It is  a new era for energy drinks, and the options are bountiful. Gone are the days of having only a handful of choices that taste bad and make your heart race or simply have no effect at all. Today’s offerings are not only flavorful, they can provide energy in healthy ways that are safe and beneficial for the body. 

CELSIUS is one of these drink options. With many flavors to choose from, and an excellent sounding list of benefits, CELSIUS certainly appears to be a great choice when it comes to fitness. Who would not want a non GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), certified vegan, and kosher pre workout product? But is the CELSIUS fitness drink all it claims to be, or is it largely smoke and mirrors in a can? 

The motto of the CELSIUS company is “Live Fit,” and its drinks claim to help you do that very thing. Designed to be a pre- workout drink that helps you increase your metabolism and burn Many universities have conducted studies regarding CELSIUS results and functionality.  The University of Oklahoma and University of Alabama confirm that it increases metabolic rate, endurance and muscle recovery. 

When taking a look at the ingredients it tells us a lot about the drinks quality and overall performance. Green Tea Extract is one of the featured ingredients that helps CELSIUS drinkers speed up metabolism and burn fat, and it has indeed been proven to do so. Guarana Seed Extract is another groundbreaking ingredient. Besides the caffeine and energy boost, guarana boosts weight loss, reduces fatigue, and assists with athletic performance as stated in the CELSIUS blog. However, this is the extent of the noteworthy ingredients of CELSIUS besides a sprinkling of calcium and vitamins. 

Each individual ingredient provides a specific benefit, but when combined, it opens up multiple possibilities. The combination of fat-burning and metabolism-boosting elements may just back up the company’s claims of being the perfect addition to your fitness plan. Increased energy, better workouts, and faster results are additional bonuses.

Don’t just take it from me, here is a quote from a Timberlane Senior Maeve Perras. She states “ I personally love CELSIUS, it’s a good alternative to red bull or a monster. I’m drinking something that’s healthy but i’m also getting energy from it. I love how they have both carbonated and non-carbonated options.” As Maeve goes to the gym regularly she claims that she feels ready to crush her workouts and have the benefit of healthy long lasting energy.

Overall, CELSIUS fitness drinks are a great workout, energy, and metabolism booster. Obviously, if you are caffeine sensitive stay clear of this product. Aside from that there are certainly enough flavors that you’re bound to like at least one of them! They are found at local fitness centers and grocery stores retailing for $1.99 per can. So the next time you’re dragging before a workout or are wanting to burn fat and calories, grab a CELSIUS and try it out.