Energy drinks

lp1991

Whats your thoughts on them yeah or no??

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SandyQ229

i drink them rarely. but occasionally i do grab a rockstar cola

mattkosc

I have never been much of an energy drink person, but I think I am addicted to pre workout supplements :P I love the focus and "pump" that I get from taking one before a workout.

lisajnz

Definitely a place for them, but they are over-used (in my opinion) - if you're doing more than an hour hard cardio, you need to start thinking about replacing nutrients and carbs, then they are good, but otherwise they are empty calories. I just put a large bottle on my planner for Saturday because I'm biking a huge (150km) bike challenge

lp1991

I like lucozade and relentless to help me through dancing but they are really high in calories

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jessicasloan91

I don't drink tea or coffee and I feel like I need caffine to keep me going! I drink sugar free red bull once a day just to get some caffine in me

rsmithy89

They are fine if you get the sugar free versions.

That isnt so much the case if you are a guy attempting to put on muscle though. I have read that it has an impact on hypertropy (muscle growth).

lp1991

They are fine if you get the sugar free versions.

That isnt so much the case if you are a guy attempting to put on muscle though. I have read that it has an impact on hypertropy (muscle growth).

my lucozade is far from sugar free should i stop drinking that and switch?

jmxxiiii

advocares SPARKX!

triplejay1

Yea, i def. think getting a little caffeine each day is helpful to weight loss, as long as you drink plenty of water, because its helps keep you alert and active during the day, i would suggest 1/4 of a caffine tab or the sugar free energy drinks ( like the one you suggested)

Gary1977

I tend to drink the 5 hour energy shots quite often. No sugar, caffine= 1 cup of coffee, & plenty of vitamin B!:drinker:

paigemarie93

They're not used for the right reason, people drink them as you would a glass of water, just because they taste nice.
I drink them if I'm traveling for long periods of time & have no way of getting food.

Chairless

They are fine if you get the sugar free versions.

That isnt so much the case if you are a guy attempting to put on muscle though. I have read that it has an impact on hypertropy (muscle growth).

interesting, is there any truth to this?

Cal28

LOVE the taste of them. Tend to get the low carb ones when I crave one though as can't be good for you x

AlwaysWanderer

I don't drink tea or coffee and I feel like I need caffine to keep me going! I drink sugar free red bull once a day just to get some caffine in me

Same here! lol, think I'm addicted to red bull :drinker:

ooOOooGravy

I drink Lucazade Sport when I'm on my long runs only, when I'm out for well over an hour to help rehydrate myself and get abit of much needed energy, I have replace this recently tho with Sports Gels, sits better on my stomach and seem to be a better energy kick to it. I don't take them until an hour in tho and only take every 20 mins to half hour after that

jessicasloan91

I drink Lucazade Sport when I'm on my long runs only, when I'm out for well over an hour to help rehydrate myself and get abit of much needed energy, I have replace this recently tho with Sports Gels, sits better on my stomach and seem to be a better energy kick to it. I don't take them until an hour in tho and only take every 20 mins to half hour after that

I use those gels too they are so good

GymTanLawndry

What are your guys thoughts on taking pre-training supplements in replace of energy drinks? Usually pre-workouts are made of all natural ingredients, have no sugar, last twice as long, and don't give you a crash...Aside from the taste, they seem like a much more effective alternative...here's a site that compares the two --> http://www.energydrinksports.com/what-is-the-best-energy-drink/

BAMFMeredith

I'm not allowed to drink them anymore due to a medication that I take, but I used to love me some sugar free Red Bull. I loved drinking one about 20 mins before a workout, gave me a little boost!