What do you do before workouts?

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vanityy99
vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
edited February 2019 in Fitness and Exercise
To get you motivated and pumped. Also “tricks” to give you more energy, get you going longer ( legal of course, and besides the normal a well balanced meal answer).

For example I like to take a shot of espresso. So what do you do to help you pro long your workouts?
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  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    I usually eat lunch about 45 minutes before my workout. I also nibble a banana between sets. Occasionally, on low energy days, I take a caffeine pill. Most days though, food and some good music is enough to keep me pumped.
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
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    kami3006 wrote: »
    I usually eat lunch about 45 minutes before my workout. I also nibble a banana between sets. Occasionally, on low energy days, I take a caffeine pill. Most days though, food and some good music is enough to keep me pumped.

    What does the banana do for you between sets? Muscle cramps?
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    vanityy99 wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    I usually eat lunch about 45 minutes before my workout. I also nibble a banana between sets. Occasionally, on low energy days, I take a caffeine pill. Most days though, food and some good music is enough to keep me pumped.

    What does the banana do for you between sets? Muscle cramps?

    They're a good source of quick energy. Some people use candy.

    Plus, I just feel hungry when I lift so I like the food on my stomach. That's, of course, highly individual.
  • an0393na
    an0393na Posts: 840 Member
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    I workout at 5am... So before breakfast but my PT recommends even half a banana before we workout and I can tell the difference in my energy if I don't have it.
  • jasonpoihegatama
    jasonpoihegatama Posts: 496 Member
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    I like to listen to a bit of low rider to get in the groove baby.
  • an0393na
    an0393na Posts: 840 Member
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    And fast music with a good beat helps too
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
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    kami3006 wrote: »
    vanityy99 wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    I usually eat lunch about 45 minutes before my workout. I also nibble a banana between sets. Occasionally, on low energy days, I take a caffeine pill. Most days though, food and some good music is enough to keep me pumped.

    What does the banana do for you between sets? Muscle cramps?

    They're a good source of quick energy. Some people use candy.

    Plus, I just feel hungry when I lift so I like the food on my stomach. That's, of course, highly individual.
    an0393na wrote: »
    I workout at 5am... So before breakfast but my PT recommends even half a banana before we workout and I can tell the difference in my energy if I don't have it.

    I need to try this banana thing.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Espresso and candy for me. And glute activation warm-ups get me ready to go. Oh and good dance music.
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
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    sardelsa wrote: »
    Espresso and candy for me. And glute activation warm-ups get me ready to go. Oh and good dance music.

    90s eurodance music is my go to.😊
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    I don't do anything special for energy or motivation. If I'm hungry I eat but I'd do that even if I wasn't exercising.
  • lalalacroix
    lalalacroix Posts: 834 Member
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    I eat breakfast, pack my snacks, water and cold weather clothing. I grab my spikes or snowshoes and head into the mountains. But none of this gives me motivation because I am always super psyched to go hiking!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,854 Member
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    Change into appropriate workout clothes.
    Running clothes for running.
    Cycling clothes for cycling.
    Etc.
  • LovelySavannah
    LovelySavannah Posts: 145 Member
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    I change into my workout clothes (no backing out after changing clothes 😂)
    I eat a light meal, usually chicken and mushrooms or yogurt and a banana.
    Wait an hour after eating, then workout :)
    If I start to feel lazy and don't want to workout, I look at clothes/lingerie websites and look at my wishlists to motivate me.. I'm a shopaholic so it helps a lot :)
  • hazeleni
    hazeleni Posts: 87 Member
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    I usuallt sit in bed contemplating my life choices and if I really need that workout
    Then I get up and jusr do it :-P
  • PennyP312
    PennyP312 Posts: 161 Member
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    530 workouts for me. So I take a 200 mg caffeine pill as soon as I’m up around 5 and I’m wide awake by the time the gym opens ;)
    If I need something I’ll eat a half a banana too, but not always.
    And always have to have my music when working out!
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
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    Coffee for me. My WOs are usually 4amish though. Then I'll get some music or a good talk going on the tablet, warm up a bit and get it done.

    Sometimes I'll try to down 8oz or so water, but for some reason water (sans coffee) and I just don't get along in the morning.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,511 Member
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    Caffeine bomb.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • Anna022119
    Anna022119 Posts: 545 Member
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    I drive 45 minutes around town (drop off teens), have a light breakfast while stuck in traffic (coffee, banana, breakfast bar), do a solid warm up once I arrive at the gym, lift heavy (ish), shower, have a protein bar and another coffee, start my day.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,108 Member
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    Nothing consistent or specific besides show up and make sure my water bottle is full

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