Nutritionist
"I'm Hooked!"
Reilly Beatty
I love 2before - it's a pre-workout that gives clean energy & helps your body to be more efficient - so helpful as an endurance runner.
It tastes super light & delish & sits easy on your stomach - I felt more energetic & steady energy
I noticed improved performance while taking it- and took 1 min 53 seconds off my 5k postpartum PR!!! ;-)
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Introducing
Reilly Beatty
Reilly Beatty specializes in working with athletes and active women to feel confident in their bodies, reduce stress around food, and navigate change to maximize performance and health.
Share her journey on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition.
Endurance & Recovery Superfood
Unlocking Athletic Performance
Blackcurrant berries grown in New Zealand contain unique and high levels of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Blackcurrant anthocyanins are science-backed and benefit packed.
Easy to use
Take One Before You Run
Combine blackcurrant powder with 4-8oz of water and stir to mix. Drink 30-45 mins before your workout or run.
Athlete-Tested
Proven by Science
Blackcurrants have over 15 years of clinical research detailing their athletic performance benefits supporting energy, endurance and recovery.
Blackcurrant Pre-Workout
Blackcurrants are an antioxidant-rich superfood with impressive credentials.
They improve athletic performance by aiding cardiovascular endurance, speeding up muscle recovery and supporting immunity - all through the power of one smart berry, the New Zealand Blackcurrant.
Blackcurrant Pre Workout Powder
Blackcurrant berries contain unique plant polyphenols with exceptionally high antioxidant activity.
Over 10 years of scientific research on athletes has shown that Blackcurrant anthocyanins can improve athletic performance by 4.6%.
Benefits of daily use
Increases Endurance
Stimulates vasodilation, increasing blood flow to working muscles.
Supports Immunity
Rich anti-oxidants support better management of oxidative stress.Manages inflammation
Improves recovery after exercise when taken before you work out.
Promotes adaptation
Packed with adaptogens, helping the body manage stress and restore balance.
Quality Ingredients You Can Trust
Our blackcurrants are grown, powdered and packed in New Zealand.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO, LOW CAL.
- Third-party lab tested
- Informed Sports Certified
- Individual packets for product quality, no clumping, and a controlled effective dose.
- Active Ingredients:
120mg Adaptive™ Blackcurrant Anthocyanins, 120mg green coffee bean caffeine - Other Ingredients
Maltodextrin, Monk Fruit Powder, Natural Flavours
My ability to recover for another session and feel less fatigued during a long session was a key part to my Ironman success.
I run for fun and know my pb’s were some years ago, but I have had my best time for a half marathon in 3 years since starting 2before.
It makes me feel good. I feel like I get a "second wind".
Love the product - it's natural and it works!
I have been using 2before in the mornings before a workout. I can definitely say that since taking this product I am recovering better with less pain. My performance in the gym has also improved with less fatigue / more energy a bonus!
References
Learn more about the science behind blackcurrants.
Braakhuis AJ, Hopkins WG, Lowe TE. Effects of dietary antioxidants on training and performance in female runners. Eur J Sport Sci. 2014;14(2):160-8.
Willems MET, Myers SD, Blacker SD, Cook MD. CurraNZ blackcurrant improves cycling performance and recovery in trained endurance athletes. J Int Soc sports Nutr. 2014.11.10.1186/1550-2783-11-S1-P14.
Cook MD, Myers SD, Blacker SD, Willems ME. New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves cycling performance and fat oxidation in cyclists. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2015 Nov;115(11):2357-65.
Perkins IC, Vine SA, Blacker SD, Willems MET. New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves high-intensity intermittent running. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2015 Oct;25(5):487-93.
Willems MET, Myers SD, Gault ML, Cook MD. Beneficial physiological effects with blackcurrant intake in endurance athletes. Int J Sports Nutr Ex Metabol. 2015;25:367-374.
Willems MET, Cousins L, Williams D, Blacker SD. Beneficial effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant extract on maximal sprint speed during the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test. Sports. 2016;4:42.
Godwin C, Cook MD, Willems MET. Effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on performance during the running based anaerobic sprint test in trained youth and recreationally active male football players. Sports (Basel). 2017;5(3):69.
Murphy CA, Cook MD, Willems MET. Effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on repeated cycling time trial performance. Sports 2017;5:25.
Willems MET, Sahin MA, Berendsen T, Cook MD. Effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on cycling performance and substrate oxidation in normobaric hypoxia in trained cyclists. Sports (Basel). 2019 Mar 16;7(3). pii: E67.
Perkins IC, Blacker SD, Willems MED. Intra-individual responses to New Zealand blackcurrant extract during high-intensity, intermittent running: A repeat response study. Conference Poster. Int J Sports Nutr Ex Metabol. 2019;29(Suppl1):S1-S16. doi:
Potter JA, Hodgson CI, Broadhurst M, Howell L, Gilbert J, Willems MET, Perkins IC. Effects of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on sport climbing performance. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2020 Jan;120(1):67-75.