Questions tagged [pre-workout]
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Do I avoid becoming dependent and desensitized to stimulants or interpolating caffeine and yohimbine? [closed]
I don't know exactly how the both act on the organism. I just know that the effects are pretty much the same and that both causes dependency on prolonged use. Can I avoid becoming dependent or ...
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I'm lazy but I want to train more
My best results are when I train at high volumes by starting the session with sets of 3s then 2s then 1s then doing a bunch of high repetition sets, like sets of 100 push ups ( I can't do 100 push ups ...
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How long to wait before heavy morning workout
A physical therapist told me that one should walk and stand for at least an hour before a heavy morning workout - 95% of 1RM squats and deadlifts included - because the spinal discs need time to ...
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Is there any point to doing Intermittent Fasting, while working out in the morning and having a serving of Pre-Workout?
I recently learned that consuming pre-workout (LIT AF) and water will indeed break my fast.
For the past 2 weeks, I have been waking up early to go get a early morning lift (Push, pull, legs is my ...
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How to make a home made pre-workout in bulk, at "home"?
I was about to order the supplements for my pre workout till I realized something. I won't be able to measure each time I'm going for a workout session. I've been stuck with a pencil and paper trying ...
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How to make pre-workout and post-workout shakes properly
I have started making pre/post-workout shakes on my own to enhance my gym workout but then I realised that they are making me too fat. How can I make a proper pre-workout and post workout shake
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Amino Energy whilst & post Workout
I take half scoop Grenade pre-workout and then I start the session with Weight Training (~1hr) after which I take black coffee and then move to core/cardio routine (~20-30 mins). Post that I take 2-...
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Suggestions regarding prework out supplements to boost workout
I am thinking to take a prework out supplements which can help me keep energised during workout and help me do hardcore workout.
Right now i am doing weight lifting exercise like Chest,back,Bicep,...
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Ineffective pre-workouts
I have been using a pre-workout for the past 3 years, but I'm not entirely sure why. I can drink my pre-workout 30-45 minutes before my workout starts and not feel a thing. No "tingling" that so ...
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Can i use a Pre workout and after my routine is done drink my mass gainer
I'm 17 and have been working out for about a year but in the recent months i started seeing the progress.
I'm a skinny guy and i began to take a mass gainer and a few days ago after my instructor ...
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Are there benefits of having Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera as pre-workout supplement?
Ashwagandha is referred as one of the best T-Booster supplement as mentioned here.
Also Cellucor P6 T-Booster has Ashwagandha in it.
My question is can i take Ashwagandha root/pills before workout? ...
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Why do carbs make you lose focus during your workout?
Mr. Olympia competitor Ben Pakulski advises:
Pre-workout. No carbs. Why no carbs? Neurological focus.
Neurotransmitter focus. I find that I get much better brain focus in
my training and ends ...
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Is Creatine bad for you?
Hey I'm relatively new to weight lifting and I have friends who take Creatine before working out. They said it really helps build muscle. But I've also heard it can be bad for you. How true is it, and ...
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Routine work-out suggestions
I used to go the gym since I was 16 then I stopped at 19 because of university (I used to do both martial arts and body building). Now I started again, and it's been one about 8 months since I re-...
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Significant Benefits from using pre-workout?
Many of my friends use a pre workout such as C4 prior to lifting. I have never used one but am curious if I would see a major change in the effectiveness of my workout. I do a lot of strength training ...
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What workout routine is the most optimal for my situation?
I am an engineering student studying at a good school in Silicon Valley. Over the summer, I started working out and I continued for almost two months until my school started. Now that school started, ...
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Need some foods or fruits recommendation for before and after gym workout
Can anybody recommends me the food or fruits or anythings which would help me in my workout before work out and after work out??
I am doing body building at the gym.
Usually before half an hour i ...
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Glucose tablets before weightlifting?
Before my heavy weight training I take creatine an hour before, and eat a banana 30 minutes before. I am wondering if it would be beneficial to have a glucose tablet right before (or during) the ...
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Eating before a training session - what do you do to be "light"?
As well as weight lifting, I do some all-round training like running and Quads and Core (okay, the class name is officially "Legs Bums & Tums"). With these kinds of exercises it helps if you are ...
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What's a good snack or meal to have before weightlifting?
When I haven't lifted weights in a while, I often get nauseous during my workout, usually causing me to not finish it. I read that eating properly before going to the gym may help avoid this. Has ...
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How to workout on a bad day
I've slept only 5 hours and slept poorly due to anger ans stress.
Today feels like a bad day and I feel like I have no energy and im not motivated.
I do workout 6 days a week, but what can I do ...
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How do pre workouts provide energy?
After doing much extensive reading and self learning I've always been under the assumption that the only things that can genuinely give you "energy" are macro nutrients since the body can utilize them ...
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Are there benefits in having a post workout shake before a workout?
I usually workout at 12pm, take a PWO afterwards, and then lunch. It just occurred to me that I'm taking PWO 50 grams of protein + 30 in a meal in a very close proximity, and the body can probably ...
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Should I drink muscle gainer on days when I'm not working out?
The thing is I have this trendy Mutant Muscle Gainer that advises me to take 4 cups of it in a day when I workout - 2 cups before the workout and 2 cups after. This goes pretty well to me. But the ...
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Carbs to increase weight without increasing fat?
I lost 8kg of fat in the past 6 months. I used to eat rice with some meat and fried things and I've replaced this for meat and vegetables.
Now I'm trying to increase my weight, but without increasing ...
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Are there any positive effects of green tea (or extracts) as part of a pre- or post-workout regime?
I've noticed that many pre-workout supplements have green-tea extracts, including caffiene. I'm considering purchasing some expensive pre-workout supplements that include green-tea and want to know if ...
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