The Studio Stack – Pilates, Barre & Reformer Daily Support
- Three products, one job each — morning, pre-class, during.
- Stim-free pre-workout — no jitters before controlled work.
- 11g collagen peptides for joints and connective tissue.
- Electrolytes and aminos for long holds and heated studios.
- Saves $19.98 against buying the three separately.
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This tub comes out of the same family-run Davie, FL facility, and Taste-It-First covers it the same way: don’t love the flavor, we swap it.
Built for the studio, not the squat rack.
Pilates, barre and reformer work aren’t about moving the heaviest thing in the room. They’re about control, endurance through long holds, and joints that still feel good in year ten. That asks for different support than a bulking stack — so we built one.
Three products, each with a job and a time of day. Everything is made in our own facility in Davie, Florida, and every dose is printed on the panel.
What’s in it & when to take it
| Product | When | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Amp’d Collagen | Morning | 11 g collagen peptides with hyaluronic acid, biotin and vitamin C for joints, skin and connective tissue. 39 calories, dairy-free. Contains ~120 mg caffeine — about a coffee. |
| Category5 | Before class | Stim-free pre-workout with a full 5 g of creatine. Energy and focus without the jitters — which matters when the work is slow and precise. |
| Super8 | During / after | BCAAs, glutamine and electrolytes. Long holds and heated studios take more out of you than the calorie burn suggests. |
A word on the creatine
Plenty of people avoid creatine because they think it means bulk. It doesn’t. Creatine monohydrate is the most-studied supplement in sport, and the evidence supports strength, lean tissue, bone density and cognition — none of which is the same as getting bigger. Size comes from a calorie surplus and heavy progressive loading, not from a 5 g scoop.
It’s already dosed inside Category5, so there’s nothing extra to remember.
If you train in the evening
Take the collagen in the morning regardless — it has caffeine in it. Category5 is stim-free, so it’s fine before an evening class. That combination is deliberate.
Suggested use
- Morning: 1 scoop Amp’d Collagen in water, coffee or tea.
- 20–30 min before class: 1 scoop Category5 in 8–10 oz water.
- During or after: 1 scoop Super8, sipped through the session.
THE MUSCLEOLOGY STANDARD
✔ cGMP-manufactured with batch quality control
✔ Honest labels — no proprietary blends, every dose on the panel
✔ Taste-It-First: don’t love a flavor? We swap it
✔ Family-run in Davie, Florida since 2003
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
MORNING — 1 scoop Amp'd Collagen in 8-10 oz of water, coffee or tea.
20-30 MIN BEFORE CLASS — 1 scoop Category5 in 8-10 oz of water.
DURING OR AFTER — 1 scoop Super8, sipped through the session.
Note: Amp'd Collagen contains approximately 120mg of caffeine, so take it in the morning rather than before an evening class. Category5 is stim-free and fine at any hour.
Energy without the jitters before class, steadier hydration through long holds, and support for the connective tissue that adapts more slowly than muscle. Collagen works on a slow timeline — give it 8-12 weeks.
• 11g collagen peptides for joints, skin and connective tissue
• Stim-free energy with a full 5g of creatine — no caffeine crash
• Electrolytes, BCAAs and glutamine for long sessions
• Built for Pilates, barre and reformer rather than the squat rack
• Every dose printed on the panel — no proprietary blends
This product is intended for healthy adults only. Not recommended for use by persons under the age of 18. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician before use if you have any medical condition or take medications.
CONTAINS CAFFEINE — Amp'd Collagen contains approximately 120mg of caffeine per serving. Do not combine with other caffeine sources. Category5 is stimulant-free.
Store at 15-30°C (59-86°F). Protect from heat, light and moisture. Do not purchase if seal is broken.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.