Training-Day Essentials
What We’re Using
Every pick on this page hits the same bar as the rest of the site: third-party tested (NSF, Informed Sport, or USP), clinically-dosed, and free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, and mystery-blend proprietary formulas. Performance isn’t about stacking more — it’s about dialing in the few things that actually move strength, body composition, and endurance.
Creatine
FoundationThe single most-studied ergogenic aid. 5g/day, every day.
Creatine HCl
What Ajay takes daily. Ultra-soluble patented HCl form — 750mg per serving, batch-tested for 285+ WADA substances, ISO 17025 certified US manufacturing. No bloat, no loading phase.
Creatine Monohydrate (Creapure®)
Best-in-class monohydrate. 100% German Creapure, NSF Certified for Sport, full 5g clinical dose per serving. The purist’s pick.
Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate
Best value Creapure. Same German-sourced monohydrate at roughly half the cost per serving. NSF and Informed Sport tested.
Protein
Muscle & Repair0.7–1g per pound of goal bodyweight. Whey, grass-fed beef, or clean plant — no stevia, no mystery blends.
100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate
28g per scoop from American grass-fed cows, zero artificial sweeteners, no colorants. Third-party tested, transparent label (literally). The gold standard whey.
Naked Whey
Single ingredient: grass-fed whey concentrate from small California dairies. No sweeteners, no flavorings, no additives. Mixes into anything.
Prime Protein (Grass-Fed Beef)
Whey alternative for dairy-sensitive athletes. 21g of beef protein isolate per serving, no stevia, no gums. Ketel Wilson’s formulation — minimal and honest.
Pre-Training Energy
Clean-LabelCitrulline, beta-alanine, caffeine at clinical doses — no stimulants hiding in proprietary blends.
Pulse Pre-Workout
Fully transparent label: 8g L-citrulline, 3.6g beta-alanine, 350mg caffeine, plus betaine and L-theanine. Naturally sweetened, no artificial colors. Ajay’s heavy-training pre.
Aminos (Essential Amino Acids)
11 essential amino acids in the ratio that matches human muscle tissue. Intra-workout support without caffeine — ideal for fasted training or afternoon sessions.
Smooth Pre-Workout
For those who want the pump without jitters. Citrulline, betaine, beta-alanine, L-tyrosine — caffeine-free version available. Fully disclosed clinical doses.
Electrolytes & Hydration
Training HydrationSodium is performance. Real doses, no maltodextrin, no artificial colors.
Recharge Electrolyte Mix
1000mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60mg magnesium per stick. No sugar, no junk. The salt you actually need for long training sessions, heat, or keto/low-carb days.
Re-Lyte Electrolyte Mix
Real salt + potassium + magnesium. Naturally sweetened, lower sodium than LMNT (810mg) for those who want electrolytes without the high-sodium hit.