# Pre-Workout Gummy Shots Peel-and-Go Squish Energy Supports Energy, Focus & Endurance By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squish-energy References: [stack3d](https://www.stack3d.com/2026/02/squish-energy-at-arnold-expo-2026.html) & [squish-energy](https://www.squish-energy.com/products/squish-energy-12-pack)  Most pre-workout products come in the form of powders that need to be mixed or [canned drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kxr-readytodrink) that are bulky to carry, and Squish Energy removes friction with a novel format designed to peel, squish and go. This [plant-based, vegan-friendly gelatin shot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esn-crank-preworkout-booster) comes in a trio of fruity flavors (PR Punch, Blue Repsberry, and Pineapple Press) containing quality ingredients like caffeine, L-Citrulline, L-Theanine, Beta-Alanine, and Alpha GPC for boosted energy, improved blood flow, reduced muscle fatigue and dialed-in focus. These [pre-workout gummy shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatedrop-energy-gummies) are made to provide quick energy and enhanced endurance for a variety of activities, from strength training and cardio to sports. According to Squish Energy, most users feel the effects within 20 to 30 minutes of consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 67% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Microdosed Peel-and-go Gummy Shots:** Microdosed peel-and-go gummy shots signal a shift from powders and cans to portable, single-serve formats that redefine pre-workout consumption habits. - **Plant-based Performance Supplements:** Vegan gelatin alternatives and clean-label ingredient blends open the door for plant-forward performance offerings that appeal to ethically minded and allergy-sensitive consumers. - **Rapid-absorb Pre-workout Formats:** Fast-acting, chewable or squeezable deliveries enable near-immediate onset formulations tailored around quick energy boosts and cognitive enhancers for short workout windows. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Nutrition:** Traditional supplement brands face disruption as compact, flavored gummy shots combine stimulant blends and amino acids into user-friendly formats favored by both athletes and casual exercisers. - **Convenience Food and Beverage:** On-the-go snack and beverage categories are intersecting with functional performance products, shifting potential retail placement toward grab-and-go coolers and travel packs. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Packaging innovation around peel-and-squish units presents scalability potential for mass-market CPG manufacturers seeking differentiated portion control and shelf-stable functional offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Skincare Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinergy.md) - [Pre-Workout Powder Flavor Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preworkout-powder.md) - [Pocket-Sized Sports Energy Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-performance-energy-shots.md) - [Boxing Champion-Supported Supplement Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floyd-mayweather.md) - [Energizing Pre-Workout Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preworkout-energy-gummies.md) - [Active Lifestyle Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topgum-active-lifestyle.md) - [Endurance-Focused Pre-Workout Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-endurance-pre-workout.md) - [Employee-Only Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebration-bar.md) - [Baseball Player-Approved Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-drinks.md)