DIY Pre-Workout: Skip the Tub. Keep the Energy.

Let’s be honest—most pre-workouts are expensive hype in a flashy tub.

If you're looking for energy, focus, and momentum without dropping $45 a month, here are five low-cost pre-workout swaps that actually deliver:

1. Black coffee – 90% of what’s in your overpriced mix

2. Cold shower – wakes you up and resets your brain

3. High-BPM playlist – science-backed mood and energy boost

4. Fast-paced walk or light warmup – gets blood flowing

5. A clear intention – set your plan before you start; it lowers resistance

The point of pre-workout is to shift your state. You don’t need a proprietary blend to do that.

Try a few of these together and see how you feel. Save your money. Spend it on something that actually helps—like resistance bands or groceries.