What to take for energy before a workout?

EilatanGrace
EilatanGrace Posts: 6
in Food and Nutrition
I've tried oxyelite and man those are crazy. I like they they give me energy but there's 2 reasons why I don't want to take them. 1. They are really expensive 2. I'm scared I might get addicted. Any other energy boosting ideas before working out? When I don't a those pills I get really lazy and tired fast.

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  • Zichu
    Zichu Posts: 542 Member
    Food? Pretty sure calories are a unit of energy, so try eating a snack like 30 minutes before a workout or something >.<
  • MarkAWhipple
    MarkAWhipple Posts: 77 Member
    I work out in the morning before eating, right after waking up. I just drink some water.
  • KS_4691
    KS_4691 Posts: 228 Member
    MusclePharm Assault
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    A banana, 30-45 minutes before. Also, you might just need to get more sleep.
  • m60kaf
    m60kaf Posts: 421 Member
    Ibuprofen lol
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    A good night's sleep and plenty of nutritious food usually does the trick for me.
  • usera1365
    usera1365 Posts: 146 Member
    Jack 3D. Pre Workout drink
  • tubaman58
    tubaman58 Posts: 151
    A banana, 30-45 minutes before. Also, you might just need to get more sleep.

    I agree
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
    A banana, 30-45 minutes before.

    Agreed. I eat a banana on my way to the gym from work (I have an hour commute) and it really helps me in the energy dept. Yesterday I didn't eat my banana and I felt the difference...even if its all in my head I made sure to bring my banana today :bigsmile:
  • hosegirl
    hosegirl Posts: 157
    I have Carnation instant breakfast-chocolate or vanilla made with 8oz of milk, coffee and on the way to the gym which is a half hour ride for me I have water with a Kashi protein bar. My trainer will not let me train if I have not eaten before training. I also have water and a Kashi Protein bar after I train. Your body is going to want protein. .
  • brayla1
    brayla1 Posts: 142 Member
    Ibuprofen lol

    My friends and I refer to this as Vitamin "I" :laugh:
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    What sort of 'workouts' are you thinking of doing? Just wondering why you think you'll need anything other than nutritious food?
  • SGT_Reg
    SGT_Reg Posts: 186 Member
    Ibuprofen lol

    Yep
  • mrsmerrithew
    mrsmerrithew Posts: 74 Member
    Food? Pretty sure calories are a unit of energy, so try eating a snack like 30 minutes before a workout or something >.<

    I go to the gym at like 3:30 am, so this theory doesn't apply for everyone.

    I usually take a 5 Hour Energy shot before my workout. It gives me with ZING without the jitters. They aren't too expensive, but the cost does add up.
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    Unless you are a bodybuilding fitness freak then good high energy food is all you need.

    I agree a banana, or some nuts and seeds at least half an hour before exercise and plenty of water...

    It all comes down to good nutrition, hydration and enough sleep. Chemicals, pills and supplements will then be unnecessary!!
    Jules xx
  • SGT_Reg
    SGT_Reg Posts: 186 Member
    Jack 3D. Pre Workout drink

    Jack 3d is great. No xplode is good for heavy weight workouts, but jack 3 d works for that and cardio.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Steroids and cocaine....

    WTF? seriously, just eat....
  • seardefilip
    seardefilip Posts: 96
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5867321_make-cider-vinegar-energy-drink.html
  • BarbACona
    BarbACona Posts: 76
    I rarely eat before I walk/jog. I get up early and drink some water then go. I don't eat until I get back, but yeah just eat a little something. If you're working out hard have something with carbs and maybe some protein. Toast with peanut butter or an egg. Good luck and don't give up!
  • sweetmusiq4me
    sweetmusiq4me Posts: 8
    Periodically, I use Sambazon's Organic All Natural Amazon Energy drink. It comes in an Acai Berry flavor and has 80 mg of caffeine (so be careful......it could easily have you bouncing off the walls, or off the treadmill!) What I love about it is it is low in caloric value, but has quite a few healthy ingredients. Sometimes, it is the one thing that I can get in my system effortlessly when it is too early to eat and it sustains me through my workouts. You can purchase these from Wal-Mart, Target, & other retail locations. See below for more info: http://www.sambazon.com/product/amazon-energy-original/
  • EilatanGrace
    EilatanGrace Posts: 6
    Thanks everyone. Sometimes I try to eat, but when I do even after waiting a hour and a half I'll feel like throwing up or I get dizzy. I do need to work on my sleep though. I think I have insomnia. I always sleep at 3 or 4 in the morning and wake up around 11. I usually go to the gym between 10 pm and 2 am. For some reason I really like that "bouncing off the wall energy"
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    caffeine.

    This is main ingredient in most pre-workout supplements anyway, just with some beta alanine and citruline mallate added. All of which you can buy a lot cheaper individually.

    Jack3d is terrible and is getting banned soon.
  • Matt3400
    Matt3400 Posts: 9
    For weight training, usually some BCAA's or Cellucor C4, I have also tried Muscle Pharm Assault.

    If it's a cardio only workout, nothing.
  • BigST79
    BigST79 Posts: 3 Member
    You should NOT make a habit of taking ibuprofen before working out. It can cause stomach complications. Stick to food. Like some said, a banana or whole wheat toast with peanut butter and a glass of OJ a half hour to 45 mins before your workout. If you feel like you NEED to take a supplement, try a multivitamin, vitamin b12, or whey protein helps . During my workout, to keep my energy going, I sip on some OJ mixed with mostly water.

    -Steve, RN

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