Pre workout stimulants

[Marcus]

I used to be a fan of the old ECA stack for giving me a bit of a kick before workouts. However with ephedrine's demise I'm curious if there is a product which sets the standard as far as pre workout stimulants go.

Sometimes I'm sleep deprived & I'm thinking of using something to help with my focus.

Can anyone help?

[2guns]

how much sleep ru getting a night?

a little hit of caffeines good or try a creatine blast (blue drink)

they also work well for me

[waldo]

How about AMP by ergopharm? Two caps = focus, four caps = death. Talk about a kick in the arse.

As for that creatine blast drink...might as well chew hubba bubba. Tastes the same!

[2guns]

yeah tastes like a toothpaste i had as a kid.

works good

but quite expensive if u want it on a regular basis

[Marcus]

It's only when I start getting in the lower & hour range that I find it harder to focus.

Caffeine just isn't enough. If you've tried the ECA stack you'll know what I mean.

[waldo]

Maybe a few simple sugars half an hour before will help get ya thru the workout?

[Marcus]

Waldo - where in NZ sells that AMP stuff?

[Ash]

I had some good results with L-Tyrosine caps. Because they're not a stimulant, they didn't seem to do much for my energy levels but my concentration and focus was much better during workouts, especially towards the end of RP sets.

I was only taking 500 - 1000mg before workouts but someone told me they needed 3000mg to notice anything.

[waldo]

Waldo - where in NZ sells that AMP stuff?

The only place I know of is Endorphin Systems. $99 for a bottle of 90 caps. At two per workout it becomes quite economical.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=50868.0

This is a link to a thread regarding Ultimate Orange if anyone remembers it. There are some good reviews regarding AMP.

[deegee]

How about AMP by ergopharm? Two caps = focus, four caps = death. Talk about a kick in the arse.

As for that creatine blast drink...might as well chew hubba bubba. Tastes the same!

I love that AMP I usualy took 3 for a big boost but 2 did just fine. bought mine from overseas though.

[waldo]

The only problem is that it can suppress the appetitie somewhat. You just have to remember to eat. Four caps is a little too much IMO. Great for a huge workout, but can leave you feeling a little 'lost' afterwards!

[Wynton]

I have heard that Dymatize Energized xpand and BSN No-Explode are good for Pre workout although I haven't used them personally I can't say how good they really are.

[Marcus]

There are some good reviews on the AMP product. But Endorphin Systems are out of stock for another week or so. I'll try a bottle when they get it in stock. Will post a review when i do.

Thanks guys.

[Ironpower]

Cell Biology Metaslim B2 is my fav at the moment.

[Fitchick]

I have been using Metaslim for the past six months in Australia - just been given a contact down South to buy it here - good stuff.

[deegee]

Stimulant-X http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ax/stim.html has been getting some rave reviews though I have not tries it myself but definatly will do

[jono]

lol.

all this talk of product x & y.

FOOD works best.

[deegee]

lol.

all this talk of product x & y.

FOOD works best.

Its been said before, food is the best and if it is not right then you wasting money on these pther items, they are the icing on the cake.

[waldo]

In my experience, things like AMP work a lot better than chicken and rice as a pre-workout stimulant.

[frogie2001]

I've always found that if you eat a good meal 2 to 3 hours before a work out that gives me a bit of energy before the workout. than heaps of water through out the day, especially now with the heat etc. a Sugar free V on my way in the door and I'm off. one of these days I;ll try something harder.

[waldo]

In my experience, things like AMP work a lot better than chicken and rice as a pre-workout stimulant.

Having said that, I've been a fan of a couple of short black esspressos before a w/o.

[Fitchick]

I think you need to experiment and find out what works best for you. Chicken and rice might not be so good if your dieting and a supplement might give you more of a kick!

[Marcus]

Shit so I'm supposed to eat before a workout? :pfft:

The eating side of things is fine. It's when I get less than 7 hours sleep my concentration levels are affected.

Hence the reason why this thread is titled "pre workout stimulants".

[waldo]

Stimulation was the key to this thread I believe!

[CutTaBits]

I like AST Dymetadrine Xtreme.

I take 2 before morning cardio and 2 more if i need to before afternoon workout