The Fitties Journal

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Pre-Workout Supplements: What Actually Works

March 04, 2026Robert Martin

Most pre-workouts lean on excessive caffeine and label theater. This guide breaks down which ingredients are backed by research, which are filler, and includes a free scorecard to rate your...

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Berberine Supplements: What the Research Shows

March 04, 2026Robert Martin

Berberine has been called everything from "nature's Ozempic" to a metabolic miracle. The clinical data tells a more interesting, more nuanced story. Here's what the research actually supports, who berberine...

Man scooping FitBoost+ pre-workout powder in a gym setting

How to Read a Pre-Workout Label

March 03, 2026Robert Martin

Most pre-workout labels are designed to impress, not inform. Learn how to read the Supplement Facts panel, evaluate ingredient dosing, and separate real performance support from marketing noise.

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How to Read Supplement Labels

October 07, 2025Robert Martin

Most supplement labels are designed to impress, not inform. This guide breaks down every section of the Supplement Facts panel, explains what ingredient forms and dosages actually tell you, and...