Is a Fat Burner the Same as a Pre-Workout?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2018 review in the *Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition*, multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements have shown some evidence of benefit for short-term exercise performance. This sparks a common question: Is a fat burner the same as a pre-workout, or do these popular supplements serve different purposes for fitness enthusiasts?