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Claire Cameron

This viral workout hack claims to boost performance — science says otherwise


Have you ever taken a workout supplement? I have some friends and family who swear that they need their pre-, during-, and post-workout tonics, shakes, and drinks, or else something no doubt terrible will occur and their workout will be deeply pointless. Personally, I’ve tried some protein powders — even went through a peanut butter flavor protein-powder phase that I now can’t stand the smell of, never mind knocking it back. Or indeed, knocking it back dry.

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