Founded in Texas by entrepreneur Nicholas Stella, Ryse began in 2017 just before Black Friday. Their brand increased tremendously when they partnered with Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor, one of the most colorful personalities of a colorful sport. They’ve made a reputation for quality that has taken them all over the world, and now to […]

Genius Brand wears its philosophy pretty openly, from the name to the logo. It’s about science-based, research-proven supplements for athletes and gym-goers who think seriously about what they put in the body.  The perfect subject for Brainz.  Initial Impressions of Genius Pre Workout As far as packaging, Genius Brand products are pretty unassuming and refreshingly […]

Shifted is a younger brand on the supplement market, but they’re making their mark. Founded by Tom Moseman and Dr. Adam Gonzalez, Shifted promises no “pseudoscience and fancy gimmicks that overpromise and underdeliver,” but instead “well-formulated, science-backed products designed for those who demand more.”  It’s not just talk – Shifted is backing it up with […]

Wrecked Pre-Workout comes from HugeSupplements, a bodybuilding-centric company founded in 2019. They take pride in their quality and potency, and HugeSupplements products have high doses and large serving sizes to suit their image.  As a young company, HugeSupplements is continually testing and improving their formulas and developing new products. Wrecked Pre-Workout is one of their […]

Kaged is known as an elite supplement company, pitching its products to high-performance athletes and high-level amateurs. They stress their commitment to high-quality, effective ingredients, and Kaged is recognized as a leader in the field. Now, we’re putting Kaged Pre-Kaged Pre-Workout to the test.  Initial Impressions of Kaged Pre-Workout  Kaged has an appealingly simple packaging, […]

Honey Badger is the only sports nutrition brand we know of named for an early viral video, so they’ve got that going for them. Founded by Anthony Bonello in 2013, Honey Badger is inspired by the most fearless animal in the world (and viral YouTube sensation from 2011). With that kind of tenacity and verve, […]

Legion Athletics has been around almost a decade, and grown into one of the top-selling sports supplement companies in the world. They’ve based that success on real stuff, too. Legion uses only ingredients that have peer-reviewed scientific studies, sold at actually effective dosage levels, priced for value.  Legion builds on a team of scientists, educators, […]

Twin brothers Ryan and Jeff Gardner started Bucked Up in 2016, growing from a locally-sold brand to one of the leading supplement companies in the nation. Now sold in over 20,000 stores, Bucked Up made their name on their deer antler velvet extract, especially after the Ray Lewis Super Bowl “deer antler spray” controversy. Bucked […]

REDCON1 is one of the fastest-growing global supplement companies in the US, offering products ranging from supplements to apparel. REDCON1 calls themselves a “mission-driven” company, with a heart for America’s heroes. In fact, they take pride in nearly 40% of their customers identified as military, veterans, and first responders and their families.  The team at […]

Founded by fitness marketer Ryan Hughes, Ghost has been making a name in the supplement business since 2016. Ghost has made sure that their name is synonymous with transparency and honesty. The Ghost tweaked their original Legend Pre-Workout formula in 2021 with a focus on power and mental clarity.  Ghost puts a premium on the […]