Pre-Workouts that work.

I think you have to try different ones until you find one you like.

I don't like to feel hyper and I hate the niacin tingle. I just want a steady, sustained energy. So after trying multiple brands, I like ENGN EVL. I only use it when I'm really dragging, though. Most of the time I just drink a Monster (Ultra Zero).

Yogurt, puffed wheat, or fruit. Preferably fruit as they are simple sugars and you will get immediate energy

White monster and a caffeine tab

I have used a variety of them. I am currently using C4 Sport. They all pretty much have caffeine in them, and other stuff. I like the Beta Alanine in mine, it makes my skin tingle within 30 minutes of taking it, and that's usually my queue to get up and work out. I will use them for a couple of months then stop using them for a month or two just to make sure I don't get too used to them. Also, I generally only use them on work days when I'm working out at 5:30am. For me, that's 3 days a week, the other two I simply eat a carb/protein heavy - but small portion breakfast and drink some coffee then wait 30 minutes to an hour and I'm good to go. Muscletech makes one I like called "Pre-Workout Explosion" that is cheap and readily found at the local Wal-Mart and/or Sam's Club. I've not really found one that works better than another, they all pretty much wake me up and get me ready to go on early mornings.

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I take and apple or banana...sometimes some coffee with that.

Same here, cup of coffee and a banana. If that jolt doesn't work, I figure I'm not well-rested enough to push myself hard so I just do a light workout, and then I prioritize getting a good night's sleep that night while I still feel like schmuck for not getting a better workout in

I've been doing well keeping my energy up for an hour and 20 on my bike by having exactly 6 triscuits, a stick of lite cheese and a half banana. About a half hour before the ride. And yep a jolt of coffee if sleepy helps, but only if the lagging energy is due to lack of actual sleep, and not actual food.

allanrjudge wrote: »

I need to get fit in the new year and need a pre workout, or mixture of pre workouts, that will give me energy.

Any supplement I've ever tried in the past gas had no effect on me at all. I want something to make me get a rush of energy.

I see so many people rave about pre workouts, there must be some that work. Are they just a placebo?

Sorry if I sound like a complete novice, it's because I am.

As a complete novice, fix your diet and sleep patterns first, don't even think about supplements until this is taken care of (unless you need a supplement as recommended by a doctor for some issue). As mentioned above, pre-works are mainly caffeine, not needed with proper sleep and diet.

Best of luck.

I like cellucor c4. It's the best one I've tried. I'm us ing mr. Hyde now cycling off c4 for a while but would still recommend c4

A self applied kick in the *kitten* and a good warm up seems to be all I need to get going.

For my Sunday AM bench session? Coffee.

For my mid-week squat/dead/ohp sessions? Breakfast, lunch, maybe a snack, and some sort of caffeine.

I also supplement with creatine daily in the AM.

Sour Patch Kids and a Zero Ultra Monster

I try to time a small meal an hour or so before and have a green tea. That will carry me through whatever as long as I don't leave it too long.

If you're just looking for something to give you an energy boost, try Amino Energy.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/essential-amino-energy.html

It's my go-to pre workout when I workout early AM. I much prefer green tea for my Caffeine as Caffeine Anhydrous (which is in most pre workouts) just doesn't agree with me. That said, you may like it as it's more potent. Honestly, you'll probably end up buying different pre workouts before you find one that works for you.