The term “ergogenic aid” can be extremely misleading. One often perceives a compound called an ergogenic aid as a product that is sure to improve athletic performance. In reality, this term is used to describe both effective and ineffective supplements marketed to improve performance. More accurate terminology for unproven products is needed to avoid confusion for athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and others. The term ergogenic aid should be reserved for devices, substances, or techniques for which there is a general consensus regarding efficacy of the product to improve athletic performance. A term that more accurately reflects the dubious nature of unproven products is “ergogenic prospect.” This term neither suggests that a product is effective nor does it suggest that it is ineffective, instead it describes a product for which there is inadequate high quality scientific evidence to suggest that the product is truly ergogenic. It can also be used when referring to the use of a known ergogenic aid for specific purposes for which there is an absence of research demonstrating positive effects. For example, creatine is typically regarded as a true ergogenic aid for repetitive high intensity exercise bouts. However, it is not considered effective in improving endurance; thus, for repetitive sprints it may accurately be called an ergogenic aid, but for endurance events it should be considered an ergogenic prospect.