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Pre-workout or caffeine for sports performance?
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:43 am
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:43 am
I've lifted weights regularly for about 25 years but only started taking a Pre-workout 3 years ago. It's definitely helped with energy and focus during workouts and I generally limit taking it to once/week (only supplement that I've ever taken).
There have been a few times that I've played basketball after working out (on a Pre-workout day). My reaction times are much quicker and I'm able to get more rebounds, loose balls, steals, and better defensively.
I noticed recently that C4 has a Sports Performance Pre-Workout and not sure how it differs from their normal Pre-Workout. I don't consume as much caffeine as most people but have recently tried coffee or espresso before playing basketball (or other sports) and felt a similar boost.
If anyone has any personal experiences or recommendations in this area, please share. I have no interest in taking something like adderall although also curious how that compares to the above options.
There have been a few times that I've played basketball after working out (on a Pre-workout day). My reaction times are much quicker and I'm able to get more rebounds, loose balls, steals, and better defensively.
I noticed recently that C4 has a Sports Performance Pre-Workout and not sure how it differs from their normal Pre-Workout. I don't consume as much caffeine as most people but have recently tried coffee or espresso before playing basketball (or other sports) and felt a similar boost.
If anyone has any personal experiences or recommendations in this area, please share. I have no interest in taking something like adderall although also curious how that compares to the above options.
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Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:45 am to litenin
Nicotine gum. Safer and better stimulant.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:46 am to litenin
Just drink a little extra water during and after your workout.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:48 am to litenin
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If anyone has any personal experiences or recommendations in this area, please share. I have no interest in taking something like adderall although also curious how that compares to the above options.
If you're serious about increasing energy and focus then we need to be talking cocaine. frick this child shite with preworkout and addy.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:48 am to litenin
I used C4 years ago. I think it came in a powder form.
I liked it from what I can remember.
I only drink coffee now, black. It works just as well and is cheaper IMO.
I liked it from what I can remember.
I only drink coffee now, black. It works just as well and is cheaper IMO.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:55 am to litenin
I stopped taking all preworkouts. I'll just drink some tea before a workout. Why? You have absolutely no idea what they're putting into those preworkouts and I felt like shite after taking them for a while. If you need a preworkout to workout you might want to re-evaluate why you workout.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:56 am to litenin
Neither
But Alan Thrall says black coffee is the only thing he considers taking
The rest are just gimmicks
But Alan Thrall says black coffee is the only thing he considers taking
The rest are just gimmicks
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:00 am to litenin
Two 100mg caffeine pills
Black coffee
Black coffee
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:00 am to litenin
I had to miss the 1st half of an intramural game to take a test. I took an adderall that morning and had been studying all day. I get to the game and we're down 15 or so. I'm frickin wired and can feel like the adderall is gonna make me play better
I proceed to go 7/8 from 3 (only miss was on a transition 3 that I got greedy with). Finished with like 27pts and we won by 10 lol. shite made you focus so hard on your form
I proceed to go 7/8 from 3 (only miss was on a transition 3 that I got greedy with). Finished with like 27pts and we won by 10 lol. shite made you focus so hard on your form
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:02 am to CajunSoldier225
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I only drink coffee now, black. It works just as well and is cheaper IMO.
Makes me poop though.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:04 am to CajunSoldier225
Yep a cup of black coffee on the way to the gym and then a Focus Aid when I get there
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:12 am to TheOcean
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You have absolutely no idea what they're putting into those preworkouts and I felt like shite after taking them for a while.
^^^that
I do coffee about 1-2 hours before. Gives me a boost, but it is digested enough so that i don't feel sick when i start to sweat.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:34 am to JamalSanders
I loved pre-workout, but it started to make me feel pretty crappy after a while. Took time off from working out while on location this month, and will be looking for other options. Black coffee being one of them.
Agree, but for some reason the pre-workout did as well, and it was pretty miserable being that fired up while confined to the toilet
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Makes me poop though.
Agree, but for some reason the pre-workout did as well, and it was pretty miserable being that fired up while confined to the toilet
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:42 am to Pitch To Johnny
Stimulants do speed up body processes...
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:57 am to Winston Cup
C4 makes me feel like I'm rolling on Molly once I get a pump going.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:59 am to litenin
C4 FTW.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:38 am to Lazy But Talented
Why are y'all spewing out black coffee like it has more than "dolled up" coffee?
This post was edited on 2/9/17 at 11:41 am
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:40 am to TheOcean
My liver became inflamed to 150% it's normal size. Was taking preworkout twice a week with plenty of water. Threw that junk in the trash
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:42 am to litenin
Caffeine by itself doesn't do much for me. I like the itch.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:47 am to litenin
Get stay awake pills from Walgreens. 200mg of caffeine. That's what I do.
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