Pre-Workout for Ladies?!

kellxbelle09

Hey everyone, I am interested in finding an effective pre-workout supplement/drink that will boost my energy before working out! Anyone know of one that is tailored for women? Any input appreciated! Thanks

Cr01502

Coffee and whey protein.

Man or woman it will have the same effect.

dstromley1

my fiance takes andren-her-lyn. Its specificly for females, kinda underground so hard to find. Try C4 or pump hd

Sarauk2sf

I cannot see any reason why there would be a difference between men and women. I just drink lattes with whey in it.

jayche

The same pre-workouts guys use would be fine... if you want to use smaller doses than on the label that's fine too.

AmiN.O. Energy by Optimum Nutrition would be a decent pre-workout/energy drink that's kind of toned down compared to other high caffeine stimulants like C4/Jack3d/etc.

kellxbelle09

Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I just mean 'for women' in that I don't want something loaded with creatine. Most of the ones I've found have tons of creatine, which I thought is more for men to bulk up and that it makes you retain water like crazy. Maybe I'm wrong!

n_unocero

I like C4. Although lately I've been using the MIO energy....and it's been getting me through some awesome workouts.

taso42

Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I just mean 'for women' in that I don't want something loaded with creatine. Most of the ones I've found have tons of creatine, which I thought is more for men to bulk up and that it makes you retain water like crazy. Maybe I'm wrong!

Creatine is a fine thing for any woman looking to maximize strength gains.

canelly

I have taken jaked3d and craze. They are both pretty amazing!

contingencyplan

You won't find any that are "tailored" for women because there would be no such need for one. There are a few that have warnings on them that say for men only, but they are few and far between. Generally speaking any one you buy will be just fine.

EDIT: Creatine doesn't cause you to "bulk up." Its benefit applies to performance, not to aesthetics. Some people who use it see some mass gain as a result of water retention, but depending on the purity of the creatine and the person, not everyone does. I didn't see any myself.

Leadfoot_Lewis

If you really want supplements "for women" Muscle Pharm recently came out with a line exclusively for women:

http://fitmiss.com/

But in reality, supplements are not gender specific. As a rule, I always take a little less than the normal dosage, as I'm sure their dosages aren't geared towards a 125lb woman.

Currently, preworkout I take Creatine, Beta Alanine, and Hemavol.

sandradev1

I just started using Raze from The Protein Works. Its base is creatine and gives additional strength for a short while and also helps with DOMS. Even using the first time, I could definitely feel the difference in my energy and power levels.

Lupercalia

Coffee and whey protein seems to work great for me.

carrieous

i like a single slice of whole grain toast with peanut butter- or an apple with peanut butter.

Matt_Wild

Me and Yo use SuperPump Max as it's not full of stims and gives a great pump and endurance for workout.

thecakelocker

I tried lots and my absolute favorite as far as taste and effect was C4 pink lemonade. Mmmmm.

sammielealea

I have coffee and have started trying Dymatize Etite Recoup (BCAA) in Grape . . . Like it

chrislynn_marie

My husband and I both use Opmtimum Nutriton - Essential Amino Energy. It's much milder than other options out there that we've tried and doesn't give us nasty side effects (headaches, nausea, upset stomach, etc) but still gets the job done! For a pre-work out, it recommends 4 scoops but we only use 2.

contingencyplan

I agree with the above person who said supplements are gender specific. One thing to pay attention to in the fitness world is that 9 out of 10 times products/workouts marketed as being primarily for women are often wastes of money. They depend on you buying into age-old fitness myths which have since been debunked about things like fearing bulking up from strength training.

__RANDY__

Creatine is awesome stuff and very cheap.

C4 is delicious and gets you goin for sure, it's gotta be chock full of stims.

infamousmk

I always reapply powder and lipstick, and make sure my hair looks good.

mark1978mark

Jack3d micro for me, craze is to strong!

GrnEyz80

Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I just mean 'for women' in that I don't want something loaded with creatine. Most of the ones I've found have tons of creatine, which I thought is more for men to bulk up and that it makes you retain water like crazy. Maybe I'm wrong!

Women's muscles aren't the same as men's. Unless you lift weight like a body builder and get all crazy about it, you're not going to get big and bulky like a man.

_mrsgigi_

i take C4. Its not tailored for women, but it works for me.

_crafty_

I always reapply powder and lipstick, and make sure my hair looks good.

pft! as long as my *kitten* looks good in the mirror as I walk out of the locker room I'm good to go

TrailRunner61

Coffee, a pain pill and oatmeal with honey or a banana with almond butter.

NBSfit

Women's muscles aren't the same as men's. Unless you lift weight like a body builder and get all crazy about it, you're not going to get big and bulky like a man.

Women's muscles are exactly the same as men's It is the level of testosterone in our systems that is different. If you expose a female's muscles to the same level of testosterone found in a male body, her muscles will grow just the same as a male's.

kellxbelle09

Thanks for all the replies. I am going to experiment with C4 and coffee/whey... will update here after I try both!

BreakingOath

Coffee and a banana

Cait_Sidhe

Caffeine works pretty well for me.

leighann881

If anything drink BCAAs during workout. Or nothing (supplement wise). It's unnecessary. Eating protein within 30 minutes is what matters most.