Pre Workout is it healthy? Or safe?
cassandrapalencia
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I've recently started taking pre workout and I must say it helps me in the gym. I've heard different things of it being bad for you. What do you guys think?
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It's definitely bad for you. Black coffee would be a safer alternative. That being admitted, I love my preworkout crack!!!! I've had really negative effects from overuse of energy drinks, but none (yet that I can tell) from regularly taking preworkout. They're all different though.0
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I know what you mean. Black coffee I'm going to try that. I've taken one before don't remember the name but I seriously couldn't feel my hand lol0
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Lol, it's not bad for you. But caffeine pills or coffee are both cheaper.
What is the brand? Can you link it for us?0 -
I use a pre workout every now and then on days where I "need" to go to the gym but cant be bothered. Maybe twice a month. I used it today actually. I don't drink caffeine and rarely energy drinks so I have a very low tolerance. I've tried a few different brands, I get the tingles etc, but I do not really find that it aids my performance, pump or focus. I just tend to sweat much more, probably stay in the gym a bit longer and crash a bit later on in the day (feeling a bit tired, jittery and anxious almost depressed?). I don't think they really agree with me. I definatley would not take them for anything cardio related. I really wished they did work for me because I feel like I'm missing out on all the fun!0
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They're not bad for you in moderation... i.e. don't take 10 scoops at once unless you want to jump higher than 30 meters. As long as you abide by the consumption rules on the tub, you should be fine.
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What is your pre- workout? some are junk - some are good. If you are lifting you should have some protein & carbs before. I like coffee too0
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They're great but after a few months you stop feeling them. Can't be good for you to take regularly in the long term
Had some great sessions & buzzes from them though0 -
They're great but after a few months you stop feeling them. Can't be good for you to take regularly in the long term
Had some great sessions & buzzes from them though
Your body builds up a caffeine tolerance with the use of PWO w/ stims, only way to feel the effects of the PWO is to have about 2 weeks, sometimes 3, without any caffeine.0 -
"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.0
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I added a preworkout because I cut how much coffee I was drinking per day -- I used to put 4 teaspoons of sugar in each, times 10 cups a day...yeah too much sugar. So I added it on my workout days and noticed a huge difference in being able to have a nice, sustained energy level during my workouts. No major heart rate spikes, just basic energy.
I know someone asked for names, but I'm not sure if that's allowed in the rules. There are a wide variety of preworkouts out there and the key is just finding one that works for you. My husband's mix, for example, made me completely sick. Mine makes me feel like I could punch through a wall. But agree that your body will build a tolerance, so just like with any supplementation, it's good to cycle on and off of it/not take them daily.0 -
"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
There are powders/drinks out there labeled "pre-workout" so not sure with this...and yes they have beta-alanine, caffeine, etc in them so the stimulants are in there. I don't think folks are talking about the stimulant "fat burners" you'd take before meals, for example.
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I try to do my stuff on normal food based on my normal routine. Anything out of the ordinary for me is just that... unless I want to rely on a supplement to help me with my bike ride/work day/whatever, I figure there is no sense in training using it.
Sometimes I feel like my coffee is the only thing that gets my heart beating in the morning. But I don't drink more if I'm going riding.0 -
chrysalis2015 wrote: »"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
There are powders/drinks out there labeled "pre-workout" so not sure with this...and yes they have beta-alanine, caffeine, etc in them so the stimulants are in there. I don't think folks are talking about the stimulant "fat burners" you'd take before meals, for example.
Beta-alanine isn't a stimulant. Not all pre-workouts contain stimulants. My current mix includes beta-alanine, creatine, citrulline malate and acytel L-carnitine, none of which are stimulants.0 -
chrysalis2015 wrote: »"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
There are powders/drinks out there labeled "pre-workout" so not sure with this...and yes they have beta-alanine, caffeine, etc in them so the stimulants are in there. I don't think folks are talking about the stimulant "fat burners" you'd take before meals, for example.
Beta-alanine isn't a stimulant. Not all pre-workouts contain stimulants. My current mix includes beta-alanine, creatine, citrulline malate and acytel L-carnitine, none of which are stimulants.
Thank you for clearing that up like I've said I'm relatively new...maybe it just so happened the ones I was looking at before picking my preworkout had the caffeine because I'd told the rep I wanted to cut my coffee drastically. So I thought they were all like that 
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chrysalis2015 wrote: »chrysalis2015 wrote: »"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
There are powders/drinks out there labeled "pre-workout" so not sure with this...and yes they have beta-alanine, caffeine, etc in them so the stimulants are in there. I don't think folks are talking about the stimulant "fat burners" you'd take before meals, for example.
Beta-alanine isn't a stimulant. Not all pre-workouts contain stimulants. My current mix includes beta-alanine, creatine, citrulline malate and acytel L-carnitine, none of which are stimulants.
Thank you for clearing that up like I've said I'm relatively new...maybe it just so happened the ones I was looking at before picking my preworkout had the caffeine because I'd told the rep I wanted to cut my coffee drastically. So I thought they were all like that
No worries. Beta-alanine promotes lactic acid buffering*, which means your muscles can work longer without getting fatigued. It does give you the tinglies, however, which feels like a stimulant
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.0 -
I like: thermovex and skinny stix. These are both primarily marketed as weight loss supplements, but they are primarily stimulants, and I use them as preworkouts for cardio: boxing, running, etc. They do the trick for sure to increase endurance and ramp up intensity.0
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I like: thermovex and skinny stix. These are both primarily marketed as weight loss supplements, but they are primarily stimulants, and I use them as preworkouts for cardio: boxing, running, etc. They do the trick for sure to increase endurance and ramp up intensity.
Be careful with taking pre workout or high doses of stimulants when doing cardio. Those things already ramp your heat rate up before you even start.0 -
i used to take NOS powder before working-out (with weights) and it helped alot. took JACK3D years ago, but heard it was very dangerous for the heart, so i stopped.0
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slideaway1 wrote: »I like: thermovex and skinny stix. These are both primarily marketed as weight loss supplements, but they are primarily stimulants, and I use them as preworkouts for cardio: boxing, running, etc. They do the trick for sure to increase endurance and ramp up intensity.
Be careful with taking pre workout or high doses of stimulants when doing cardio. Those things already ramp your heat rate up before you even start.
This. Now I'll share the brand because I actually do have a "sensitive heart" - great blood pressure/pulse, but give it a bit of adrenaline or tax it a little and the rate shoots up. I use Neon Volt, sip in the car before working out, so about 20 minutes. No heart spikes (beta al flush the 1st few times but heart was fine). YMMV, but love the energy without any heart issues.
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"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
So far I agree with you. A pre workout helps with recovery and performance. I see no reason not to take it. Beta alanine and creatine are great and I actually take a 5 grams of each before my workouts plus my pre workout mix.0 -
cassandrapalencia wrote: »I've recently started taking pre workout and I must say it helps me in the gym. I've heard different things of it being bad for you. What do you guys think?
You said it's been helps you. So don't worry. Just take the recommended dose before your workout and you'll be fine. Take for 3 months then stop for a month. Then start again. Keeps your body from getting too use to it.0 -
"Pre-workout" is an ambiguous term, but it sounds like many of you are using it synonymously with stimulants.
So far I agree with you. A pre workout helps with recovery and performance. I see no reason not to take it. Beta alanine and creatine are great and I actually take a 5 grams of each before my workouts plus my pre workout mix.
Doesn't matter when you take Beta Alanine and Creatine.
These are not pre workout worthy supplements, like caffeine. These are system saturaters that take time to build up into your system to work.0 -
She was asking if they are safe. Just saying that most supplements in a pre workout are beneficial. Saying it is safe. Is that ok? Also stating that I even take more than what is in a Pre-workout myself. Yes I'm aware that creatine and beta alanine take time to saturate and caffeine is a stimulant. @sixxpoint0
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She was asking if they are safe. Just saying that most supplements in a pre workout are beneficial. Saying it is safe. Is that ok? Also stating that I even take more than what is in a Pre-workout myself. Yes I'm aware that creatine and beta alanine take time to saturate and caffeine is a stimulant. @sixxpoint
What are you trying to say then?0 -
@sixxpoint it's in the response. Saying it is safe. Did you not read it0
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@sixxpoint it's in the response. Saying it is safe. Did you not read it
I never questioned that from you. What I questioned was your belief that you needed to take creatine and beta alanine pre workout... Which is a false belief.0 -
I never said you have to take anything or need to take anything. These supplements are in most pre workout. They are safe.0
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Lol, it's not bad for you. But caffeine pills or coffee are both cheaper.
What is the brand? Can you link it for us?
The one I'm taking now is advocare spark energy. Sorry so late http://www.advocare.com/products/active.aspx0
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