Do you consider a pre-workout drink "Cheating?"

dannylives
dannylives Posts: 611
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I take half a scoop of "Superpump" before I workout for an extra kick, is this considered cheating? Do any of y'all drink a pre-workout drink?

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  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I take half a scoop of "Superpump" before I workout for an extra kick, is this considered cheating? Do any of y'all drink a pre-workout drink?

    When I was doing Insanity I was drinking Jack3d before my work outs. No it is not considered cheating.
  • aling01
    aling01 Posts: 163
    should check out bodybuilding.com.

    a lot of people take pre and post workout drinks/supplements.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Oh... I thought we were talking about wine. Because I definitely had a glass of red wine before my workout tonight. I don't think it was cheating at all! ;-)
  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    I don't think it is. I normally try to drink Vega Sport. It helps greatly for my workouts!
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    I would say no too. My trainer gives me something on occasion too. It is a powder I mix with water but I never remember what it is called.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    I wouldn't consider it cheating. Drinking something expecting it to jack your metabolism while sitting on the couch watching TV would be cheating in my mind.
  • ehalps26
    ehalps26 Posts: 25 Member
    no its not cheating at all...but if you get on it then get off you'll lose some water weight youll find
  • Vipecap
    Vipecap Posts: 166 Member
    Yeah never heard of anyone saying a preworkout supplement/shake/drink is cheating so you should be safe.
  • LadyOfOceanBreeze
    LadyOfOceanBreeze Posts: 762 Member
    :blushing: couldn't resist, had to go read your profile...

    just as I suspected, you are a former "drinker" :drinker:

    turned drinker:laugh: I don't think that any indulgence (within reason) would be a cheat before a workout!

    our bodies have the need for fuel, the only question I would have is with regard to the timing of said drink..

    for example, when I have carbs before my workout I wait at least 15 minutes before I start:happy:

    wishing you the best in all of your endeavors~

    welcome to MFP:glasses: :bigsmile: :wink: ENJOY!
  • dannylives
    dannylives Posts: 611
    thanks y'all!
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