carbohydrate-containing intra workout products to fuel sustained performance. Experiment during regular training sessions to find what works for your fasted training approach.

1. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.