In Episode 155 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben, Mike, and a panel of beta-testers from the PricePlow Discord sit down with Dan Grasso from MuscleTech to dive into the evolution of the fan-favorite pre-workout, EuphoriQ.
Recognized for its balanced power and clean focus, EuphoriQ shortly turned a staple within the complement group after its preliminary launch with paraxanthine. Dan, who has been integral to the event of EuphoriQ V2, takes us by the journey from the unique components to this newly upgraded model, revealing the thought course of and buyer suggestions that influenced every enhancement.
All through the episode, the workforce explores how V2 preserves what made EuphoriQ standard whereas bettering on pump, endurance, and psychological readability with adjusted doses of substances like L-citrulline, nitrates, and tyrosine. Dan highlights MuscleTech’s method to incorporating suggestions and adapting the components to align with evolving buyer expectations, whereas sustaining the model’s dedication to efficient, scientifically-backed merchandise.
Along with product formulation, the dialogue covers EuphoriQ V2’s distribution technique, taste improvement, and MuscleTech’s plans for broader accessibility. Tune in for an interesting dialog on the craft of refining a premium pre-workout, together with unique insights into MuscleTech’s imaginative and prescient for the way forward for efficiency dietary supplements.
00:00 – Introduction to EuphoriQ V2
On Episode #155 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike, Ben, Dan Grasso from MuscleTech, and the group will focus on and evaluate MuscleTech’s EuphoriQ V2 pre-workout. EuphoriQ V1, a preferred product recognized for its power and focus-boosting results, initially launched with a singular ingredient, paraxanthine. The dialogue kicks off with Dan Grasso explaining the event of V2, emphasizing the modifications made based mostly on two years of suggestions. This new model goals to boost the unique’s attraction whereas preserving its core performance as a balanced pre-workout that avoids overstimulation, aiming as a substitute for clean, sustained power.
00:45 – The Evolution from V1 to V2
Dan Grasso discusses the evolution of EuphoriQ V2, noting that whereas MuscleTech hardly ever reworks product traces, they felt V1’s success and consumer suggestions warranted enhancements. EuphoriQ V1 was standard for its non-jittery, regular power supplied by paraxanthine, and V2 seeks to construct on that basis whereas rising the pre-workout’s depth.
Key modifications embrace elevating L-citrulline from 4 to six grams and including nitrates to amplify pumps, eradicating NooLVL from the components, and incorporating Senactiv and a brand new electrolyte mix to assist endurance and hydration. To enhance focus, the tyrosine content material was doubled to 1.5 grams, and small quantities of yohimbine had been added to supply an additional power enhance with out overstimulation. Dan highlights that V2 goals to maintain the graceful, sustained expertise of V1 whereas bringing customers stronger power, pump, and focus results.
06:15 – Consumer Experiences and Suggestions
Ben asks if the components was launched when testers sampled EuphoriQ V2, and it’s clarified that it wasn’t but public. Ben shares his enthusiasm for the addition of yohimbine, a favourite of his, particularly because it was highlighted across the time of his personal video praising its results. He loved the extra “kick” V2 supplied, putting it extra firmly as a pre-workout fairly than only a focus support.
Others on the panel agree, noting that V2 enhances the pump and focus, due to the tweaked mix, which swaps out nooLVL for greater doses of L-citrulline and provides nitrates. Dan mentions that including a gentle dose of yohimbine was a strategic selection, giving simply sufficient of an power enhance with out the frequent negative effects related to greater doses of the compound. Total, the workforce agrees that V2 delivers a extra well-rounded pre-workout expertise than V1, offering stronger focus, pump, and power whereas sustaining a clean really feel.
10:45 – Focus and Efficiency Insights
Alex begins sharing his expertise with EuphoriQ V2, noting its spectacular focus, particularly in comparison with V1, which he attributes to the added yohimbine. He describes how the improved focus helped him by a rigorous 40-minute CrossFit exercise. Testing the product at totally different occasions, Alex stories no overstimulation or crash, even when combining it with different power drinks. The dialogue continues as Victoria feedback on the unexpectedly clean results of yohimbine at a ten mg label, with Dan clarifying that the precise yield is barely 0.6 mg of yohimbine, fastidiously adjusted to keep away from overwhelming stimulation.
Ben provides that he appreciates this reasonable method, particularly in comparison with different merchandise with extra intense doses. Nick shares his expertise utilizing EuphoriQ V2 each within the morning and night, noting that even with the yohimbine, it didn’t disrupt his sleep when taken late. The group agrees that V2 offers a robust however balanced pre-workout enhance, with Alex calling it a “high-stim every day driver” appropriate for normal use, and Nick appreciating the shortage of jittery aftereffects, which makes it straightforward to transition to on a regular basis duties post-workout.
18:00 – Comparative Evaluation with Different Pre-Exercises
Ben asks Nick to check EuphoriQ V2 to his favourite high-stim pre-workouts, with Nick noting that whereas he enjoys intense power boosts, he prefers V2’s balanced stimulation. He appreciates that V2 offers a strong push throughout exercises however doesn’t go away him overstimulated afterward, making it appropriate for his every day routine. Ben agrees, calling V2 a “high-stim every day driver” that he might use regularly with out feeling burnt out.
Dan and others focus on the advantages of V2 as a product that delivers on all fronts—focus, power, and pump—with out extreme negative effects, even when used a number of occasions per week. The workforce collectively views V2 as a superb selection for customers on the lookout for a robust, constant pre-workout expertise that doesn’t overwhelm, balancing high-stim power with usability for normal exercises.
22:00 – Taste Improvements and Preferences
Clayton shares his expertise utilizing EuphoriQ V2 throughout “Squattober,” emphasizing the product’s robust focus and endurance assist, which helped him by high-intensity, tempo-focused exercises with out soreness. He credit the added electrolytes and nitrates for maintaining him hydrated and energized. Ben and Alex speculate that Synactiv, recognized for aiding restoration and lowering fatigue, doubtless contributed to Clayton’s decreased soreness.
Dan agrees that whereas EuphoriQ V2 isn’t marketed for restoration, the mix of electrolytes and efficiency substances can have a optimistic influence. The group additionally discusses how the flavour profiles of V2 have improved in comparison with V1. Strawberry Kiwi and Rocket Pop are famous as particularly pleasurable and refreshing, whereas Dan hints at a future grape taste launch. Dan mentions that latest enhancements in in-house flavoring have allowed MuscleTech to make their merchandise extra universally interesting, leading to higher style and drinkability throughout all new flavors.
26:00 – Exploring Distinctive Flavors: Watermelon and Yuzu Lemonade
The group dives deeper into the brand new flavors of EuphoriQ V2, with Clayton expressing his fondness for the Yuzu Lemonade taste from V1, hoping it’d make a return. Dan explains that whereas Yuzu Lemonade was distinctive and flavorful, it was difficult to market as a result of its unfamiliarity amongst customers. To make the flavour work, they’d even included pineapple notes to boost the style.
Dan provides that whereas Yuzu Lemonade and different much less frequent flavors may make restricted reappearances, the workforce’s present technique focuses on extra universally interesting flavors like Strawberry Kiwi and Rocket Pop, that are standard and recognizable. He additionally mentions MuscleTech’s shift to a seasonal taste rotation to maintain the product line thrilling, permitting for the occasional return of fan-favorite flavors like Yuzu sooner or later. The workforce displays on the progress MuscleTech has made in taste high quality, with Dan crediting latest advances in in-house taste improvement.
30:15 – The Way forward for V2: Retail Methods and Availability
Ben shifts the dialog to the retail distribution technique for EuphoriQ V2. Dan explains that V2 might be obtainable in most of the identical places as V1, together with Walmart, GNC, and key unbiased shops like Diet Corners and Pure Physique. Whereas an easier, “necessities” model of EuphoriQ is already obtainable at Walmart at a lower cost level, V2 will stay a premium, specialty product for brick-and-mortar shops and on-line.
Dan shares that MuscleTech’s aim is to have V2 obtainable wherever customers choose to buy, with Amazon distribution deliberate later. This method displays the model’s purpose to make EuphoriQ accessible whereas sustaining value consistency throughout varied channels. The dialogue underscores MuscleTech’s intention to cater to each mass-market and specialty prospects by providing totally different product variations for every market section.
33:30 – Enhancing Focus: The Position of Tyrosine and Paraxanthine
Nick emphasizes the improved focus he experiences with EuphoriQ V2 in comparison with V1, attributing it to the mixture of paraxanthine and the elevated tyrosine dose. He notes that pairing these substances appears to amplify the main focus impact, making him really feel extra mentally engaged throughout exercises with out being distracted by potential negative effects from yohimbine.
Dan agrees, explaining that whereas V1 initially had a decrease tyrosine dose, they acknowledged that doubling it to 1.5 grams in V2 would enhance focus, particularly since different focus-enhancing substances like NooLVL and NeuroFactor had been changed. This adjustment allowed them to ship a heightened psychological readability that has turn out to be a standout characteristic in V2. The workforce agrees that the boosted tyrosine is vital in making V2 really feel like a considerable enchancment over V1 for focus-driven customers.
36:15 – Expectations vs. Actuality: Suggestions on V2 Samples
Ben brings up the synergy between tyrosine and paraxanthine in EuphoriQ V2, noting that many pre-workout customers depend on these merchandise to counteract sleep deprivation and keep exercise motivation. He appreciates how tyrosine, notably at greater doses, helps this want by enhancing focus, particularly for customers who might not be high-level athletes however want a psychological enhance.
Dan asks if anybody was stunned by the components modifications in V2, to which Alex responds that he initially anticipated parts from MuscleTech’s discontinued Burn IQ product could be included. Though Burn IQ’s parts didn’t make it into V2, the workforce agrees that the main focus and power in V2 are a satisfying evolution from V1. Nick additionally appreciates the added pump substances, like nitrates, which he would have beforehand stacked with V1 for enhanced results. Dan explains that the nitrates don’t intrude with paraxanthine, because the latter shortly absorbs, permitting V2 to ship each a potent power kick and elevated blood circulation with out compromising both profit.
40:45 – Potential for New Nootropic Merchandise
Dan addresses Nick’s remark in regards to the potential interplay between nitrates and stimulants, explaining that whereas there’s anecdotal proof that nitrates can cut back the depth of stimulant results, paraxanthine works in another way. As a result of paraxanthine is absorbed instantly with out the same old caffeine processing steps, it maintains its stimulant influence even when paired with nitrates. Dan emphasizes that V2’s components was fastidiously crafted to retain a robust stimulant impact with out compromising the added pump substances, making it well-rounded for each power and efficiency. This method ensures that customers expertise the supposed advantages of each stimulants and pump enhancers in a single product.
42:15 – The Science Behind Beta-Alanine and Consumer Experiences
The dialogue shifts to potential new merchandise that includes paraxanthine. Nick asks if MuscleTech is contemplating a nootropic powered by paraxanthine. Dan explains that whereas they’ve explored varied product ideas, together with paraxanthine throughout classes, making a standalone nootropic isn’t within the quick plans because of the excessive price of paraxanthine and the challenges of balancing its value with efficient ingredient dosages.
The group then discusses the extreme beta-alanine tingles they felt with V1 and speculate on why V2’s tingles really feel barely milder. Dan explains that the manufacturing course of for beta-alanine can range, and the “bench samples” they examined might not replicate the complete manufacturing dose, which incorporates overages to make sure label accuracy over time.
Because the dialog wraps up, Ben, Dan, and the workforce replicate on how EuphoriQ V2 has enhanced MuscleTech’s pre-workout lineup, providing an improved steadiness of focus, pump, and power. The workforce praises V2’s well-rounded components, noting that it delivers a robust but clean exercise expertise. They conclude with gratitude for MuscleTech’s continued innovation and thank one another for the collaboration and suggestions on V2.
We’d like to present a significant thanks to everybody concerned – Dan Grasso and the Group at MuscleTech, and naturally all of our unbelievable beta-testers and group members on the PricePlow Discord.
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