What do you do preworkout?

[Bumpin Expo]

For me, everything I do preworkout is the most important part of the work out. This determines how good my workout will be and how long I will last. For me I...

First pop 2 aspirins. Then eat something with protein and carbs in it. Usually 4 slices of peanut butter and jelly will do the trick. Right after I do that I take ready4war (BTW is fucking awsome stuff. NO XPLODE and Super Pump have nothing on this stuff. Awsome awsome stuff from a great company) About 15-20 mins later I am ready to work out. Usually this combo yeilds great work outs for me.

I am also curious about how many people on here actually take pre workout drinks? (IE ready4war, no xplode) Without this stuff, I wouldnt work out...I dunno how people do it naturally!

[Capital G]

I do not take any pre workout supplements, I just eat a PB&J sammich about 30-45 min before.

The only supps I take are whey and flax oil.

[Vito_Corleone]

I put my MP3 player on my head.

When i get to the store to buy creatine, i'll be taking that about 30 minutes pre-w/o.

[Shizzle]

For me, everything I do preworkout is the most important part of the work out. This determines how good my workout will be and how long I will last. For me I...

First pop 2 aspirins. Then eat something with protein and carbs in it. Usually 4 slices of peanut butter and jelly will do the trick. Right after I do that I take ready4war (BTW is fucking awsome stuff. NO XPLODE and Super Pump have nothing on this stuff. Awsome awsome stuff from a great company) About 15-20 mins later I am ready to work out. Usually this combo yeilds great work outs for me.

I am also curious about how many people on here actually take pre workout drinks? (IE ready4war, no xplode) Without this stuff, I wouldnt work out...I dunno how people do it naturally!

I heard the new formula of Ready4War is supposed to be the shit..

I do NOS Ether and Creatine on an empty stomach 30 mins before workout.

Pre workout meal w/ protein is about 2-2.5 hours before that.

[arsoniq26]

High carb and protein meal, no dirty carbs tho, maybe a sandwich oon wheat toast and a shake. I take NO2 before that meal.

[Vito_Corleone]

High carb and protein meal, no dirty carbs tho, maybe a sandwich oon wheat toast and a shake. I take NO2 before that meal.

What kind of whole wheat toast?

[Country Boy]

Im up at ~6:20 AM, take White Blood, do my morning stuff (brush teefs, etc..), and go to the gym. I was taking NO Xplode... worked good. Then tried Superdump 250, worked great, but has explosive runs, then I tried to switch back to NO Xplode and still had the problem. I took over a month off the pre workout supps. and I took NO Xplode on Monday and it went from NO Xplode to Xplode (same problems again :( ) The Superpump must have screwed up something so I cant take those type of stimulants :(

[arsoniq26]

What kind of whole wheat toast?
Hmm, at the restaurant I work at w/e they have, its not the ebst or most healthy but its there. and i cant remember what brand my dad buys, ill get back to u on that. Hes got diabetes and was dieting healthy too so im pretty sure its good. its better than white bread atleast.

EDIT: what do u recommend for next time i go shopping?

[Bumpin Expo]

Country Boy, try ready4war. I went off of superpump because my body got used to it and ready4war is the shit. Also, you got off the MRI NO2 and started on White Blood i see. I didnt like NO2 and just went back to Nitrix and I like it a lot better. I didnt really feel results on NO2.

Shizzle, isnt NOS Ether NO2 with CEE? NOS Ether has a lot of good reviews, ess. for people who arent CM or CEE responders. Not sure how that works. Also, how do I know if I got the new formula?? I got a new bottle in today but it looks the same as the one I got a few months ago

Vito, you should email BSN, Gaspari, or Get Diesel and have them send you a sample of their prework out supplements one day. I promise you your workout will be 10x's better. Gaspari actually sent me a sample first of their super pump and used that til my body got used to it. I cannot train without some kind of prework out stuff.

[moldyhands]

i stretch for a few minutes and make sure my dick is in my pants. i have great work outs, and i love to go to the gym, so i don't need all that pre-lift stuff.

[Vito_Corleone]

Hmm, at the restaurant I work at w/e they have, its not the ebst or most healthy but its there. and i cant remember what brand my dad buys, ill get back to u on that. Hes got diabetes and was dieting healthy too so im pretty sure its good. its better than white bread atleast.

EDIT: what do u recommend for next time i go shopping?

Just so you know, odds are the bread you're eating is just as bad as white bread. It's probably got HFCS in it, which makes it like drinking a Coke. Find bread that's ingredients say "100% Whole Wheat". It's very difficult to find, but that's the only non 'dirty carbs' bread.

[Vito_Corleone]

For me, everything I do preworkout is the most important part of the work out. This determines how good my workout will be and how long I will last. For me I...

First pop 2 aspirins. Then eat something with protein and carbs in it. Usually 4 slices of peanut butter and jelly will do the trick. Right after I do that I take ready4war (BTW is fucking awsome stuff. NO XPLODE and Super Pump have nothing on this stuff. Awsome awsome stuff from a great company) About 15-20 mins later I am ready to work out. Usually this combo yeilds great work outs for me.

I am also curious about how many people on here actually take pre workout drinks? (IE ready4war, no xplode) Without this stuff, I wouldnt work out...I dunno how people do it naturally!

You should wait longer to work out after eating.

[terry.ho]

45 mins. before I workout I eat a Peanut Butter and Honey sandwich.

[Shizzle]

i stretch for a few minutes and make sure my dick is in my pants. i have great work outs, and i love to go to the gym, so i don't need all that pre-lift stuff.

Don't knock it until you've tried it.

Also, the stuff we're mentioning really has no effect on your wanting to go to the gym (except ready 4 war).

Most of the stuff being mentioned assists during the workout to provide pumps, increase indurance, muscle recovery.

[Shizzle]

Shizzle, isnt NOS Ether NO2 with CEE? NOS Ether has a lot of good reviews, ess. for people who arent CM or CEE responders. Not sure how that works. Also, how do I know if I got the new formula?? I got a new bottle in today but it looks the same as the one I got a few months ago

The new formula has just been sent to testers, so you may have the old one. Its still badass, but the new one is supposed to be even better for the same price.

NOS has Kre-Alkalyn Creatine in there. I was stacking it with Omega CEE because it has Gycerol Monostearate in there. I have since switched back to CM...i respond to that just fine.

There are some studies that say most of the 'non responders' out there were not simply taking enough CM or there was a problem in the uptake to get it in your system.

Vito, you should email BSN, Gaspari, or Get Diesel and have them send you a sample of their prework out supplements one day. I promise you your workout will be 10x's better. Gaspari actually sent me a sample first of their super pump and used that til my body got used to it. I cannot train without some kind of prework out stuff.

Chuck (Get Diesel) isnt giving out free samples of shit unless you've done 5 or 10 logs on bb.com Didnt want you to get the man's hopes up.

[raveman7]

pretty simple for me

1 hour before workout
1/2 cup brown rice
2 scoops whey in water
2 tb spoons of flax oil
1 litre of water
2 B12 pills

[Katrina]

... Poop ... get dressed ... pop an energy pill ... throw on the MP3 ... and rock out with my cock out

[Capital G]

... Poop ... get dressed ... pop an energy pill ... throw on the MP3 ... and rock out with my cock out

I feel sorry for JP.

[Sabotage]

i just eat a pb & j sammich or a yogart about 1 hr before i workout.

[24-7]

I down a RedBull and protein shake.

[DookieLuv!]

shower
clothes
gym
eat.

[arsoniq26]

Just so you know, odds are the bread you're eating is just as bad as white bread. It's probably got HFCS in it, which makes it like drinking a Coke. Find bread that's ingredients say "100% Whole Wheat". It's very difficult to find, but that's the only non 'dirty carbs' bread.

The stuff my dad gets says 100% whole wheat. im not sure for the other type at work tho, i work again wednesday so ill check

[Vito_Corleone]

Make sure the ingredients do. I've seen the LABEL say it, and it still had HFCS in it.

[arsoniq26]

ill look. same thing with natural peanut butter, i bought skippy 'natural' peanut butter and it still had oils in it. misleading info can be a bitch. ill check the labels from now on since that

[Vito_Corleone]

Peanuts, salt. That's it for natty pb.

[racingtheburg]

ready4war ...Anything negative to say on this product?

[racingtheburg]

Ready4War provides the workout intensity that surpasses the classic Ultimate Orange with ephedra!

Quick research What what you take ;)

[raveman7]

ill look. same thing with natural peanut butter, i bought skippy 'natural' peanut butter and it still had oils in it. misleading info can be a bitch. ill check the labels from now on since that

the oil is the best part of the peanut butter. it contains the majority of the nutrients and good fats you need..

[Lumberjack]

for a pre workout I take NO Explode and i usually try and squeeze on off, that usually get blood flowing.

[Bumpin Expo]

ready4war ...Anything negative to say on this product?


The ONLY negative it has is it tastes like SHIT. I mix it with orange gatorate in a small coffee mug (you only need 1/2 to 1 scoop of this stuff) and in 15 mins you will want to lift weights. I LOVE this stuff. Without it giving me the extra kick in the ass, id b to lazy to work out

[Vito_Corleone]

That's pretty sad.

[MitchMitchem]

I wake up at 5:30am, jerk off, and pop a bag of Animal Stak 2. Whether it works or not, I won't know. I know I've been having some nice gains lately, but that might just be from being back in the gym 5-6 days a week.

[raveman7]

ready4war ...Anything negative to say on this product?

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Looks like crap to me. Look at the supplement facts of what it contains, a few of your basic vitamins and a few powders which you can purchase anywhere. They charge $32.95 for only 330 grams/ 20-40 servings and also charge an awesone flat rate shipping fee of $7.50 with it from what ive seen it advertised for on the web.

[Shizzle]

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Looks like crap to me. Look at the supplement facts of what it contains, a few of your basic vitamins and a few powders which you can purchase anywhere. They charge $32.95 for only 330 grams/ 20-40 servings and also charge an awesone flat rate shipping fee of $7.50 with it from what ive seen it advertised for on the web.

330 grams yields 20 servings...its 29.95 on BB.com and priority shipping is 3.99

Its actually pretty good stuff - if you need a preworkout 'boost'

Personally, swear by NOS ether...but its a totally different product.

Get Diesel's stuff is pretty good stuff...more exensive than some, but good.

[Bumpin Expo]

And have you ever tryed this product?


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Looks like crap to me. Look at the supplement facts of what it contains, a few of your basic vitamins and a few powders which you can purchase anywhere. They charge $32.95 for only 330 grams/ 20-40 servings and also charge an awesone flat rate shipping fee of $7.50 with it from what ive seen it advertised for on the web.

[Bumpin Expo]

Oh well, its the truth.

That's pretty sad.

[racingtheburg]

classic Ultimate Orange with ephedra!

This is why your getting energy....

I use to take 75mg of ephedra a day at one time before work out ...INSANE shit but, Really hard on your heart many ppl have died from it and also your body will be reallly low in energy if you dont take it..

[Bumpin Expo]

ready4war doesnt have ephedra. Trust me, its nothing like it. Ready4war just focuses you and makes you wanna work out. Ephedra like spazzes you out

[raveman7]

ready4war doesnt have ephedra. Trust me, its nothing like it. Ready4war just focuses you and makes you wanna work out. Ephedra like spazzes you out

not to flame here, but if you need a suppliment to prep you to workout and help stay focused then there is something wrong.. me personally ive never needed any pre workout jolt to get me going for the workout ahead. other than the occasional creatine dose at 10-20mg or vitamins such as l-arginine or b12.

if you want to get scientific, your body will produce 15% more natural HGH in the first 15-20 minutes of exercise. now you add in 'xyz product' pre workout boost then all your going to get is the benefit of a great 15-20 min jolt that will potentially leave you hanging the last 20-30 minutes of your workout.

imho a 10 minute walk on the treadmil or a few minutes on the bike, followed by a nice 5-10 min warm up with lite weights to get your body ready for your workout..

[240racer]

1.5 hrs out - eat. oatmeal + peatnut butter or protein shake
45 minutes out - noxplode
during warm up - diluted gatorade
lift.

[Strongest Man In The World]

I just laugh when i read about all these supliments you all have to take before the gym.

Mine is simple. A light meal or shake about an hour before hand and a shake and a simple sugar liquid substance (usually a coke) as soon as i get home.

[I'm Phucked]

drink water for my soon to be dehydrated self. and stretch (so important if you want normal movement the next day)

[raveman7]

Mine is simple. A light meal or shake about an hour before hand and a shake and a simple sugar liquid substance (usually a coke) as soon as i get home.

hmmm, not sure if you are being sarcastic here with drinking a coke after your workout but honestly refined sugar after a workout is the worst thing you can do for your body post workout. simple sugars are released into the bloodstream immediately, causing a rapid increase in blood-sugar level and an insulin surge. simple sugars are released faster into the body, insulin causes the excess to be converted into fat..

if you are looking for pure glycogen replention you should consider the following post workout, to give you the perfect combo of protein/carbs/sugar

2 scoops whey protein
2 scoops maltodextrin
1 tablespoon dextrose

[Strongest Man In The World]

heres where i dissagree with you. An insulin spike after a workout helps to quickly repair torn muscle fibers.

Look into it. It is a proven fact.

[raveman7]

haha dude, you kill me.. i think what you were reading was a coke label that gave you that info.

did you not read my post.? what i posted is a proven fact.. ive never read any where in any book that a coke (simple sugars) help repair muscles.. the only thing that comes to mind would be Orange Juice, but that has to be kept to a conservative amount after your workouts.

if your right then site your sources. ;)

[GambitX]

actually ill tell you what works best and is proven fact! When Raveman and I work out we usually sword fight in the locker room and he is soo wore out afterwards I have to drag him through our workouts LMAO j/k

I dont do shit before we workout. I have a sip of water and begin the pain!

[raveman7]

actually ill tell you what works best and is proven fact! When Raveman and I work out we usually sword fight in the locker room and he is soo wore out afterwards I have to drag him through our workouts LMAO j/k

I dont do shit before we workout. I have a sip of water and begin the pain!

:x shut up slut... wasnt it me who carried you through our last chest and front delt workout?

[GambitX]

bitch its game on ALLL next week!

[raveman7]

bitch its game on ALLL next week!

dude, im more than ready.. you make sure you get your crap done and get to the gym this time...

[arsoniq26]

yea so how bout that whole soda thing? lol

[arsoniq26]

http://www.weightsnet.com/weights/issue/1575 - best i could find.

QUESTION: HI everyone. Ok, you are suppose to raise your blood sugar after workout to
maximize glycogen restoration. To me, I think that just drinking a regular
soda after you work out would have the same effect as the popular sports
drinks but would cost much less. I looked one of the popular sports drinks
label and found out the main ingrediant was High Fructose Corn Syrup, the
same ingrediant in Soda. It would seem to me that Soda would have the same
effect as the sports drinks. What do you all think?

ANSWER: There is a problem with drinking a beverage containing high-fructose corn
syrup. After a workout, it is desirable to consume high-glycemic
carbohydrates to produce a large insulin response in the blood stream.
Fructose is actually extremely low on the glycemic index, so you will not
get the desired insulin response. It is also desirable to consume a
combination of protein and carbohydrates after a workout; a soda contains
no protein at all.

EDIT: also found out from afew sources it does raise ur insulin spike with protein. But nothing on repairing torn muscle fibers.

[Regina]

Just so you know, odds are the bread you're eating is just as bad as white bread. It's probably got HFCS in it, which makes it like drinking a Coke. Find bread that's ingredients say "100% Whole Wheat". It's very difficult to find, but that's the only non 'dirty carbs' bread.

http://www.naturesownbread.com/electroPublisher/website/index.cfm?pageID=67

Nature's Own with fiber is 100% whole wheat I think.

I usually do some stretching and jog/run/walk for at least 10 minutes. I drink a vitamin C energy powder (Emergen'C) with water while work out.

[arsoniq26]

http://www.naturesownbread.com/electroPublisher/website/index.cfm?pageID=67

Nature's Own with fiber is 100% whole wheat I think.

I usually do some stretching and jog/run/walk for at least 10 minutes. I drink a vitamin C energy powder (Emergen'C) with water while work out.

what ingredients would be in a REAL wheat bread? Just wheat and yeast right? i think natures own is the closest to that i found, as well

[Stealth]

Drink a couple of beers.

[Jake]

Nothing normally.. just a bottle of water, and maybe a pb&j.

But today i had a whole publix turkey sub and some pink lemonade, then worked out like 30 mins later. (Yea, probably not a good thing to do)

During my workout, i drink 3-4 bottles of water, then i come home and grab a small snack.. usually another pb&j.

[raveman7]

^^ keep in mind that the jelly is loaded with sugar..

[Strongest Man In The World]

haha dude, you kill me.. i think what you were reading was a coke label that gave you that info.

did you not read my post.? what i posted is a proven fact.. ive never read any where in any book that a coke (simple sugars) help repair muscles.. the only thing that comes to mind would be Orange Juice, but that has to be kept to a conservative amount after your workouts.

if your right then site your sources. ;)

You know what, ive gotten into arguements with every keyboard weight lifter on this god damn site about it and im not gonna do another one.

I have my sources, they may not be in the internet(there are other places besides this you know, arnold didnt have the net) but i see them as reliable. Obviously im doing something right b/c although i may not have 7% BF, im getting fucking huge and pushing the weights to go with it.

[arsoniq26]

You know what, ive gotten into arguements with every keyboard weight lifter on this god damn site about it and im not gonna do another one.

I have my sources, they may not be in the internet(there are other places besides this you know, arnold didnt have the net) but i see them as reliable. Obviously im doing something right b/c although i may not have 7% BF, im getting fucking huge and pushing the weights to go with it.

I went on afew other sites and believe it or not, afew ppl do this. Some use soda, ice pops, etc. but there r other healthier options i assume. But i still dont get how it helps repair muscle fibers? im not doubting u in anyway believe me, im not the one benching 400+ here, u r.

[raveman7]

hey, well if that works for you then go with it..

not sure where your going with the whole 'keyboard weight lifter' comment.. im not attacking you so dont take it personal.

[Dunecune442]

Rave if your read one of the prior posts donny was bitching about this earlier.

[raveman7]

Rave if your read one of the prior posts donny was bitching about this earlier.

whats that?

[Regina]

^^ keep in mind that the jelly is loaded with sugar..

They do make low sugar or sugar free jelly. ;)

[raveman7]

i havent been able to find a sugar free jelly that i really like yet... hmm

[Strongest Man In The World]

Shitty day at work yesterday.

and your comment struck me as insulting at the time. If it will suit you and the rest of the forum, i will take some time and find "some famous huge guy who has a chance at winning the olympia this year" and back up my statements with a "internet source"

[raveman7]

understood bro.. we all have shitty days. i dont want to you to take what i said out of context, i was not trying to be insulting by my post.