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Pre-Workout

aavila60
aavila60 Posts: 7 Member
edited February 16 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good pre-workout. I use coffee right now because I've taken some pre-workout samples that gave me acid reflux. I think it was called C4 something. Anyway, I'm scared to try something else since I have a weak stomach, but I'm tired of drinking coffee as a pre-workout. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    coffee is a great pre-work out. or Caffinee pills. Lots of PWO's are money dumps. Save yourself the money.
  • 1983ashleigh
    1983ashleigh Posts: 34 Member
    I usually do a few almonds about an hour prior to work out. Also, I drink lots of water.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Water and a good dump.
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    I use 1.M.R. before my weekend long runs. I know a number of people who swear by Cellucor's C4. If you don't mind 100 pre-workout calories, you can always go Gu or something similar to that.
  • raythrasher
    raythrasher Posts: 26 Member
    Beachbody Energy and Endurance has served me well. Seems to have less artificial stuff in it than the others. I drink it on empty stomach first thing in the morning.

    Here is product description:
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    E&E Energy and Endurance contains:

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    Get the most from your workout. Mix E&E Energy and Endurance with water and drink it 15 to 30 minutes before your workout. You'll feel more energized from the start to the end of your workout—maximizing your results.
  • amwoidyla
    amwoidyla Posts: 257 Member
    C4 will give you the itches!

    I wanted to feel like Vin Diesel and I felt like a meth head. That was my experience anyway.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    how about just eat some food like an hour or hour and a half before working out?
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Tier 1 by Citadel - 4 ingredients and cost effective.

    Flight by Bare Performance - Minimal ingredients, and hits harder then Citadel.
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
    I use advocare spark.
  • Operation_Shred
    Operation_Shred Posts: 173
    A few bumps of blow usually does the trick.
  • Mario_Az
    Mario_Az Posts: 1,331 Member
    MR. HYDE by Pro Supps
  • Still1Workoutatatime
    Still1Workoutatatime Posts: 250 Member
    N.O. Xplode
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    how about just eat some food like an hour or hour and a half before working out?

    THIS.... low GI CARBS for longer absorption, say A PASTA MEAL or brown rice/meat dish, any meal really to keep your energy up in the weight room.
  • Flab2Fab27
    Flab2Fab27 Posts: 461 Member
    A few bumps of blow usually does the trick.

    :laugh:
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Normally for me its coffee n a protein shake. My alternative is V8 flavor fusion drinks. I get my vitamins plus the caffeine boost and that is helpful as well.
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Water and a good dump.

    lol what happens if its a bad dump day?
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    I've been using BSN N.O. XPLODE lately.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I've been using the Neon Volt preworkout. Sometimes a cup of coffee isn't enough for a 5am work out.
  • Operation_Shred
    Operation_Shred Posts: 173
    Water and a good dump.

    lol what happens if its a bad dump day?

    bad dump = turtle heading during squats = bad workout
  • Pantherfan44
    Pantherfan44 Posts: 25
    Coffee always and now a 1/2 whole wheat english muffin with a tbs peanut butter while my hubby stares me down to make sure I eat it LMAO.
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