Preworkout Controversy

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  • trisha986
    trisha986 Posts: 139
    Some good reading here.......


    http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/5

    http://www.bornfitness.com/the-meal-timing-myth/

    http://syattfitness.com/athletic-performance/peri-workout-nutrition-for-strength-performance/

    http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/pass-the-protein-shake-digging-into-pre-and-post-workout-nutrition

    Thanks! I'll definitely be checking these links out.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    Hmmmm. I'm obviously not on the level of these guys, but my favorite preworkout for lifting is a nice chicken sammich, ideally with fries and a nice caffeinated fizzy drink. I tried something with creatine in it for a while, and I thought I felt a difference but hated that it made my face break out like a teenager's... Coming off the creatine was pretty easy. As to caffeine, wouldn't touch it as a supplement but I already get a fair amount every day in the tea and soda I have with my meals.
  • trisha986
    trisha986 Posts: 139
    Hmmmm. I'm obviously not on the level of these guys, but my favorite preworkout for lifting is a nice chicken sammich, ideally with fries and a nice caffeinated fizzy drink. I tried something with creatine in it for a while, and I thought I felt a difference but hated that it made my face break out like a teenager's... Coming off the creatine was pretty easy. As to caffeine, wouldn't touch it as a supplement but I already get a fair amount every day in the tea and soda I have with my meals.

    That sounds way more delicious than preworkout powder, haha.

    I love that all I have to do is dump it in water and 15 minutes later I'm ready to rock! Your way, although sounds yummy, I just don't have much time for. :( ... I definitely get enough caffeine in my day with the coffee I drink. Probably not good for my already quick beating heart to be drinking coffee AND preworkout ... blah!
  • Wilbur_NOLA
    Wilbur_NOLA Posts: 120 Member
    I've been using C4 off and on for a while and really like it. It's been a nice pick me up for my workouts, but I can't really attribute any significant strength gains to taking it. It just depends on your expectations of a pre-workout. Energy boost-yes. Massive strength gains-no.

    I definitely use it for an energy boost. But that energy boost makes me more enthusiastic to lift heavier, work out longer. So I feel it has a cause and effect in both ways!

    Agreed. It's definitely worth it to me. Recently got the pink lemonade flavored C4, and it's is super yummy.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    Hmmmm. I'm obviously not on the level of these guys, but my favorite preworkout for lifting is a nice chicken sammich, ideally with fries and a nice caffeinated fizzy drink. I tried something with creatine in it for a while, and I thought I felt a difference but hated that it made my face break out like a teenager's... Coming off the creatine was pretty easy. As to caffeine, wouldn't touch it as a supplement but I already get a fair amount every day in the tea and soda I have with my meals.

    That sounds way more delicious than preworkout powder, haha.

    I love that all I have to do is dump it in water and 15 minutes later I'm ready to rock! Your way, although sounds yummy, I just don't have much time for. :( ... I definitely get enough caffeine in my day with the coffee I drink. Probably not good for my already quick beating heart to be drinking coffee AND preworkout ... blah!
    Definitely a valid point. I'm spoiled by having weights at home. Re the caffeine and preworkout combination, yikes! I know people do it, but I'd rather just progress more slowly than put my heart through that. :ohwell:
  • rkaid
    rkaid Posts: 6 Member
    I'm probably just retarded but i find I over-exert myself taking stimulants pre workout.
    Years ago, Iv damaged a bicep, bunged my back etc.
    Get some caff into me and some workout music, its all over :D
  • splucy
    splucy Posts: 353
    I used to use 1MR and the stuff made me exceptionally happy! haha

    I use dfine8 and I feel it doesn't really do anything for me =/

    but surely anything that doesn't come straight from the ground in to your stomach can't be good for you. They're all made in labs so that can't be good.
  • trisha986
    trisha986 Posts: 139
    I'm probably just retarded but i find I over-exert myself taking stimulants pre workout.
    Years ago, Iv damaged a bicep, bunged my back etc.
    Get some caff into me and some workout music, its all over :D

    Hahaha I pulled a muscle here and there due to over exerting myself. I think I rather over exert than feel like I have a 500 lb boulder on my back without my preworkout though! :/

    @splucy yes thats what I'm struggling wth now. I rather keep it natural and organic but I love my C4 kick :(
  • pinkshiningstar
    pinkshiningstar Posts: 141 Member
    I just switched to C4 from an ON pre. Loving the C4 (watermelon, yea!!).

    With things like supps, I say to each their own. Use it... don't use it... it's all good with me. Personally, I choose to use it. I appreciate the extra boost with an early AM workout or a workout after a long day in the office. For me, it works.
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    I fuel with food during the day and only drink green tea, carb up and 30 mins before work out i take a strong coffee and beta alanine. Considering i run at 6 AM, straight to work and lift at 18.30 ish i do need a pick up. Keeps me going!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I used to use 1MR and the stuff made me exceptionally happy! haha

    I use dfine8 and I feel it doesn't really do anything for me =/

    but surely anything that doesn't come straight from the ground in to your stomach can't be good for you. They're all made in labs so that can't be good.

    naturalistic fallacy
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I feel the same way about pre-workout as almost any other supplement.

    Most people don't need them and should spend more time/energy on cleaning up their diet to meet their goals and just working harder rather than buying stuff.

    But I also believe this is Merica and people can spend their money on whatever they want.

    I'm not opposed to them in general- but fundamentally I just think people should show up and work. apparently that's a long lost trait.
  • rkaid
    rkaid Posts: 6 Member
    I'm probably just retarded but i find I over-exert myself taking stimulants pre workout.
    Years ago, Iv damaged a bicep, bunged my back etc.
    Get some caff into me and some workout music, its all over :D
    Hahaha I pulled a muscle here and there due to over exerting myself. I think I rather over exert than feel like I have a 500 lb boulder on my back without my preworkout though! :/

    Maybe not if the injury stops you from eating / training :D
  • trisha986
    trisha986 Posts: 139
    I'm probably just retarded but i find I over-exert myself taking stimulants pre workout.
    Years ago, Iv damaged a bicep, bunged my back etc.
    Get some caff into me and some workout music, its all over :D
    Hahaha I pulled a muscle here and there due to over exerting myself. I think I rather over exert than feel like I have a 500 lb boulder on my back without my preworkout though! :/

    Maybe not if the injury stops you from eating / training :D

    Good Point! I haven't been seriously injured yet to the point where I'm out more than a couple of days from the gym, thankfully!
  • WildCatClimbs
    WildCatClimbs Posts: 35 Member
    I've used the Gnarly Pump from Gnarly Nutrition and it was ok..but I prefer two shots of espresso and a banana. If I am pretty awake and energetic I skip the espresso all together and just have water and a banana :)
  • lucas110783
    lucas110783 Posts: 16
    I am using the cheapest and most powerfull option on the market.
    It works perfect for me. I sleep usualy 4-6 hour/day, working nights and always do exercises after work.
    I am mixing 3-4 tea spons of coffee with glas of Coca Cola Zero or Diet.
    I realy would recomend this drink. I don't know if its healthy but at least you know the ingriedients.

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