Author: Oleksandr Maksymenko (5 years as FPA-Certified Nutritionist, MS in Sports Dietetics)
Designed by Redcon1, total war pre-workout is a supplement formulated to enhance focus, increase energy, and boost muscular strength and endurance. With Redcon producing so many awesome choices, choosing the best total war pre workout flavor can be tricky. I’ve reviewed my top 7 flavors below to help you out.
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In a hurry and can’t keep reading? How about you check out the REDCON1 Total War Pre Workout Powder Sour Gummy Bear.
If you have a sweet tooth and you're looking for a pre-workout that tastes just like your favorite sweets, the sour gummy flavor hits the mark.
Top 7 Best Total War Pre Workout Flavors Reviewed
- Sour Gummy - Top Pick
- Strawberry Kiwi - Runner Up
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Baja Bomb
- Vice City
- Cali Splash
- Orange Crush
The table below shows the best total war flavors ranked according to the most important factors using customer reviews as a guide.
Founded in 2016, Redcon1 offers health and fitness supplements to a wide range of recreational gym users and athletes from beginners to elite level.
The brand’s mission is to create the highest quality supplements possible to give customers the most out of their workout experience. They produce protein powders, protein bars, apparel, and pre-workouts such as the total war that I'm reviewing in this article.
Total war is a popular pre-workout supplement that's often compared to other popular pre-workouts like Cellucor and Optimum Nutrition. Redcon1 total war pre-workout increases muscular endurance and strength, enhances energy, and increases focus via their combination of scientifically proven ingredients.
Each of the 7 total war flavors I’ve reviewed uses a serving size of 14.7 grams. With 320 mg of caffeine as key active ingredient included in each flavor, the total war certainly packs a punch.
In terms of the additional ingredients with a scientific basis, each flavor contains 3.2 grams of beta-alanine to increase fatigue resistance and training capasity, and 6 grams of citrulline malate to increase blood flow to working muscles and improve overall athletic performance.
Each main ingredient is dosed well according to current scientific research.
Elite athletes who recommend the Redcon1 Total War Pre Workout include:
Let's get into my top 7 flavors and the differences between each one.
1. Sour Gummy - Top Pick
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 or 50 serving tubs
- Serving: 14.7 grams
If you have a sweet tooth and you're looking for a pre-workout that tastes just like your favorite sweets, the sour gummy flavor hits the mark. It combines sweet and sour and is one of the most popular and well-reviewed total war flavors offered by Redcon1.
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The sour gummy flavor comes in two size options offering 15 or 30 servings with each active ingredient listed on the label. It’s my top pick best total war flavor.
Positives:
Tastes just like sour gummy bears
15 and 30-serving tub options
Extremely well reviewed flavor choice
Could be better:
Some users report a chemical-like taste
2. Strawberry Kiwi - Runner-up
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
With the strawberry kiwi flavor, Redcon1 has designed another excellent total war flavor choice that combines the sweetness of the strawberry with the sour kiwi taste to provide a range of flavors that come through at different points when drinking.
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It's another excellent sweet and sour pre-workout option. The strawberry kiwi flavor comes in a 30-serving tub option that’s well-reviewed online.
Positives:
Sweet Strawberry + sour kiwi flavor mix
Well reviewed flavor choice
Could be better:
Some users have reported a medicine-like taste
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
If you want to play it a little safer with a more generic proven flavor, the total war blue lemonade is a great choice. Imagine drinking a blue Gatorade that has a mild lemonade aftertaste.
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That's what you're getting with the blue lemonade flavor. It's refreshing and slightly tart, making it a great option for first-time total war users.
Positives:
Great first-time flavor option
Combines the taste of blue Gatorade with lemonade
Refreshing mixed with water and ice
Could be better:
Some people might prefer a stronger taste
4. Baja Bomb
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
If you’re a big fan of pineapple (not just on pizza) then the total war Baja Bomb flavor is definitely for you. It provides a refreshing juice-like flavor that is great on a hot day when combined with water and ice.
photo by hk_gymmn
If you're someone who can't decide between sweet and sour, go with this flavor. Its offers both flavors but not as strong as some of the other total war choices
Positives:
Provides a refreshing pineapple juice-like flavor
The sweet and sour flavors aren't too overpowering
Could be better:
Some users have reported the pineapple taste isn't strong enough
5. Vice City
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
Launched as part of the vice city collection, the total war vice city flavor combines pina colada and strawberry to give a nice summer-like taste that's known by users as the taste of freedom.
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The different flavor profiles in the vice city option mean you may taste sweet from the berries and sour from the pineapple at different points providing a different taste experience.
Positives:
Nice summer-like taste when drinking
Clear allergen warning on the label
Could be better:
The flavor leaves a chalky aftertaste in your mouth
6. Cali Splash
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
The Cali splash total war pre-workout flavor was produced by Redcon1 in honor of the famous gym chain Gold's Gym with the gym logo and famous tagline ‘The Mecca of Bodybuilding’ present on the front of the tub. It has the famous Venice beach on the tub background.
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The Cali splash flavor gives a fruity combination of cherry, pineapple, and apple that hits all the flavors in terms of sweet and sour tastes. If you're wanting a pre-workout flavor that gives you a bit of everything and looks good, go with the Cali splash.
Positives:
Fruity sweet and sour taste mix
Nice limited edition tub design
Could be better:
The cherry flavor is reported to taste strange from some users
7. Orange Crush
- Item Form: Powder
- Best For: Overall Exercise Performance, Muscular Endurance, Reducing Fatigue, Training Volume, Pumping
- Caffeine: 320 mg
- Special Ingredients: 3.2 g Beta-Alanine / 6 g Citrulline Malate
- Package Options: 30 servings
- Serving: 14.7 grams
Orange crush is one of the most popular supplement flavor options and for good reason. The total war orange crush offers strong citrusy flavors without having to squeeze a bunch of oranges before your gym session.
It makes you feel like you're drinking a nice, refreshing cup of orange juice that provides a workout kick and leaves you feeling good.
Positives:
Provides a citrusy orange flavor
Great when mixed with other fruits
Could be better:
The orange flavor has been reported as too strong by some users
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Total War Pre Workout Consumption Tips
Follow the pre-workout tips below to take your total war safely and effectively:
1. Timing
Timing should be the main pre-workout consideration and can change the effect if not done correctly. Take the pre-workout approximately 30 minutes before the activity.
If you plan on a longer session, you might want to take it midway through to provide an extra energy boost towards the end.
2. Testing
Pre-workouts contain a mixture of ingredients that all have different effects on your body. This can vary with each individual meaning it’s important to test the pre-workout at a lower dose and build from there to find your tolerance level.
3. Mixing
Whilst you can find many videos online of people dry scooping pre workout, don’t do it. Follow the product guidelines, adding the correct amount of water and ice if desired.
If you want to change the pre workout taste, add a suitable ingredient and blend.
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4. Ingredients
The main ingredients in pre-workouts include caffeine, creatine and Beta-Alanine, plus L-Citrulline and betaine as adittional ingredients.
At the same time, to get the desired effect, it is important that some of the ingredients are contained in minimum effective doses. This primarily concerns citrulline, wich should be at least 6 grams, and betaine, which should be 1.25-2.5 grams to get potential effect.
As for beta-alanine, the single dose in total war is high, so be aware that it may cause a burning and tingling sensation. This is a harmless side effect.
5. What to Seek?
Following are the research-based components of a pre-workout, ranked according to their proven efficacy.
FAQ
Is total war a strong pre workout?
With 320 mg of caffeine total war is considered a strong, high stimulation pre-workout. If you are a beginner, divide the indicated serving by at least 2 to asses your individual reaction.
How do you make your total war pre workout taste better?
If you’re looking for a better taste, consider blending the powder with frozen fruit, coconut water, or adding in citrus fruit juices. Use the predominant pre-workout flavor to choose a suitable matching ingredient to balance the taste.
Conclusion
Out of the 7 choices I’ve reviewed above, the Sour Gummy Bear flavor is my top pick best tasting total war pre workout. It's a fantastic option for sweet lovers, combining strong sweet and sour tastes to provide a nice flavor kick before your workout.
Make sure to test your dose tolerance before consuming the full recommended dose and use it 30 mins before a workout or halfway through a longer duration session.
Which is your favorite total war flavor? Do you agree with my top choices above? Let me know!
References:
- BETA-ALANINE (Β-ALANINE) // SDA: https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/factsheets/supplements/beta-alanine.html
- Gold's Gym // Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold%27s_Gym
- Citrulline // Examine: https://examine.com/supplements/citrulline/
- Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements, safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review // Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0247-6
- Photos made by redcon1.com
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