Pre Workout!

vanorderkati1

Hello lovely people! Wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some good pre workout options! There are so many and I’m unsure what is best! Thank you in advance ❤️

jjpptt2

Everyone responds differently to the stims in pre-workouts, so ultimately you'll just have to try a few and see what you like or don't like.

Caffeine is the most tested/proven stim, and probably the only one I'd really recommend. I've tried a bunch of pre-workouts and gotten to the point where the only thing that matters/benefits me is some caffeine and a bit of determination.

Sugar/cals are under-appreciated. Some toast with jelly, or fruit, or M&Ms or gummy bears or rice crispy treats... all good pre-workouts/energy "shots".

deimosphoebos

Coffee, Black.

quiksylver296

jjpptt2 wrote: »

Everyone responds differently to the stims in pre-workouts, so ultimately you'll just have to try a few and see what you like or don't like.

Caffeine is the most tested/proven stim, and probably the only one I'd really recommend. I've tried a bunch of pre-workouts and gotten to the point where the only thing that matters/benefits me is some caffeine and a bit of determination.

Sugar/cals are under-appreciated. Some toast with jelly, or fruit, or M&Ms or gummy bears or rice crispy treats... all good pre-workouts/energy "shots".

Good words^^

I personally don't like PWOs. I usually just have a Monster Ultra Zero in the afternoon before I hit the gym.

sardelsa

I'm pretty boring.. I just use espresso and candy

thetrishwarp

I personally use C4 and I like it. I prefer the flavour options as I'm not a huge coffee fan, and I find that it works well for me.

mabearof6

I just drink coffee

MichelleLaree13

I like 1/2 scoop of Vortex 1MR in a cup or two of water. It gives me a kick in the pants without making feel jittery or tingly.

FrankenGene

Pre-work smoothie: Whey Powder 1/4 C, Banana-132g, Almond Milk-12oz. Sweetener if needed - Pyura.
Good Luck!

TR0berts

Pro-tip: don't drink a lot of coffee on squat or deadlift days.

That said, yeah. Caffeine (tea on sq/dl days for me, as tea doesn't effect me quite the same as coffee), maybe a protein bar 90 minutes or so before (especially on the weekend, where I'd otherwise be lifting fasted), and a couple of lifesavers on the way to the gym.

callsitlikeiseeit

coffee.

without the coffee, im not going anywhere or doing anything lol

seriously though - i eat AFTER i work out. i want the food far more THEN , than before.

CowboySar

I drink a ton of coffee in a day plus take other stims. I normally don't take pre workouts. However I have taken carnabolic pre work out and have just started Pre4 to see how it goes.

sijomial

My option is no PWO.
Never seen the point let alone a need...

myles1230

Black coffee and bcaas intra workout

jdog022

I began making my own about a year ago.

The dosages in most mass market PWOs, In my opinion, were wrong or at least didn't apply to me and the fillers gave me headaches. My own way is also a touch cheaper. So I buy Bulk, usually from amazon and mix one up when ready go. 5G creatine, 5G Beta Alanine, 8G L-Citrulline DL-Malate 2:1 and 200mg Caffeine plus a squirt of zero cal water enhancer from walmart (usually blue ras) as that is all very bitter without.

Do note that the creatine and beta alanine can be taken at any time as its a saturation point type supplement but its just the most convenient time to remember to take it. Non training days I skip the CM and Caffeine (maybe)

stanmann571

jdog022 wrote: »

I began making my own about a year ago.

The dosages in most mass market PWOs, In my opinion, were wrong or at least didn't apply to me and the fillers gave me headaches. My own way is also a touch cheaper. So I buy Bulk, usually from amazon and mix one up when ready go. 5G creatine, 5G Beta Alanine, 8G L-Citrulline DL-Malate 2:1 and 200mg Caffeine plus a squirt of zero cal water enhancer from walmart (usually blue ras) as that is all very bitter without.

Do note that the creatine and beta alanine can be taken at any time as its a saturation point type supplement but its just the most convenient time to remember to take it. Non training days I skip the CM and Caffeine (maybe)

^^^^This!. The MIO aggravates my reflux, so I use the GNC Amino energy for flavor and caffeine.

Debra_LMB

High-Protein before exercise is important. Also, I have been doing a very low-impact warm-up that is very simple, but effective. You stand about arms length from a wall, leaving your feet in that spot (shoulder-width apart), lean in until your elbows are at 90 degrees. Hold this position for three minutes. You will be surprised at how much this will contribute to your warm-up routine. It also makes a good post-exercise cool-down. Hope this helps.

WhereIsPJSoles

I sometimes do a scoop of Vega Clean Energy before, but it low key tastes like poison and I’m just getting through the tub at this point.

It works, if nothing else.

Francl27

I see no point. Eat when you're hungry.

MelanieCN77

Coffee and a well timed carby snack. If I'm dragging *kitten*, a sugar free red bull.

staticsplit

Coffee and a protein bar and some fruit does the trick for me. Then a shake or eggs or something after.

CowboySar

I have never taken pre workout before. I bought some this past week and have been trying it to see if it has any benefit to me. At this point I see no reason to shell out the cash for pre work outs. My 2 cents.

ROBOTFOOD

Currently bouncing between Cobra lab’s Shadow X and The Curse.
Both fairly potent.
Shadow X is stronger.

psuLemon

I'd figured question why you feel you need a pre-workout. If you are looking for a little boost, and you don't have a high caffeine tolerance (like I do), anything with caffeine will work (soda, coffee, etc..).

When I was working out in the afternoon, I was doing a little protein and some carbs before hand, but that was because I worked out at 4pm and at lunch at 11am, so I was getting a bit hungry.

Live_life_well

Some folks swear by pre-workout supplements. I workout at 5am and do so with an empty stomach aside form drinking lots of water.

Packerjohn

sijomial wrote: »

My option is no PWO.
Never seen the point let alone a need...

Yep. If the OP feels there is something missing fix the diet/sleep before supplementing.

Packerjohn

DebyDear wrote: »

High-Protein before exercise is important. Also, I have been doing a very low-impact warm-up that is very simple, but effective. You stand about arms length from a wall, leaving your feet in that spot (shoulder-width apart), lean in until your elbows are at 90 degrees. Hold this position for three minutes. You will be surprised at how much this will contribute to your warm-up routine. It also makes a good post-exercise cool-down. Hope this helps.

No it's not. Nutrient timing is the last 1% when it comes to effective exercise/nutrition for the vast majority of us. Most have a lot to fix before worrying about timing.

Munchberry

I drink coffee and then head out. Eating anything PW makes me nauseous. During I use electrolyte powder in water and eat nuts (I eat Keto). I make energy bars for my husband (who eats everything) or he eats dried fruits and nuts or a banana. When we get home and have had water and after showering I have a full lunch. We exercise 2-3 hours with sports.