Pre-Workout Supplements VS Black Coffee?
Joshacham
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I hear a lot about pre-workout supplements. Is there any validity to them or are they just hype? From what I can tell, from a friend who has bought and tried some (I think it was C4 or something like that) He says he just feels jittery and his heart speeds up. To me that sounds like caffeine and something I can get from just plain black coffee that I drink every morning. Is there any difference between the two or is there something actually special about pre-workouts? I was looking into one called Pre-Gains.
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Hype0
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They typically have more than just caffeine in them, but yeah, its just a bunch of stimulants for the most part.
I use one because I go to the gym pretty early in the morning and don't have time to wait for coffee to cool to drinkable levels. (I don't really enjoy cold coffee, I've tried that too.)
So I use a pre-workout. If I ever get to where I'm not working out so early, I'll probably stop using it.0 -
most of the effect comes from caffeine. sometimes they add other supplements that can give a tingly feeling, such as Beta Alanine. A lot of them contain creatine or BCAAs too.
I find that stuff is not so useful, it doesnt matter what time of day you take creatine so I just have plain creatine after dinner. BCAAs arent needed if you are getting your overall protein intake.
A cup of coffee does me just fine and can help amp me up for a workout if I'm not feeling it.0 -
For the most part, I think pre and post workout supplements are marketing hype...0
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I get more results from creatine; however, I will only use it prior to a competitive run because I have an autoimmune disease and my kidneys don't function quite to normal standards.
I usually drink coffee before my Saturday morning workouts, but not the evening ones. TBH, my workout depends more on my daily diet than anything else.0 -
I take a supplement that has creatine in it and it helps.0
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Interesting.. The caffeine content is significant in supplements but nothing more than what you get with coffee and taking daily vitiman supplements.0
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i like coffee.
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I like the taste of c4 better than black coffee. That's the biggest reason I use it.0
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Most of them are caffeine and simple carbs.........coffee and a banana will, for the most part, do the same thing for you. My pre-workout is coffee.I take a supplement that has creatine in it and it helps.
Specifically? If you're eating enough red meat you probably don't need it and with so many of these supplements being made offshore and not being subject to any form of regulation you don't know what you're ingesting.....
usp.org/meetings-courses/workshops/adulteration-and-fraud-food-ingredients-and-dietary-supplements-attend-two-key-learning-events
webmd.com/men/creatine
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If you've never used pre workout how are you going to answer the mans question? Pre workout makes you bullet proof, proven fact. You WILL lift more weight for more reps EASIER. This is true. However, with great power comes great responsibility, it is easy to get carried away because you feel bullet proof, easy to injure yourself because not as in tune with your body0
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The one I take has BCAAs and creatine to help muscle recovery and growth. I like it. Coffee gives me..bathroom needs. Pre workouts don't and I appreciate that when I'm mid-squat. Hope this helps.0
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If you've never used pre workout how are you going to answer the mans question? Pre workout makes you bullet proof, proven fact. You WILL lift more weight for more reps EASIER. This is true. However, with great power comes great responsibility, it is easy to get carried away because you feel bullet proof, easy to injure yourself because not as in tune with your body
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Coffee and a dump.0
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Coffee and a banana.0
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I like vega pre-workout. It's plant based, so feels more like a couple of cups of maté. I run long distances though, and black coffee wreaks havoc on my GI when running. I definitely need the mental focus to get going sometimes, pre-workout does just that! That's my two cents!0
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YeaYeaPueblo wrote: »black coffee wreaks havoc on my GI when running.
I've had this issue too. The acidic nature of black coffee mixed with my stomach acid gives me heart burn or some fantastic vurps. I do eat something before the gym to calm it down but it's still there.
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If you've never used pre workout how are you going to answer the mans question? Pre workout makes you bullet proof, proven fact. You WILL lift more weight for more reps EASIER. This is true. However, with great power comes great responsibility, it is easy to get carried away because you feel bullet proof, easy to injure yourself because not as in tune with your body
Dom Mazzetti much?
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