Pre-workout
kaysie_ly
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I was looking into starting a preworkout drink. I just want a little more energy and a longer workout without burning myself out. Has anyone tried any that had worked well?
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Citadel Nutrition Tier 1, or Tier 1+ (has more caffeine). This preworkout is the basic stuff you need. No filler crap or stuff that makes you "tingly". Go to CitadelNutrition.com and check them out.0
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Pre Jym you can buy at bodybuilding.com0
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martyqueen52 wrote: »Citadel Nutrition Tier 1, or Tier 1+ (has more caffeine). This preworkout is the basic stuff you need. No filler crap or stuff that makes you "tingly". Go to CitadelNutrition.com and check them out.
That "tingly" feeling is a side effect of Beta Alanine, one of the better researched products out there. Citadel Nutrition Tier 1 has 3.2 grams of it.0 -
Water.1
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I'm quite sure it's completely unnecessary unless you're an athlete.1
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Caffeine pill gets me through. 10 cents a pop. I used to take NOXPLODE or something like that. Was not worth the money. I like the tingly feeling so i buy raw beta alanine and toss a scoop in for heavy lifting days0
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Optimum Nutrition1
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I'm quite sure it's completely unnecessary unless you're an athlete.
It is even for an athelete but if it gets you in the gym... It's hard to actually cop out of a workout after taking a preworkout plus there are benefits to caffiene.
My choice of Preworkout is MTS ruckus. No creatine or beta alanine, I also add both to it but if your not into those sort of things. Plus its $20 for pretty much 40 servings and the taste is top notch. Also quality ingredients.0 -
martyqueen52 wrote: »Citadel Nutrition Tier 1, or Tier 1+ (has more caffeine). This preworkout is the basic stuff you need. No filler crap or stuff that makes you "tingly". Go to CitadelNutrition.com and check them out.
That "tingly" feeling is a side effect of Beta Alanine, one of the better researched products out there. Citadel Nutrition Tier 1 has 3.2 grams of it.
Sure, it's known and researched, but, it doesn't cause that like Yohimbe does. Or however you spell it.0 -
martyqueen52 wrote: »Citadel Nutrition Tier 1, or Tier 1+ (has more caffeine). This preworkout is the basic stuff you need. No filler crap or stuff that makes you "tingly". Go to CitadelNutrition.com and check them out.
That "tingly" feeling is a side effect of Beta Alanine, one of the better researched products out there. Citadel Nutrition Tier 1 has 3.2 grams of it.
It always amazes me when someone will take a supplement without researching what is in it at all. "Oh this stuff makes my skin tingle and itch. I probably shouldn't find out why"
It's called paresthesia, which is when your nerve endings under your skin begin to fire. Resulting in a "tingling" sensation. Beta alanine is used to increase carnosine levels in the body which can help increase endurance and prolonged sets. Works quite well when paired with creatine monohydrate.
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Coffee.0
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I take cellucor c4 pre workout and love it! I have soooo much energy. I have health conditions that give me really bad fatigue so I have to take it to have a good workout. I highly recommend it.0
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MichaelaSenft wrote: »I take cellucor c4 pre workout and love it! I have soooo much energy. I have health conditions that give me really bad fatigue so I have to take it to have a good workout. I highly recommend it.
I love c4 too! I use the powder so I can control how little or much I want. Taste is great and gives me great energy.0 -
Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.1 -
RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
Many of us don't take it due to lack of energy, but as that extra boost to push for an extra rep or two which can make all the difference when it comes to stimulating muscle growth.
Some of us even mix out own pre workouts in order to save money. I add 200mg caffeine, 5g creatine, 3.2g beta alanine, 5g L arginine, and occasionally 2.5-5g of taurine. With those concentrated aminos I can add anywhere from 5-15lbs to each of my major lifts. Which is honestly a great motivator. Some want to spend the money, others don't. I've done enough research on all of those supplements and decided they best suited my goals. I in no way advocate taking any supplements that you know nothing about.
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RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
DO YOU EVEN LIFT? Seriously0 -
bigbuffbarry wrote: »RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
DO YOU EVEN LIFT? Seriously
Actually I would agree with RunningMermaid. I stopped drinking preworkout about a month ago, and went to just drinking coffee, and I feel so much better. I've been taking preworkouts for 4 years, and while I would feel something (mainly an overdose of caffeine) I would never benefit from them. Drinking coffee for me, mixed with some fats has been one of the best moves I've made recently.0 -
alexzenk86 wrote: »bigbuffbarry wrote: »RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
DO YOU EVEN LIFT? Seriously
Actually I would agree with RunningMermaid. I stopped drinking preworkout about a month ago, and went to just drinking coffee, and I feel so much better. I've been taking preworkouts for 4 years, and while I would feel something (mainly an overdose of caffeine) I would never benefit from them. Drinking coffee for me, mixed with some fats has been one of the best moves I've made recently.
Still a stimulant vs carbs and water...0 -
RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
Excellent post. Determine the root cause why you think you need a pre-workout and address that.1 -
RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
Agree.
Maybe useful for 5% of people but for 95% it's just fashion.1 -
bigbuffbarry wrote: »alexzenk86 wrote: »bigbuffbarry wrote: »RunningMermaid wrote: »Preworkout is a waste of money, and you guys are already broke-*kitten* college students- My 262 anatomy teacher.
Preworkout is drinking water and maybe eating a small snack, like a banana or apple half an hour before hand. If you don't have enough energy to finish your workout, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed and not covered up with preworkout. Make sure you're getting enough protein and carbs, as well as sleep and water.
DO YOU EVEN LIFT? Seriously
Actually I would agree with RunningMermaid. I stopped drinking preworkout about a month ago, and went to just drinking coffee, and I feel so much better. I've been taking preworkouts for 4 years, and while I would feel something (mainly an overdose of caffeine) I would never benefit from them. Drinking coffee for me, mixed with some fats has been one of the best moves I've made recently.
Still a stimulant vs carbs and water...
Taking into considering that stimulants aren't effective for everyone and even when they are, it ranges on how effective it is on each individual, it isn't likely to provide that much of an impact. Figuring out what is wrong with your diet should come before supplements.1 -
You guys are using "pre-workout" and "stimulant" interchangeably. My pre-workout stack includes six ingredients: creatine, beta alanine, citrulline malate, taurine, carnitine and caffeine. Only one of those items can be considered a stimulant.
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You guys are using "pre-workout" and "stimulant" interchangeably. My pre-workout stack includes six ingredients: creatine, beta alanine, citrulline malate, taurine, carnitine and caffeine. Only one of those items can be considered a stimulant.
Do your research.
Exactly. I take the exact same (Tier1). There's a huge benefit to those that a lot of novice lifters and people who don't compete, fail to understand.
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martyqueen52 wrote: »You guys are using "pre-workout" and "stimulant" interchangeably. My pre-workout stack includes six ingredients: creatine, beta alanine, citrulline malate, taurine, carnitine and caffeine. Only one of those items can be considered a stimulant.
Do your research.
Exactly. I take the exact same (Tier1). There's a huge benefit to those that a lot of novice lifters and people who don't compete, fail to understand.
Does a preworkout stack or any anything other than eating regular meals help a high level athlete? They might. For the other 99+% cleaning up regular nutrition and lifestyle is a much bigger benefit than supplements.1 -
Packerjohn wrote: »martyqueen52 wrote: »You guys are using "pre-workout" and "stimulant" interchangeably. My pre-workout stack includes six ingredients: creatine, beta alanine, citrulline malate, taurine, carnitine and caffeine. Only one of those items can be considered a stimulant.
Do your research.
Exactly. I take the exact same (Tier1). There's a huge benefit to those that a lot of novice lifters and people who don't compete, fail to understand.
Does a preworkout stack or any anything other than eating regular meals help a high level athlete? They might. For the other 99+% cleaning up regular nutrition and lifestyle is a much bigger benefit than supplements.
False dichotomy. Your diet can be on point AND you can take supplements.0 -
for extra kick try EC stack. it works wonders0
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bigbuffbarry wrote: »Caffeine pill gets me through. 10 cents a pop. I used to take NOXPLODE or something like that. Was not worth the money. I like the tingly feeling so i buy raw beta alanine and toss a scoop in for heavy lifting days
I love NOXPLODE. You have to be careful with it because it does pack a good amount of caffeine and can make you a little jittery. I take the recommended one scoop and I'm wide awake and ready for my workouts. All the caffeine does get you sweating buckets though and it has a good amount of creatine for workout pumps. I've tried others but that's what I usually go back to. You don't feel much from it until about 30 minutes after drinking it and it's pretty subtle. I find my lifts are better when I take it vice when I don't.
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I like the new 2.0 version of NOXPLODE even better.0
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I don't like to rely on preworkout for energy in the gym on a regular basis, I mostly use it on days where I'm a little low energy but I like C4. Most days I have plenty of energy in the gym by eating a preworkout meal 60-90 mins before my workout (aiming at 50g slow digesting carbs and 25g protein, <10g fat).0
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