Cordyceps mushroom supplement for energy and focus in the gym

How Nootropics Like Cordyceps Boost Focus & Muscle Growth in the Gym

🧠 Mind-Controlling Fungus? Don’t Worry, Ours is Friendly.

If you’ve ever seen an ant suddenly veer off course, climb to a high place, and cling to a leaf like it’s auditioning for a horror movie… you might’ve witnessed the work of cordyceps — the real-life mind-controlling mushroom.

Yep, we’re serious.
This fungus doesn’t just infect insects — it literally hijacks their nervous systems, forcing them to climb to their doom before sprouting out of their bodies like something straight out of a sci-fi nightmare.

Sounds familiar?
That’s because cordyceps was the actual inspiration behind the infection in The Last of Us — the hit game and TV show where a mutated fungus takes over human hosts and turns them into, well, let’s just say less than gym-ready.

But don’t worry — the cordyceps in your pre-workout won’t control your mind.
Instead, it’ll sharpen it.

Cordyceps mushrooms are part of a class of ingredients known as nootropics — compounds that support cognitive function, focus, and yes, even your mind-muscle connection. Instead of turning you into a zombie, it’ll help you lift with intention, feel every rep, and zone in like a laser.

🧬Why Nootropics Matter in the Gym

Nootropics, often called "smart drugs" or cognitive enhancers, are substances that improve functions like focus, memory, motivation, and attention. While they’re popular among students and entrepreneurs, lifters are now tapping into their benefits to improve workout performance.

Focus isn't just a buzzword — it's a performance multiplier. The sharper your mental clarity during a lift, the better your mind-muscle connection, leading to better form, more intentional reps, and ultimately, more gains. This isn’t about feeling jittery or hyped — it’s about being “locked in.”

🍄The Power of Cordyceps: More Than Just a Mushroom

Among the most exciting natural nootropics is cordyceps, a functional mushroom known for its energizing and endurance-enhancing properties. Cordyceps has been shown to increase ATP production — the body’s primary energy currency — which may help improve workout stamina, delay fatigue, and keep your brain firing throughout intense training sessions.

For lifters, this means more controlled reps, better endurance during supersets, and enhanced oxygen utilization during heavy compound movements. Combined with other nootropics like Alpha GPC, which supports acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter linked to focus and muscle contraction), cordyceps becomes a powerful ally in your fitness arsenal.

🧪A Simple, Effective Formula to Get You Locked In

At Locked In Supps, we believe focus is just as critical as strength. That’s why our upcoming white citrus pre-workout blends science-backed ingredients for clean energy and razor-sharp concentration. With 1000mg of Cordyceps, 500mg of Alpha GPC, and a balanced 200mg of Caffeine, you’ll feel locked in — not wired. Add in performance staples like 4000mg of L-Citrulline and 2000mg of beta alanine (the good itch) plus some essential vitamins, and you've got a formula optimally designed to elevate both mental and physical performance without unnecessary fluff.

This is focus-forward fuel for lifters who take training seriously.

🔒Ready to Lock In?

Are you tired of pre-workouts that leave you cracked out or crash hard mid-workout?

then it's time for a smarter approach. Locked In Supps is redefining pre-workout with a formula designed for focus, intensity, and longevity.

Be the first to experience a cleaner, sharper training session — powered by cordyceps and nootropic precision.

🛒Stay ahead of the curve. Try out our White Citrus pre today. Your mind and muscles will thank you, or your money back.

 

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