Caffine before workouts?

BrittanyMegan88

I usually take a caffine pill before I start my work outs, is this OK to do? I think I saw somewhere that it's not a good idea but it really helps me go harder so I've been doing it all along..

grantdumas7

I usually take a caffine pill before I start my work outs, is this OK to do? I think I saw somewhere that it's not a good idea but it really helps me go harder so I've been doing it all along..

Caffeine pills are fine pre-workout. I think the pills are better than the coffee since because with the pills you know how much caffeine you are getting. Since you will build up a tolerance to caffeine, try eliminating caffeine for a week and then resuming at a lower dose. Maybe 100 mg or 1/2 pill pre-workout.

BrittanyMegan88

I usually take a caffine pill before I start my work outs, is this OK to do? I think I saw somewhere that it's not a good idea but it really helps me go harder so I've been doing it all along..

Caffeine pills are fine pre-workout. I think the pills are better than the coffee since because with the pills you know how much caffeine you are getting. Since you will build up a tolerance to caffeine, try eliminating caffeine for a week and then resuming at a lower dose. Maybe 100 mg or 1/2 pill pre-workout.

OK, thanks! I'll try that out. :bigsmile:

Steph_B_

I have a Crystal Light energy drink about 30 min before my workout. It has 120 mg caffeine. It is a powder packet that you add to water. Citrus is my favorite.

BeachIron

It works for me.