Pre-Workouts

xxnellie146xx
xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I just wanted to know others opinions on pre-workout powders/drinks. Are the helpful or just a waste of money?

For those who do like them, do you have any recommendations?

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  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    I like them. I am not sure which is the best, you may have to experiment, but I do like this product called D-stunner which has little to no tolerance build up.
    I know people will say just drink a cup of coffee. I do like the taste but it doesn't have nearly the energy kick as the pre-workouts. To get the best bang for your buck, limit the amount of caffeine you consume during the day and week. Try to only take caffeine pre-workout and not during your rest days.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Try taking a caffeine tab before working out instead. It's considerably cheaper.
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    I like them. I am not sure which is the best, you may have to experiment, but I do like this product called D-stunner which has little to no tolerance build up.
    I know people will say just drink a cup of coffee. I do like the taste but it doesn't have nearly the energy kick as the pre-workouts. To get the best bang for your buck, limit the amount of caffeine you consume during the day and week. Try to only take caffeine pre-workout and not during your rest days.

    Thank you! I wouldn't use it on rest days. I am not even sure I would use it during the week for workouts. I tend to have more time on the weekend to spend in the gym so I would likely only use it then :)
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Try taking a caffeine tab before working out instead. It's considerably cheaper.

    Have you ever tried them before? I usually have about 2 cups of coffee a day, so I wonder if it would still give me a boost.
  • TheSwoleMinister_deleted
    TheSwoleMinister_deleted Posts: 540 Member
    I use them occasionally, but I really don't notice that big a difference other than feeling like I can work out longer.
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    I use them occasionally, but I really don't notice that big a difference other than feeling like I can work out longer.

    Feeling like I can work out longer is not a bad thing :)
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    bump
  • Troublemonster
    Troublemonster Posts: 223 Member
    I like them but they will work better if you can cut out other sources of caffeine like those coffees.

    I have used/do use Cellucor C4 and have tried others but C4 is pretty much my favorite. I don't use it all the time on workout days but when I do, as long as I have been relatively caffeine free, it gives me a noticeable boost. Whether that is actual chamical boost or psychosomatic doesn't matter to me since it works either way.
  • IIISpartacusIII
    IIISpartacusIII Posts: 252 Member
    Jack3d or Craze are good but BEWARE.... they are not for lightweights. If you're not a regular coffee drinker then the powerful stimulant effect may be too much at first and for the love of whatever you hold sacred start with ONE ... just ONE scoop. You'll do cardio for hours, clean your house, do your taxes and cook elaborate dinners with all the extra wiry energy. Also... and this is important; take a few weeks to a month off after you finish a jar.
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    In order to answer this I would need to know are you looking for something to give you energy or something that is gonna give you a good pump during a weightlifting workout?
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    Jack3d or Craze are good but BEWARE.... they are not for lightweights. If you're not a regular coffee drinker then the powerful stimulant effect may be too much at first and for the love of whatever you hold sacred start with ONE ... just ONE scoop. You'll do cardio for hours, clean your house, do your taxes and cook elaborate dinners with all the extra wiry energy. Also... and this is important; take a few weeks to a month off after you finish a jar.

    Def a good idea to cycle it. Or will you eff up your central nervous system.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    Most pre workouts are stimulants. If you need a stimulant to work out, then you need more rest.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Most pre workouts are stimulants. If you need a stimulant to work out, then you need more rest.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    This is likely very true. I should sleep more.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Try taking a caffeine tab before working out instead. It's considerably cheaper.

    Have you ever tried them before? I usually have about 2 cups of coffee a day, so I wonder if it would still give me a boost.

    I switched from pre-workouts to straight caffeine once the PWOs started making me sick.

    2 cups np. Caffeine will be out of your system by workout time. Usually. 3-4 hours.


    Also, pretty sure Craze doesn't have much for stimulants.

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