{"id":32372,"date":"2023-10-25T11:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=32372"},"modified":"2023-11-03T14:06:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:06:40","slug":"lift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Give Gifts That Make Muscles Merry With Our Holiday ‘Lift Guide’"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all suffered our fair share of awkward gift exchanges over the years. The two-sizes-too-small hand-knit sweater from Aunt Sue, the $20 gift card for restaurants with $40 entrees, the blatant re-gifting of board games. It can be brutal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If only those well-meaning friends and family members knew how easy it is to please their gym-going loved ones: Just keep them stocked on their favorite fuel!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This holiday season, casually send this Lift Guide (yes, that\u2019s <em>Lift<\/em> Guide, not Gift Guide) to anyone who might be stuffing something in your stocking. And, keep its sure-to-please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports supplements<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/drinks-snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snacks<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/drinks-snacks\/protein-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drinks<\/a> in mind when shopping for your crew. From pre-workout pump-ups to protein-packed treats, these bestsellers are sure to make muscles merry and fuel everyone’s yule! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pre Picks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32473\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/pre-workout\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=1480%2C614&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1480,614\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"PRE WORKOUT\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"lift guide pre-workout supplements\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32473\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/pre-workout\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=1480%2C614&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1480,614\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"PRE WORKOUT\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32473 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"lift guide pre-workout supplements\" width=\"1480\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PRE-WORKOUT.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> power your workouts with Christmas cookies all month long, but if you really want to put those gingerbreads to good use, pair them with one of these must-have supps for a performance worth celebrating. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre supplements<\/a> will help the lifter in your life squeeze in that extra rep, turn up the heat on the treadmill, and go harder all-around. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bodytech-creatine-monohydrate-100-pure-5-gm-18-oz-powder\/vs-1357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BodyTech 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate Powder<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the unsung hero of any lifter\u2019s routine, mixing into their stack without a hint of flavor but powering performance in a major way. It\u2019s got a slew of science to back its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/which-creatine-supplement-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits for strength and muscle-building<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a must-have for anyone looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/diet-changes-for-bulking-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make big gains this holiday season<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the faint of stomach, creatine in hydrochloride form, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/creatine-hcl-unflavored-1-98-oz-powder\/kgm1011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>KAGED Creatine HCl<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the gift that keeps on giving, ensuring gym-goers can crush workouts without a shred of tummy upset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, sometimes you need a not-so-subtle boost to power through the workout of the day, which is why a top-notch pre-workout is always a good option to put under the tree. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/altered-strength-cherry-ice-14-39-powder\/vs-4154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BodyTech Elite Altered Strength Pre-Workout<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings the heat with a potent combination of 333 milligrams of natural caffeine, seven grams of citrulline to promote pumps, and a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nootropics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nootropics<\/a> (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/popular-herbs\/ashwagandha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ashwagandha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/popular-herbs\/mushrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mushroom extracts<\/a>) for intense focus. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/godzilla-pre-workout-200-mg-strawberry-kiwi-40-oz-powder\/rys0033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RYSE Godzilla Pre-Workout<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another heavy-hitter, combining a hardcore dose of caffeine (about 400 milligrams) with a slew of other ingredients (including five clinically studied trademarks) for city-crushing pumps and general workout destruction. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/thavage-pre-workout-blackberry-lemonade-1-1-lb-powder\/grw0004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RAW CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meanwhile, may not go as hard on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/caffeine-metabolizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caffeine<\/a> front (a serving contains about 150 milligrams), but bodybuilding legend Chris Bumstead designed it with all sorts of other power players like l-tyrosine, Alpha GPC, Huperzine A, and Synephrine to get the fat burning, blood flowing, and energy revving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-pre-workout?shipping=on\">SHOP MORE PRE FAN FAVORITES HERE.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Intra Picks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32472\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/intra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=1480%2C614&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1480,614\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"INTRA\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"lift guide intra workout supplements\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32472\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/intra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=1480%2C614&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1480,614\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"INTRA\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32472 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"lift guide intra workout supplements\" width=\"1480\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/INTRA.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the gift of a pumped-up performance doesn\u2019t end with the supplements you sip before you start your grind; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right intra-workout supplements<\/a> keep exercisers churning through set after set without running out of gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying hydrated is key here, so consider gifting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electrolyte supplement<\/a> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/i-v-drink-mix-golden-cherry-10-box-es\/lqv-10837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which contains three times the amount of electrolytes as most sports drinks, in addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential vitamins<\/a> like B12 and C. The drink mix also uses a precise combination of sodium, potassium, and glucose, to ensure the water it\u2019s added to gets into your bloodstream and hydrates your cells at lightning speed. Another solid option: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bpn-electrolytes-lemon-lime-10-9-oz-powder\/bpe-10560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bare Performance Nutrition\u2019s Electrolytes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which contains zero sugar but a notable dose of electrolytes (including 500 milligrams of sodium) for maximum fluid regulation so dehydration doesn\u2019t impact performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/electrolyte-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How High-Sodium Electrolyte Supplements Can Help Heavy Sweaters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If muscle is a priority for your favorite gym devotee, they\u2019ll need a steady supply of important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/amino-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amino acids<\/a> for maximum endurance and muscle recovery while they sweat. XTEND\u2019s aminos are always a popular option, and their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/xtend-ripped-strawberry-kiwi-strawberry-kiwi-17-7-oz-powder\/s2-1064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RIPPED BCAA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains an impressive seven grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branched-chain amino acids<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/healthy-weight\/metabolism-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fat-burning ingredients<\/a> like CLA and Capsimax to support fat loss and muscle mass at the same time. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/critical-aminos-xt-strawberry-lemonade-15-9-oz-powder\/vs-6055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BodyTech Critical Aminos XT<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also delivers BCAAs with an extra punch of citrulline, carnitine, and glutamine to support energy and recovery. Some exercisers prefer to down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EAAs (essential amino acids)<\/a> over the usual BCAAs, since EAAs cover <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the must-have amino acids that the body can\u2019t produce on its own. In that case, go for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/raw-eaa-kiwi-blueberry-11-11-oz-powder\/grw0011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RAW EAAs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a no-nonsense, high-quality formula that offers all nine of the essential aminos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-intra?shipping=on\">SHOP MORE INTRA FAN FAVORITES HERE. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Post Picks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/post-workout\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=1480%2C614&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1480,614\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"POST WORKOUT\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt=\"post-workout protein powders and snacks\" width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/post-workout\/\" 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and snacks\" width=\"1480\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/POST-WORKOUT.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of their specific goals or workout of choice, you can bet that most fitness lovers are downing protein after a good sweat, which is why gifting the muscle-building macronutrient (in any form!) is pretty much always a winning idea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For creamy shakes and muscle-building baked goods, grab a tub of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein powder<\/a> with a cult following. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/optimum-nutrition-100-whey-gold-vanilla-ice-cream-2-lb-powder\/op-1008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Optimum Nutrition100% Gold Standard Whey<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which packs in 24 grams of a blend of whey proteins in each scoop) has been a standout for pretty much forever\u2014and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/optimum-nutrition-100-whey-gold-vanilla-ice-cream-2-lb-powder\/op-1008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanilla Ice Cream flavor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is delicious both plain in water and mixed into more elaborate recipes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/iso-100-gourmet-chocolate-5-lb-powder\/d4-3004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Powder<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another classic that\u2019s withstood the test of time, offering 25 grams of quick-digesting hydrolyzed whey protein isolate, 5.5 grams of BCAAs, and 2.7 grams of muscle-loving leucine in each rich chocolatey serving. If you want to give the gift of fresh new flavor from a popular new-kid-on-the-block brand, though, go for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ghost-whey-protein-cinnabon-cinnamon-roll-2-lb-powder\/ghs-11242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>GHOST Cinnabon Whey Protein<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This blend of whey proteins delivers 25 grams of muscle TLC per scoop and tastes <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like the sticky-sweet cinnamon buns you no doubt gorged on at the mall as a middle-schooler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/building-muscle-and-long-term-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proof That Building Muscle Is A Must For Long-Term Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the cheer of post-workout protein can also come in the form of decadent, creative snacks, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/barebells-protein-bar-salted-peanut-caramel-12-bar-s\/bar-11151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Barebells Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which tastes like your favorite candy bar but contains zero added sugar and offers 16 grams of protein to support recovery. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/vaughn-treats-marshmallow-crispies-original-mallow-12-bar-s\/vnt-10858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Vaughn\u2019s Treats Original Mallow Marshmallow Crispies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also promise to delight, sneaking 10 grams of protein into a buttery, sticky treat you\u2019d want to fill an entire stocking (and your gym bag) with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-post?shipping=on\"><strong>SHOP MORE POST FAN FAVORIES HERE. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Drink Picks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32474\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/lift-guide\/otg\/\" 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"on the go drinks\" width=\"1480\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201480%20614%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=1024%2C425&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=768%2C319&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg?resize=560%2C232&ssl=1 560w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OTG.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy drinks to protein shakes<\/a>, you can bet fitness buffs would rather be sipping on their favorite on-the-go bevs than eggnog or mulled wine, so call yourself Santa and put a case under the tree for them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all-day enjoyment, pick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/prime-hydration-strawberry-watermelon-12-drink-s\/prh0019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>PRIME Hydration Drinks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are having a real moment and pack in BCAAs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/antioxidants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidants<\/a>, electrolytes (they\u2019re made with coconut water!), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zinc<\/a> for healthy hydration, recovery, and immunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, energy drink aficionados will love the sharp focus and clean, all-day boost of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ryse-fuel-200mg-sour-blue-raspberry-12-drink-s\/rys-11524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RYSE Fuel Energy Drinks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which come in a handful of fun licensed flavors (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ryse-fuel-200mg-sour-blue-raspberry-12-drink-s\/rys-11524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sour Punch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and contain 200 milligrams of natural caffeine, 500 milligrams of taurine, and a full spectrum of vitamins. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bum-energy-citrus-burst-12-drink-s\/bum-11570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BUM Energy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also brings a smooth pump-up with as much caffeine as your average 12-ounce coffee (that\u2019s about 112 milligrams), plus Cognizin citicoline for max brain power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s creamy goodness on the wishlist, go for a best-selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on-the-go protein shake<\/a> like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/molk-rtd-chocolate-12-drink-s\/jko0036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JOCKO Fuel Molk Protein Shake<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is made from grass-fed cows, contains zero artificial sweeteners, offers a hefty 30 grams of protein, and just so happens to be a good source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/calcium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calcium<\/a>, too. Or, opt for a classic like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/lean-body-salted-caramel-12-drinks\/zf-2146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labrada Nutrition Lean Body Shake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Available in 10 (yes, 10!) milkshake-level flavors, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/lean-body-salted-caramel-12-drinks\/zf-2146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salted Caramel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this fan favorite contains an unbeatable 40 grams of protein and is fortified with 22 vitamins and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minerals<\/a> for nutrition that\u2019s as complete as it is crave-worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/lift-guide-drinks?shipping=on\"><strong>SHOP MORE DRINK FAN FAVORITES HERE. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all suffered our fair share of awkward gift exchanges over the years. The two-sizes-too-small hand-knit sweater from Aunt Sue, the $20 gift card for restaurants with $40 entrees, the blatant re-gifting of board games. It can be brutal. 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