Are pre workouts worth it?

courtneytrisha

A lot of times I struggle finding the energy to workout. If I drink a coffee or take a caffeine pill beforehand it usually helps, but I'm wondering if I should consider a preworkout drink. I know they're expensive though - would it really give me a boost better than a caffeine pill or coffee? And I do cardio as well as weights if that helps to know

GymTennis

I don't know.. Maybe you should still wait a bit and see if it stays that way..Everybody has ups and downs .. It just might be your mental approach to lifting weights or doing cardio or something.. Do you enjoy working out?

Dawn_Snowden

I would agree on waiting.

I would avoid a pill and instead use a powder formula. Many companies sell them. Yes they are expensive. Maybe you won't need it every workout.

I personally use a pre-workout only before my cardio-heavy workouts. I do find I have increased energy and more stamina. I also drink a post-workout shake.

jenmencer

I love my pre-workout. I use it both before cardio and before strength training. It not only gives me added energy but it reduces muscle fatigue during the workout itself.

RGv2

I love my pre-workouts.

What is your definition of expensive? With a GNC gold card you can get 50 servings of N.O. Xplode in the ballpark of $40. I rarely even use a full serving of it, so I can get 3 months out of it.

courtneytrisha

I don't know.. Maybe you should still wait a bit and see if it stays that way..Everybody has ups and downs .. It just might be your mental approach to lifting weights or doing cardio or something.. Do you enjoy working out?

To answer your question and be completely honest.. I don't enjoy working out. Once in a while I look forward to it, but rarely. But what I love is the progress I make physically, and how healthy I feel mentally. That's probably why it's difficult for me to find motivation and energy to do it. To top it off, I don't have a gym buddy either, which I feel would help. I don't have a boyfriend to go with, and all my girlfriends either refuse to workout, or they go to other, much more expensive gyms

FrnkLft

I kinda hate how unregulated the suppliment industry is. I don't screw around with anything that isn't simple like straight whey protein.

Honestly, you're going to get the same thing for less if you just make a shake with some sugar or coffee. Hell, I usually just eat a banana before going and it has alway suited.

Sleep, also sleep.

Shawshankcan

If you do decide to go the pre route, many have an ingredient beta alanine. This will make it feel like your skull is coming through you skin. You will get full body tingles. I like the feeling, but just warning you.