Preworkout

I am not going to say its good or bad, everyone has their own opinion on that but I have taken several different kinds and still do I currently take EVL- grape flavored and love it. If you have never had pre work out before start with one scoop and you really should never go above 2, thats what most containers say. Good Luck! I also recommend C4

Well if you think its better for your body go for it :-)

I like it. Sometimes I really just think I am playing a mental game with myself but whatever works, right. Lol. I like Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy on light days and their platinum pre on more intense days. I have samples of C4 and I like that too.

SciranBG wrote: »

There is definitely more to preworkout mixes than just caffeine, I love it. One common ingredient beta alanine will give a nice tingly feeling at higher doses. Or at least I think it feels nice.
That being said I wouldn't bother spending money on it unless caffeine alone isn't giving you any kick.

I love the tingle!

I take a 200mg caffeine pill, along with a banana and an apple. Many preworkouts either have ingredients with unproven claims, or have ingredients that have been proven to work, but have them in doses smaller than the proven effective dose. It takes a lot of research to find a good one, which is why I stick with just a caffeine pill. Then there are the ones that eventually get banned by the FDA (not always justly) due to some ingredient, or you run into news about supplement companies making false claims on their labels.

I've read enough articles about lawsuits against companies whose supplements (not necessarily preworkouts) that are bogus, and tests by independent companies that have found supplements lying about the amount of protein. With so many shady practices coming to light, I opt to simply spend $3 USD on a bottle of caffeine pills, rather than risk being hoodwinked by shiny packaging and companies using "proprietary blends" on the label in order to keep from telling you what's in their product, and in what quantities.

I also echo C4. I workout in the late afternoons after work around 5:00PM and by then I find myself in an energy lull. So as soon as I get home I take the C4 and it re-energizes me. How much of it is placebo effect I don't know. But the Beta Alanine itch alone makes me want to hurry up and get a sweat on to get over it lol.

I have a hard time understanding the big need for preworkout. I'm in my 50's up 415 AM work out at 5. Commute and work from 6:30 to 5PM. Then workout again. Go to bed at 10 PM.

No naps involved, no pre-workout and no caffeine. I'm thinking if someone really needs this they should be examining their nutrition and other health factors first.

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RossAH wrote: »

Packerjohn wrote: »

I have a hard time understanding the big need for preworkout. I'm in my 50's up 415 AM work out at 5. Commute and work from 6:30 to 5PM. Then workout again. Go to bed at 10 PM.

No naps involved, no pre-workout and no caffeine. I'm thinking if someone really needs this they should be examining their nutrition and other health factors first.

Some people say that one shouldn't take whey protein supplements, creatine, omega 3s, and/or multi-vitamins, because "you focus on getting all of that stuff from your diet." If you're the type that doesn't need/believe in taking that stuff, great. That doesn't negate the benefits that others reap from them.

Just stating my opinion and it still stands, need to be checking other health factors first if someone feels they "need" them.

The OP says she is thinking about purchasing pre-workout. No indication on what type, duration, etc of workout she is trying to prep for. If she thinks she need a pre-workout for a 20 minute leisurely elliptical session, may want to rethink.