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Intra-Workout
Intra-workout powders for your drink during training: choose from formulas by GN Laboratories, PEAK and Gods Rage. Compare carbohydrates, amino acids and electrolytes, as well as the amount per serving, to find a blend that fits your training routine and the supplements you already use.
What is intra-workout?
Intra-workout refers to nutrition during training. You mix the powders in this category with water and drink them during your session. An intra-workout shake does not have to contain milk or protein powder: depending on the formula, it focuses on carbohydrates, free amino acids or electrolytes.
For products to take before exercise, explore our pre-workout boosters; for an overview of the different categories, see our workout boosters.
Cluster Dextrin, amino acids or electrolytes?
Want to combine carbs and amino acids in one powder? Compare Infusion and Epic Intra. If minerals are your priority, take a look at Electrolyte Fusion. Here is an overview of the formulas:
- Infusion by GN Laboratories: Cluster Dextrin as a carbohydrate source, free amino acids such as L-leucine and L-glutamine, plus taurine and electrolytes. The blend also includes coconut water powder.
- Epic Intra by PEAK: cyclic dextrin and maltodextrin, combined with essential amino acids and minerals. Other ingredients include L-carnitine tartrate and betaine.
- Electrolyte Fusion by Gods Rage: calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium, together with L-citrulline malate, taurine and coconut milk powder. The formula therefore contains more than just electrolytes.
Cluster Dextrin is highly branched cyclic dextrin. It is a carbohydrate, not an amino acid. EAA stands for essential amino acids. The BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine and valine. If you already use individual supplements, check which additional ingredients your drink contains before combining them.
Your intra-workout drink: mixing powder and water
When preparing your drink, use the amount in grams specified for the product. One scoop is not a standard serving size. Weigh the powder and mix it with the stated amount of water in a shaker or water bottle with enough capacity. Follow the directions for the product you choose.
| Product | Powder | Water | When to take it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion | 60 g | 600 ml | During training |
| Epic Intra | 50 g as a basic serving | 600 to 700 ml | Preferably during training |
| Electrolyte Fusion, intra-workout portion | 10 g | 500 to 1,000 ml | Spread over the first half of your workout |
The full directions for Electrolyte Fusion also include a serving of 10 g in 250 to 300 ml of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training. The nutrition table is based on a total of 20 g of powder. The 10 g in your drink during training is half of that amount.
In addition to the basic serving, PEAK also specifies 1.5 to 2 servings depending on your goals and body weight. Our comparison uses 50 g of powder. For all products, follow the complete directions and warnings on the packaging.
Flavour and ingredients: choosing your variant
Infusion comes in Blueberry and Cherry, and Epic Intra in Cherry and Orange. Electrolyte Fusion offers Kaktuseis, White Beast and Saure Würmer. All three powders contain the sweetener sucralose. A fruity flavour therefore does not mean that the drink is unsweetened.
Ingredients can also differ between flavours of the same product. Infusion Blueberry contains sulphites in its colouring; both available flavours of Epic Intra contain soy lecithin. Always check the full ingredient list for your chosen variant if you need to avoid particular substances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Intra-Workout
Do I need an intra-workout supplement for every session?
No, you do not need an additional supplement for every workout. Whether you do strength or endurance training, first decide which nutrients you want to add and what you already get from food and drinks. The duration and intensity of your training are part of that decision. An intra-workout product is a supplement, not a requirement for a good workout.
Do the featured products contain caffeine?
Caffeine is not listed among the ingredients of Infusion, Epic Intra or Electrolyte Fusion. This applies to these formulas; it is not a general feature of all intra-workout products. Pre-workout means taking a product before training, intra-workout during training and post-workout afterwards. These names do not define its caffeine content.
Is a sugar-free drink also free from calories and carbohydrates?
No. A 50 g serving of Epic Intra in Cherry flavour contains 30 g of carbohydrates and 174 kcal, even though its nutrition table lists 0 g of sugar. Dextrin and maltodextrin are carbohydrates too. For planning your diet, the total carbohydrates and calories per serving matter, not just the “of which sugars” line.
How much water should I use in my intra-workout drink?
Follow the directions for your product. For example, Electrolyte Fusion specifies 500 to 1,000 ml of water for the intra-workout portion. With the same 10 g of powder, more water makes the flavour less intense; the amount of powder you consume stays the same. Check that your bottle holds the intended volume. The name “intra-workout” alone tells you neither how well a powder dissolves nor how well you personally tolerate it.
How do I compare the price per serving?
Divide the price of the tub by the number of servings at your chosen serving size. A 1,200 g tub of Infusion provides 20 servings of 60 g. With Epic Intra, 1,500 g provides 30 basic servings of 50 g. Larger servings reduce the number accordingly. This makes it easier to compare different pack sizes than looking at the tub price alone.
Can I mix my own drink from individual powders?
You can choose ingredients individually, but you should follow the quantities and directions for each product. A ready-made blend saves you from weighing several powders separately. If you also use a booster, compare both formulas so that you account for overlapping ingredients in your total intake.