People Are Turning to Nicotine Pouches as a Pre-Workout Hack. Experts Are Concerned.
August 20, 2026
Fitness influencers are promoting nicotine pouches as a pre-workout because nicotine can temporarily increase alertness, focus, and motor skills. However, experts warn that it also raises heart rate and blood pressure, constricts blood vessels, increases the heart’s oxygen demands, and may reduce actual exercise performance or raise arrhythmia risk. Nicotine is highly addictive, and “tobacco-free” products are not necessarily safer; experts recommend addressing poor sleep, fueling, hydration, or possible health issues instead. Outside
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