Need suggestions for a new pre workout?

Gaygirl2120
Gaygirl2120 Posts: 541 Member
edited November 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I was taking C4 Ripped, but I wanted to try something new. I tried Hyde over the weekend & OMG it literally felt like it was burning a whole through my stomach. I had to lay down until the feeling passed. It wasn't on an empty stomach either. But I am up for some new suggestions.

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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Strong coffee and a banana
  • Gaygirl2120
    Gaygirl2120 Posts: 541 Member
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    Strong coffee and a banana

    I already do that.
  • LeoT0917
    LeoT0917 Posts: 206 Member
    What kind of workout? Cardio? Weights? Other?
  • Gaygirl2120
    Gaygirl2120 Posts: 541 Member
    LeoT0917 wrote: »
    What kind of workout? Cardio? Weights? Other?

    I do around 2 hours in the gym a mix of both.

  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    Strong coffee and a banana

    I already do that.

    I don't understand why you would want or need anything else.
  • Gaygirl2120
    Gaygirl2120 Posts: 541 Member
    pondee629 wrote: »
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    Strong coffee and a banana

    I already do that.

    I don't understand why you would want or need anything else.

    Well I guess that's why we all do what works for us personally.

  • denato1
    denato1 Posts: 54 Member
    C4 original is a little more go then ripped, beyond lit is ok, stay away from assault got nothing out of trying that
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    I like MusclePharm Assault. Pretty good balance, doesn't provide as big of a pump as others I've tried, though gives a nice even bump in energy that doesn't make you feel jittery.
  • BootCampC
    BootCampC Posts: 689 Member
    Amino Energy is great , there is only a small portion of caffeine but plenty of L-arginine and Beta-Alanine to push you through the wall..
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    pondee629 wrote: »
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    Strong coffee and a banana

    I already do that.

    I don't understand why you would want or need anything else.

    Well I guess that's why we all do what works for us personally.

    If it's working for you, why are you looking to change? I'd like to understand why/how it works.
  • BaddS4
    BaddS4 Posts: 302 Member
    I use Complx5 and find it to be a good pre-workout..
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ENGN EVL - blue raspberry or green apple
  • cbrimer87
    cbrimer87 Posts: 12 Member
    BootCampC wrote: »
    Amino Energy is great , there is only a small portion of caffeine but plenty of L-arginine and Beta-Alanine to push you through the wall..

    I also use Amino Energy- SO good. Not too much caffeine, great for endurance.
  • LeoT0917
    LeoT0917 Posts: 206 Member
    Right now for my 3 heavy weight training workouts/wk I'm using VaporX5™ Next Gen by Muscle Tech. Nothing pre workout for cardio, other than maybe a banana about 30 minutes beforehand.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    I was taking C4 Ripped, but I wanted to try something new. I tried Hyde over the weekend & OMG it literally felt like it was burning a whole through my stomach. I had to lay down until the feeling passed. It wasn't on an empty stomach either. But I am up for some new suggestions.

    Figure out why you think you need a supplement. Is your diet and sleep on track?
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    What exactly are you looking to get out of your pre workout. Stim or non stim? And what supplements and in what dosages are you wanting? It'll help narrow the list.
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    I don't begrudge anyone for taking a PWO, but I tend think they work more by placebo than anything else. Foam rolling is more likely placebo, but I find it helps me to warmup and get into my workout.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    nakedraygun wrote: »
    I don't begrudge anyone for taking a PWO, but I tend think they work more by placebo than anything else. Foam rolling is more likely placebo, but I find it helps me to warmup and get into my workout.

    I love my pre, but I Don't disagree with you. Its part of the prep for the training session.
  • sammyjo0218
    sammyjo0218 Posts: 108 Member
    I'm obsessed with idealfit preworkout. No calories, carbs, or sugar, has b vitamins, natural caffeine, and some aminos. They also have a caffeine free preworkout
  • Doingthis4Drea
    Doingthis4Drea Posts: 5 Member
    Amino Energy by ON. I like it and it don't make you jittery
  • wanzik
    wanzik Posts: 326 Member
    I've tried a few and the one I like best is N.O.-Xplode. I wouldn't use it for cardio only but I take it if I'm going to hit the weights within a half hour or so. I do a cardio warm-up before hitting the iron.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Have you seen MJ's Secret Stuff in Space Jam? Get you some of that if you can because the Looney Toons went on to beat the Monstars after being down by like 70 points at halftime.
  • Iwannabfit76
    Iwannabfit76 Posts: 101 Member
    I make my own. I use Agmatine 1000-1500 mg, L-Citrulline 3000 mg, and Beta- Alanine 3000 mg. Those are the ones I like the best. You can get them from Amazon. It will last you 6 months or maybe even 8 months for the price of 2 of those Ripped containers. I use a crystal lite caffeine packet to mix in 16 oz of water and add the 3 powders 30 min before my workout. I have done a lot of research for what's best for me. I also make sure to take my BCAAs pre workout with them. Good luck!
  • Stephanie3399
    Stephanie3399 Posts: 40 Member
    I use Advocare Arigine Extreme! I love that it gives me energy without making me jittery! With any supplement I only take things that are 3rd party tested. Meaning, an external company has tested the product and approves that it is what the company says it is! Send me a message if you want more information on it! :)

  • davidsnewsham
    davidsnewsham Posts: 49 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Jax2120 wrote: »
    I was taking C4 Ripped, but I wanted to try something new. I tried Hyde over the weekend & OMG it literally felt like it was burning a whole through my stomach. I had to lay down until the feeling passed. It wasn't on an empty stomach either. But I am up for some new suggestions.

    Figure out why you think you need a supplement. Is your diet and sleep on track?

    I have to agree on that one... Try and get rid of using pre workout. May want to look at tweaking your diet if you feel you have to take pre workout before each session
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Stephanie3399 wrote: »
    I use Advocare Arigine Extreme! I love that it gives me energy without making me jittery! With any supplement I only take things that are 3rd party tested. Meaning, an external company has tested the product and approves that it is what the company says it is! Send me a message if you want more information on it! :)

    Lol, nice.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Stephanie3399 wrote: »
    I use Advocare Arigine Extreme! I love that it gives me energy without making me jittery! With any supplement I only take things that are 3rd party tested. Meaning, an external company has tested the product and approves that it is what the company says it is! Send me a message if you want more information on it! :)


    LOL.. for 4x what every other certified lab tested supplement costs.
  • vtemp2013
    vtemp2013 Posts: 33 Member
    I use Mr. Hyde right now. It has a good initial burst of energy for me (or so I believe), but I find myself crashing about an hour into my workout with incessant yawning. I eat right, sleep a good amount, but I have PCOS so my energy levels lag. I'm not caffeine sensitive either (I drink 5-6 cups of coffee a day), so I just ordered some vintage blast because it has other stimulants- I'll tell you how it goes!
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