pre-workout energy?

msthang444
msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Any suggestions for something to get going before a workout? I've tried the gummies and jelly beans, not so much. occasionally i'll cheat on a monster and that usually rocks me out :)
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  • Hozman121
    Hozman121 Posts: 76 Member
    I like buzzerk by complete nutrition or I just started using Neon Volt sold at GNC. I like it and doesn't make you feel like you are on crank.....tried Jack3D once and thought my heart was going to explode....I dont recommend it. Purest have told me just a cup of straight black coffee but hate the taste of that.
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    ditto. I have tried coffee a million times, and uh... can't do it.
  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    If you want to throw money away (like me) C4 extreme is pretty good. Once I finish my last container, I'm stopping and going to cafinee pills.
  • Whyareyoumad
    Whyareyoumad Posts: 268 Member
    If you want to throw money away (like me) C4 extreme is pretty good. Once I finish my last container, I'm stopping and going to cafinee pills.

    I did C4 for a while, made me itch. I have since switched to AC/G3 and have not noticed any side effects, but have all the energy I need through my work out.
  • mindyvanwesten
    mindyvanwesten Posts: 16
    I love my E & E from beach body! it is great!
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    Ditto on the throwing away money, I use ACG3 from GNC, it's 70.00 a canister. I like the watermelon flavor, it tastes like a jolly rancher, and within 15 minutes, my skin is all tingly, and I'm ready to rock out :bigsmile:

    Oh, also edited to add besides the temporary tingly feeling, which usually wears off after I start working out, I don't get any headaches of feeling of nausea or dizziness like some other brands have caused me.
  • Srarojas
    Srarojas Posts: 170 Member
    I eat oatmeal with honey and a couple of egg whites 90 minutes prior, then right now am taking Neon Volt 20 - 30 minutes prior to workout. I have head that Advocare energy drinks are the best and are all natural though.
  • mboktay
    mboktay Posts: 69 Member
    I had a personal trainer that said an apple about 45 minutes before the work out. It really worked great for me and he worked my butt off for a full hour and I was good until I got home.
  • pinaypanda87
    pinaypanda87 Posts: 20 Member
    I drink Amino Energy... I mix a blender bottle with the mix and sip on it throughout the whole workout and i find i have way more energy and stamina to go on =) Best thing ive use so far, i highly recommend.
  • julies90
    julies90 Posts: 646 Member
    If you want to throw money away (like me) C4 extreme is pretty good. Once I finish my last container, I'm stopping and going to cafinee pills.


    C4 is awesome!
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    The two active ingredients in those expensive pre-workouts people spend 70 bucks a bottle on that are actually just around 15 bucks of you aren't a sucker:

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Candy is what I usually use if I need a pre-workout burst. I don't care for Monster, but Red Bull...yep done that too.
  • badbull69
    badbull69 Posts: 157 Member
    Have tried many of them. I loved Jack3d, but they took out the Di-Methylane. So Have tried Assult, C4, had no good experience with either. Right now Im how Juggernaut by Infinite Labs. It has the beta-atalene (spelling) in it, my body feels like it has a spark plug inside it...love the feeling.

    I think its gonna be trial error, to be honest.
  • tigergem86
    tigergem86 Posts: 59 Member
    I like to use Advocare Spark. Its only 45 cals for 1 scoop
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    The two active ingredients in those expensive pre-workouts people spend 70 bucks a bottle on that are actually just around 15 bucks of you aren't a sucker:

    vivarin-caffeine-pills-1.jpg

    11031250_201307051205.jpg

    Vivarin gives me a stomach ache. :sick:


    Be careful with caffeine in a pill, people! :flowerforyou:
  • kamkam23430
    kamkam23430 Posts: 8 Member
    I drink an Advocare Spark about 30 minutes before my run/workout and it works wonders for me. They taste pretty good too!
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    The two active ingredients in those expensive pre-workouts people spend 70 bucks a bottle on that are actually just around 15 bucks of you aren't a sucker:

    vivarin-caffeine-pills-1.jpg

    11031250_201307051205.jpg

    Guess I'm a sucker, but I've tried a few things here and there, and I guess the good thing about GNC is if you don't like it, you can return it. The cost completely sucks though. But it works without any of the side effects I've gotten before, so I guess it fairs out for me. lol
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I have oatmeal every morning before the gym.
  • pluto2626
    pluto2626 Posts: 31 Member
    I really like Advocare's Sparks energy drink. Always gives me the energy I need!
  • Soccer_Chick
    Soccer_Chick Posts: 204 Member
    Black coffee and a banana does the trick for me. It's pretty cheap, too!
  • Srarojas
    Srarojas Posts: 170 Member
    I had a personal trainer that said an apple about 45 minutes before the work out. It really worked great for me and he worked my butt off for a full hour and I was good until I got home.

    Come to think of it, mine said that too (but 30 minutes prior). I might add an apple and see what happens. Thanks for the reminder : )
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    Are C4 and Spark both at GNC?
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    Are C4 and Spark both at GNC?

    Spark you can only purchase through an Advocare Distributor. C4 you can get at GNC.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    nookie.

    I prefer my energy boost in a more au natural state. ;)

    that and good old fashioned "just do it"
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    Are C4 and Spark both at GNC?

    Spark you can only purchase through an Advocare Distributor. C4 you can get at GNC.

    Also, to become a distributor it is $75 to get the kit, which comes with Spark and Slam samples, but you automatically get 20% off of your purchases. So $60 for Spark after shipping and tax turns into $49.61 after shipping and tax. Based on what you sell or buy for yourself in a given period you can get up to 40% off all your orders. So as a distributor the absolute most you'll ever pay for a canister is $50.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I like buzzerk by complete nutrition or I just started using Neon Volt sold at GNC. I like it and doesn't make you feel like you are on crank.....tried Jack3D once and thought my heart was going to explode....I dont recommend it. Purest have told me just a cup of straight black coffee but hate the taste of that.

    I second Neon Volt. I used to take BSN's NO Explode 2.0 but I didn't really like the creatine in it. The Volt doesn't give me the jitters
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    Any suggestions for something to get going before a workout? I've tried the gummies and jelly beans, not so much. occasionally i'll cheat on a monster and that usually rocks me out :)
    Maybe focusing on what will be doing for that workout and convincing yourself that you will get it done? Yes there will be times one will need extra energy, and that's where food comes in. But pre energy workouts are nothing but a bunch of stimulants disguised as "energy" drinks.
    I always say check your attitude first. If you're mentally going into it with a half assed attitude, then expect the workout to be that way.

    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
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    I had a personal trainer that said an apple about 45 minutes before the work out. It really worked great for me and he worked my butt off for a full hour and I was good until I got home.
    There you go. Fruit is a good pre workout.

    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
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    Black coffee and a banana does the trick for me. It's pretty cheap, too!
    Another winner.

    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
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    But pre energy workouts are nothing but a bunch of stimulants disguised as "energy" drinks.

    ...not that there's anything wrong with that... :wink: :bigsmile:


    Edit: I'll take B-12 over late day coffee anytime.

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