Old School Labs | Blast X Advanced Pre Workout Powder, Intense Energy Booster Preworkout for Men & Women- Blue Raspberry, 20 Servings

I've had plenty of preworkouts in my years, but I'm definitely coming to appreciate this one the best. The energy delivery is strong and steady without the irritation that a lot of other preworkouts bring. Plus, I definitely feel the focus from the added nootropics. This is my new "ole reliable." Great timing too, I recently started back up a power building routine!

Whoa, I blasted off alright, thanks to 325mg of caffeine. Holy Moly, the treadmill was actually smoking when I finished on it. Then, I accidently threw a kettlebell through the gym ceiling. Get ready to Rock! There’s a lot to like about the Blast X Pre-Workout Powder besides all the essential vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and amino acids provided, and that’s their philosophical approach to producing supplements. As quoted from the container: “At Old School Labs we make premium supplements that bring back the Golden Era values of building healthy and proportionally muscular bodies.” Not only that, they provide the results of third-party analysis, also available on request. I like that. Blast X is made from non-GMO ingredients, contains no sugar and is free of allergens such as soy and gluten. The jar states “Exclusively Natural Flavors,” however the powder contains acesulfame potassium, a synthetic sugar substitute. If the term “natural” is used loosely enough, anything under the sun can be considered “natural.” Arsenic is natural too, although Blast X doesn’t contain it; I only mention it to make a point. The suggested use is one scope with 10 – 16 ounces of water, depending on how strong one wishes the flavor to be. It’s further suggested to drink it about 30 minutes before a workout. They also suggest starting with a half scoop to acclimate, a suggestion I took to heart. For those sensitive to caffeine, definitely heed that suggestion; this is rocket fuel. I started with 1/2 scoop in 14 ounces of water and found there to be plenty of flavor and sweetness, so I go with 20 ounces of water with a full scoop. The powder dissolves easily in water and I find the flavoring to have a less artificial quality than other similar supplements I’ve used. It’s plenty sweet too, which is typical of artificial sweeteners. I can live with Blast X for the benefits it provides, but I’m not personally a fan of sweet tasting things. To my taste, this is overly sweet at full strength. But that’s me; there’s a reason many things are made sweet. Blast X is easy on the taste buds and provides ingredients that appear expertly blended to enhance a workout and recovery.

The best pre-workout on the market by far! Great energy, focus and pumps! 💪🏽💪🏽

As others have pointed out, this is a good formula for my workouts (or when I know I'm going to be doing a long hike). But man the taste of this is not great. It's what kept me from consistently using this product. Overall, it works great but the taste is bad to the point of preventing me from using it.

this is a solid preworkout mix. the powder mixes completely and the taste isn't bad. i really appreciate the attention to quality. utilizing certified facilities and recognized standards is a huge plus. a lot of these have a ton of fillers and questionable manufacturing. the pump is good, the energy boost is awesome. i really like the results from this. it is a bit more expensive than some others but worth it for the quality.

I am someone who works out regularly, and I rely heavily upon various supplements to assist with my overall health, well-being and fitness goals. A pre-workout is something that I take religiously, because if I don’t, my workout is very compromised. I have tried so many brands over the years but I continue to sample new and different ones. When I came across this one I liked its contents as well as everything I read about it so I went ahead and placed an order. It arrived very quickly and I just started using it. And so far, I think it’s great. The flavor is pretty good as far as these types of powders go. It does have a chemical taste to it, but it also tastes like it’s supposed to as far as the blue raspberry. It kicks in after about 20 minutes or so and it seems to last me close to two hours. There is no heavy crash or anything afterwards, which I really appreciate. The price point is a little bit high for what you get, but it’s pretty close to being in line with the rest of them. But overall, I really like it and I’m very pleased with the results. I recommend giving it a try because I think you’ll be just as pleased as I am. I hope my review helps you to make a more well informed decision.

I've been working out for over 30 years and I've tried many different brands of pre-workout powders and this stuff is pretty good and I consider it to be above average in quality compared to others. It mixes well and has a pleasant taste and did not give me any adverse side effects. I also like that each serving has 325 mg of caffeine which helps get me going when I leave for the gym at 5am. The effects of 1 scoop tend to last me about 2 hours and really help me push through my strenuous workouts. The one downside is that this container only contains about 20 servings and at the current retail price that calculates to $2.50 per serving which is significantly more than some of the other popular brands of pre-workout mix. Also the two flavors they offer seems limited so it would be nice if they had other flavor options for people who don't' like Blue Raspberry or the Watermelon/Strawberry flavor.

This is great for some lasting energy. Mostly my daughter uses this before a ball game or practice. The raspberry flavor tastes similar to the blue raspberry jolly rancher. This does limit what you can mix it with and still taste okay. There’s a lot of things in this, vitamins and energy boosters. Definitely take care not to drink too much or you’ll feel pretty gross. It’s expensive at $40 but it is comparable to other similar products.