Coke before working out...good?

Does anyone drink Coke before they work out to get a nice caffeine boost? Can Coke be good pre-workout?


Also, if not, what is a good caffeine supplement?

Caffeine pills...buy them here at bbing.com store.

[QUOTE=K_muscle]Caffeine pills...buy them here at bbing.com store.[/QUOTE]
Or u can go to ur local giant, food lion, or cvs and get a pack of Vivaran or NoDoz

Haha I thought you were talking about *******.

[QUOTE=kidkriminal13]Or u can go to ur local giant, food lion, or cvs and get a pack of Vivaran or NoDoz[/QUOTE]
True...they are cheap anywhere.

Coke has a lot of sugar in it, which is not good for someone who is into bodybuilding. Sure, the caffeine content is good and all, but the sugar is a no-no. Just look around at grocery stores in your area, or use the BodyBuilding.com store.

Does anyone actually notice a diff. with these?


- SsiK

Yeah, why not? Coca Cola is amazing.

[QUOTE=elementskaterx7]Coke has a lot of sugar in it, which is not good for someone who is into bodybuilding. Sure, the caffeine content is good and all, but the sugar is a no-no. Just look around at grocery stores in your area, or use the BodyBuilding.com store.[/QUOTE]
Only if you are dieting. Remember, you need sugar/carbs to workout, but I can see that Coke is not the absolute best option, but it won't be detrimental, unless your on a cutting diet, and even then, it wouldn't be that bad pre/post workout. I mean, you guys drink dextrose right? Simple sugar.

[QUOTE=jhunt2003]Only if you are dieting. Remember, you need sugar/carbs to workout, but I can see that Coke is not the absolute best option, but it won't be detrimental, unless your on a cutting diet, and even then, it wouldn't be that bad pre/post workout. I mean, you guys drink dextrose right? Simple sugar.[/QUOTE]
Complex, slow digesting carbs like oats are best for pre workout energy, though an extra caffeine boost would be fine if you need it. I would cycle it though as your body will eventually build up a tolerance for it. This goes for all stimulants.

y not just take creatine !

i take TNTea

[QUOTE=K_muscle]Complex, slow digesting carbs like oats are best for pre workout energy, though an extra caffeine boost would be fine if you need it. I would cycle it though as your body will eventually build up a tolerance for it. This goes for all stimulants.[/QUOTE]
I dunno, I mean, I have tried both, and I do it the oposite. Like, fast carbs before, fast after. I get that sugar high, and have more energy due to the insolin spike. I have seen people have success both ways though.

All I am saying is, Coke won't deter him from his mass building goals. I would not use it for caffiene though, because there is not as much in it as a cup of coffee.

Standard cup of coffe=70-180mg of caffeine depending on strength. Most caffeine pills are dosed at around 200-250mg of caffeine per pill.

[QUOTE=K_muscle]Standard cup of coffe=70-180mg of caffeine depending on strength. Most caffeine pills are dosed at around 200-250mg of caffeine per pill.[/QUOTE]

What do yall think about drinking coffee pre-workout? I know a lot of people that swear by it.

[QUOTE=Wanabebuff84]What do yall think about drinking coffee pre-workout? I know a lot of people that swear by it.[/QUOTE]
You can if you want.