I need energy before my morning workout

[vette00]

What would a great energy pill, not necessary fat loss, that i can take before my workout?

Also, would it be wise to take it when using tren extreme?

[iron addict]

Working out in the morning SUCKS for MOST people. Your CNS simply is not that active then. Have some coffee and try and workout in the afternoon.

IA

[vette00]

I can't because i work from 2-10pm

[BOILERROOM]

I train at 6am weekday mornings, I read a study saying theres something like a 10-15% difference in your strength between training then and later in the day, but I too cant train later in the day. besides that, Ienjoy training first thing. Ive found two cups of black coffee mixed with protein/carbs does the trick. And on some mornings where Im particularly tired, i throw in a mars bar too. Gives you a quick burst of energy, not advisable if your trying to keep the gut at bay though!

[evilrhino]

im in a similar situation like you.....i use coffee before my workouts.....it has worked wonders for me....nyways u can try other stimulants like ephedrine, l-tyrosin....

[Sand Blaster]

You need to get up at least ONE hour before you train, get moving, take a hot shower, and do a longer warmup.

SB

[Rafter]

You need to get up at least ONE hour before you train, get moving, take a hot shower, and do a longer warmup.

SB

Good info right there. When I train at 8 or 9 am, I have to get up at least 2 hrs before hand and get a protein shake in me and get moving around the house. I also lengthen my warmup at the gym as well.

I tried 1 hr before and it wasnt enough.

[protagonist]

I apologize for bumping an old topic. I went through this and simply adjusting my sleep cycle did wonders. I'm in the gym 6-7AM everyday despite it being winter break just because I go to sleep at 10pm everyday and wake up around 5:30 AM without fail.

Of course not everyone wants to sleep that early but I don't have any other time to be in the gym. I know it's obvious but getting the right amount of sleep helped me way more than caffeine ever did.

[iron addict]

protagonist,

Please list your stats. We do NOT let beginners give advice here. You have made 8 posts in the last hour some giving advice and no one knows who you are.

IA

[ayurveda]

Eat something light. Granola bars or a slice (ONE slice) of leftover pizza. Put something in the engine before you rev it up. Afterwards, I'll eat a more filling breakfast.

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[apfroggy0408]

Wow an hour before? I workout at 6 am wake up at 5 35. I take 15 g of BCAA's pre workout along with some coffee that I take along to the gym. Seems to work just fine, I wish I had outs everyday so I could go to the gym later in the day. Lifting in the morning is just better for my schedule.

[Thegreatone]

You need to get up at least ONE hour before you train, get moving, take a hot shower, and do a longer warmup.

SB

I agree with SB I train in the morning all summer long and getting up at least an hour prior to training helps as does coffee. After the school year ends I go from training at 3 P.M. to 6-7 A.M. and it does take me a week or two to get up too speed after the time change.

[cam6]

I have a terrible time training early. Ive tried for YEARS to get to the gym on a regular basis before work, with no success mainly due to the fact that I dont focus nearly as well, and cant seem to muster the intensity early in the morning. I tend to focus more on the day ahead, such as work, family, errands, etc...

I always tend to workout after the days TRULY important activities are completed... but I suppose for those of you in school still, or what not could manipulate your schedule accordingly.

Then again, thats me.