Pre workout supplement advice needed

ProgressNotPerfection32
ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! I went to GNC over the weekend and was given free samples of ACG-3 and Cardio Cuts. I really like the ACG-3, it gives me lots of energy and I don't feel tired post workout. I liked the Cardio Cuts also, but the taste was awful. Here is my question- has anyone tried these? If so, which do you recommend (or something else) for stamina and weight loss? I am not wanting to bulk up and am afraid the ACG-3 will do that (package says its for muscle building).


Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks ????

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  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    No pre workout supplement is going to make you bulk up. There is litterally NOTHING you can do to make you bulk up besides steroids. You are a woman, you do not have the testosterone needed to bulk up no matter how many heavy weights you lift or how many non steroid supplements you take.

    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    never tried those, but generally speaking pre-workouts won't cause muscle gain (it's just marketing/sales pitch).

    Long term calorie surplus and significant weight training will. With emphasis on long term.
  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    No pre workout supplement is going to make you bulk up. There is litterally NOTHING you can do to make you bulk up besides steroids. You are a woman, you do not have the testosterone needed to bulk up no matter how many heavy weights you lift or how many non steroid supplements you take.

    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.

    That's what I figured. Thanks!! Can I get that at GNC?
  • SadFaerie
    SadFaerie Posts: 243 Member
    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.
    Why should she need pump for cardio?

    OP -- coffee can never go wrong. HyperFX is ok, too.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    No pre workout supplement is going to make you bulk up. There is litterally NOTHING you can do to make you bulk up besides steroids. You are a woman, you do not have the testosterone needed to bulk up no matter how many heavy weights you lift or how many non steroid supplements you take.

    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.

    That's what I figured. Thanks!! Can I get that at GNC?

    Everyone responds differently to the stims, so try a few and find one you like. I've used C4 and saw no noticeable benefit from it. I'm not saying it's a bad product or that you shouldn't try it, but only that YMMV.

    I'm a big advocate of sample sizes until you find something you like. If GNC doesn't have anything, try other shops, online stores, etc.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.
    Why should she need pump for cardio?

    OP -- coffee can never go wrong. HyperFX is ok, too.

    C4 is not a pump amplyfier, it just contains a pump amplyfier. Also increases energy and focus.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    No pre workout supplement is going to make you bulk up. There is litterally NOTHING you can do to make you bulk up besides steroids. You are a woman, you do not have the testosterone needed to bulk up no matter how many heavy weights you lift or how many non steroid supplements you take.

    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.

    That's what I figured. Thanks!! Can I get that at GNC?

    Yes, but it's cheaper at bodybuilding.com. You can also get sample size at bb.com to see if you like it before you buy a tub.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Try Creatine, Beta Alanine and black coffee. No idea about weight loss supplements because I personally think they're B.S. Creating a calorie deficit through exercise and/or diet is how you lose weight.
  • Kojie75
    Kojie75 Posts: 17 Member
    I absolutely love C4 pineapple flavor.
  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    No pre workout supplement is going to make you bulk up. There is litterally NOTHING you can do to make you bulk up besides steroids. You are a woman, you do not have the testosterone needed to bulk up no matter how many heavy weights you lift or how many non steroid supplements you take.

    That being said, try cellucor C4. I love it, as do most everyone I see who tries it. And the strawvberry margarita tastes awesome.

    That's what I figured. Thanks!! Can I get that at GNC?

    Yes, but it's cheaper at bodybuilding.com. You can also get sample size at bb.com to see if you like it before you buy a tub.


    Thank you!!

    I really am not even looking for it for weight loss, that would just be an added benefit for me. I teach and go back to work next week. I'm not a morning person so I'm just wanting something to get me motivated at 5am, to get up and workout or run.

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