Pre Workout Snack: Crispy Beef Jerky for the Gym
Love's Jerky Co.
Pre Workout Snack: Crispy Beef Jerky for the Gym
Handmade, thin and crispy beef jerky that fits in your gym bag. Pick your flavors and build a box for every training day.
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Plain Beef
No heat · No listed allergens
$22 or $19.80 with PARIS10
Real Salt
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Salt and Pepper
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Hatch Green Chile
Mild to medium · Contains Wheat, Soy
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Garlic Delite
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Lemon Pepper
No heat · Contains Wheat, Soy, Fish
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
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A good pre workout snack should be simple, easy to carry and not weigh you down. Love's Jerky Co. makes thin, crispy beef jerky we call meat chips, handmade fresh every week. It tears easily, tastes like real beef and goes straight from your gym bag to your mouth. Here is how to pick flavors and build your box.
Why Love's Beef Jerky Is a Great Pre Workout Snack
Most people want a pre workout snack that is quick, tidy and easy on the stomach. Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until crisp like a chip, so it breaks apart easily and you are not gnawing on a strip while you lace up your shoes.
The beef is not marinated, and the simple flavors keep the ingredient lists short. Plain Beef is 100% beef and nothing else. Real Salt is just top round and unrefined Redmond Real Salt.
It is also shelf-stable for about 6 months from the made date, so a bag can live in your gym bag, car or locker. We are a small family business, and every batch is made by hand from a recipe passed down from our founder's dad, Leroy.
How to Choose the Best Pre Workout Snack Flavor
Your flavor should match your stomach, your session and your mood. Here is a quick way to pick.
- Sensitive stomach or early morning: Plain Beef or Real Salt keep it clean and simple. Both have no heat and no listed allergens.
- Want a little more flavor: Salt and Pepper adds cracked black pepper with no heat. Garlic Delite brings a deep, savory garlic punch.
- Bright and tangy: Lemon Pepper balances citrus and black pepper. It won an International Flavor Award (3rd Place).
- Want some kick: Hatch Green Chile is teriyaki-savory with smoky heat, mild to medium. It won 1st Place at the International Flavor Awards.
- Prefer grass-fed: Real Salt comes in a grass-fed and finished version.
Flavor comparison for the gym and fitness
| Flavor | Heat | Contains | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Beef | No heat | No listed allergens | Sensitive stomachs and a simple pre workout snack |
| Real Salt | No heat | No listed allergens | Two-ingredient purists; grass-fed option available |
| Salt and Pepper | No heat | No listed allergens | Everyday gym bag flavor |
| Hatch Green Chile | Mild to medium | Wheat, Soy | Bold flavor lovers and post-workout refueling |
| Garlic Delite | No heat | No listed allergens | Savory garlic fans |
| Lemon Pepper | No heat | Wheat, Soy, Fish | Tangy, citrus-peppery flavor |
Pre Workout Snack Tips for the Gym
A little planning makes jerky an easy part of your gym routine.
- Pack a 1.5oz bag in your gym bag so a pre workout snack is always on hand.
- Eat a few pieces while you warm up or on the drive to the gym, and see what sits well for you.
- Keep flavors mild before training and save bolder ones like Hatch Green Chile for after.
- Bring water. Jerky is salty and dry by nature, so sip along with it.
- Store bags in a cool, dry spot and check the made date to enjoy them within about 6 months.
5oz vs 1.5oz and the Sample Pack: Which to Buy
The 1.5oz bag is the grab-and-go size for your gym bag, desk or car. The 5oz bag costs about 25% less per ounce, so it suits stocking up at home and refilling smaller bags.
Not sure which flavor you will love? The sample pack gives you 6 flavors for $50 in six 1.5oz bags, with free shipping. It is the easiest way to build a box before you commit to bigger bags.
Why Thin and Crispy Beats Thick, Chewy Jerky
Thick, chewy jerky takes work. When you are heading into a session, you want something that is quick to eat and easy to put away. Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until crisp, so it snaps and crunches like a chip.
Every cow is different, so some batches run a little chewier, but the flavor stays the same. Either way, you get real, handmade beef jerky that is easy to eat on the go.
Loved by jerky fans
It's the perfect quick, low-calorie protein source, and the flavors are fantastic. My favorites are the Beef, Real Salt, and Red Chili. Shipping has been fast every time.
Bought this for my sons who are always looking for healthy protein! They love it!!
I absolutely love these jerky bites! They are super dry and crisp, almost like chips. I've never tried anything like this before.
Probably the best jerky out there. I have tried multiple jerky companies and so far you guys are the best. It's always fresh and crunchy!
Love that it is thin. Good work snack.
Hands down the best beefy jerky I've ever had!! I just ordered two more large bags and a sample pack.
Pre Workout Snack FAQ
Is beef jerky a good pre workout snack?
Many people like jerky as a pre workout snack because it is shelf-stable, easy to carry and simple to eat. Our thin, crispy jerky is light and tidy. Try a few pieces and see what sits well for you before training.
Which flavor is the best pre workout snack if I have a sensitive stomach?
Start with Plain Beef (100% beef) or Real Salt (beef and unrefined salt). Both have no heat and no listed allergens. Bolder flavors like Hatch Green Chile have mild to medium heat, so save those for later.
Is your jerky tough to chew before a workout?
No. Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until crisp like a chip, so it is easy to bite and break apart. Every cow is different, so some batches are a little chewier, but the flavor stays the same.
How long does a pre workout snack bag last in my gym bag?
Our jerky has a shelf life of about 6 months from the made date. Keep bags in a cool, dry place, like your gym bag or locker, and check the made date so you enjoy it at its best.
What are the allergens in your pre workout snack flavors?
Plain Beef, Real Salt, Salt and Pepper and Garlic Delite list no allergens. Hatch Green Chile contains wheat and soy. Lemon Pepper contains wheat, soy and fish. Everything is made in a facility that handles dairy, peanuts, wheat, egg, soy and tree nuts.
How fast will my pre workout snack order ship?
Orders process in about 2 days. USPS takes 5-8 business days and FedEx Home Delivery takes 4-7 business days. Shipping is free on US orders over $66, and package protection is available. All sales are final, so report any problem within 7 business days of delivery.
Build Your Pre Workout Snack Box
Pick your favorite flavors or try the 6-flavor sample pack. Handmade, made fresh weekly and sells out often, so grab yours today.
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