When should you take your intra-workout supplement, like Kaged Intra-Workout?
Of course, the answer is in the name: during your workout.
However, in this article, we’ll offer more nuance to help you get the most from the benefits of your intra-workout supplement.
Why Take Supplements During Your Workout
Nutrient timing matters. While whole foods are the foundation of any diet, properly fueling is most challenging around your workout.
This is where supplements come in. Compared to food, they get absorbed faster, providing key nutrients and building blocks like amino acids in a convenient form.
What is Kaged Intra-Workout?
Kaged Intra-Workout is a great-tasting workout supplement that provides…
And a few other ingredients to round out the formula. You can read more about the details of this supplement in this article on Kaged Intra-Workout’s ingredients.
With caffeine, BCAAs, and other ingredients, it provides clean energy along with muscle and performance support.* But when’s the best time to take it?
Option #1: If Stacked With Pre-Workout, Start Taking 30-45 Minutes Into Your Training
We originally developed Kaged Intra-Workout alongside Kaged Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Protein, as part of the “Pre-Intra-Post (PIP) Stack.”
This stack is only for long, intense workouts. If you’re doing a 45-minute arm workout, you don’t need a pre-workout and an intra-workout supplement.
However, if you’re preparing for an intense 90- to 120-minute training session, you can start sipping Kaged Intra-Workout about 30 minutes after the session begins.
The PurCaf® organic caffeine that you’ll find in Kaged Pre-Workout peaks at around 30-45 minutes. To keep that energy going, that’s when you can start to sip Intra-Workout.
By keeping your pre- and intra-workout supplement doses 30-45 minutes apart, you’ll also limit excessive “tingles.” They both contain Beta-alanine, which can cause a harmless tingling sensation (paresthesia). Staggering the doses of two Beta-alanine-containing supplements helps you get the benefits without excessive tingles.
Additionally, you’ll extend the duration of your energy and focus by not taking all your caffeine at once. This approach helps you power through your final sets, circuits, or cardio finishers that come later in a long workout session. If you’re truly pushing yourself for 90 minutes or more, this spacing strategy can help you stay energized and focused throughout.*
Option #2: At the Start of Your Workout
If you’re not taking a pre-workout at all (maybe you’re sensitive to caffeine, or you find pre-workout formulas too strong), you can opt to start sipping Intra-Workout right at the beginning of your training. Here’s why:
Great if you tend to “crash” at the end of your training.
Intra-Workout includes 124mg of PurCaf® organic caffeine, helping you stay energized and mentally focused throughout your entire session. If you lose steam 40 minutes into your workout, starting with Intra-Workout right away can help you finish strong.
If you tend to skimp out on your last sets or skip your cardio “finisher.”
Giving your body additional support from muscle-fueling BCAAs and Beta-alanine can help you stay motivated. The caffeine provides a steady lift, so you’re less likely to bail on those tough finishing sets.
Option #3: As a Pre-Workout Alternative
If you prefer a more moderate dose of caffeine—or you train in the afternoon and want to keep your caffeine levels in check—Kaged Intra-Workout can also act as a standalone pre-workout substitute. With 124mg of caffeine, you’ll get a solid energy boost to kickstart your workout without overdoing it. You also get:
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BCAAs for muscle support: 5 g of fermented branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to help protect muscle tissue during training.*
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L-citrulline for pump: 3 g of fermented L-citrulline to promote muscle pumps.*
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Beta-alanine for endurance: 1.6 g of CarnoSyn® Beta-alanine, which helps support longer workouts by buffering acid in your muscles.
For many people, this is the sweet spot of energy, focus, and muscle support without the higher caffeine loads found in some pre-workouts.
Can You Take Kaged Intra-Workout on Off Days? (Option #4)
Wondering if you can still take Intra-Workout on days you’re not training? Yes. Many on Team Kaged have said they like to use it on their off days as a coffee or energy drink replacement. Here’s why:
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BCAAs: Most energy drinks don’t provide muscle-supporting amino acids. With Kaged Intra-Workout, you’re still supplying your muscles with BCAAs to help maintain that anabolic environment.*
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Caffeine: At 124mg, it’s right around the dose of a strong cup of coffee—enough for a comfortable energy lift without too many jitters.
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Beta-alanine: This ingredient works best when taken consistently, as it builds up in muscle tissues over time. Getting a dose on off days helps you maintain carnosine levels so you’re ready to crush your next training session.
If you’re looking for a simple, clean energy source on your rest days, giving your body a little extra muscle support and endurance-boosting compounds can keep you on track with your goals—even when you’re not in the gym.
Ready to Train with More Energy and Muscle Support?*
Kaged Intra-Workout is a convenient, clean-energy supplement that fits into your routine—whether you stack it with a pre-workout for long training sessions, use it alone for a moderate yet effective caffeine boost, or reach for it on off days for a little extra muscle and energy support.*
It comes in a delicious blue raspberry flavor.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
