How often do you take pre-workout?

[birdlegs]

Is it harmful to take before every workout? I have been working out 6 days per week.

Thoughts?

[KwayZee]

You should be okay depending on your tolerance and assuming you don't have any underlying issues (heart problems, etc). Could always clear it up with your doc. Otherwise, I know a lot of people use it for every workout they do as well.

[DemonCleaner101]

Ive taken some form of preworkout basically every day for 8 years, since I first tried one. Even on rest days. I do take low doses and never above the recommended. (These have been NOxplode in all its iterations, jacked, Animal Rage (still the dumbest name ever) C4, Pregym, and probably a few Ive forgotten)

[birdlegs]

thanks for the info. I'm an old fu##, so I hope its not harmful. But I sure get a great workout with it.

[PeaceWithin]

PWO before I get on the Misc. Laser focus and energy to rock those R/P threads.


And yeah, with every workout.

[bri88col]

Maybe cycle between stim and non stim ones to delay stim overload

[FormulaLT1poweR]

Is it harmful to take before every workout? I have been working out 6 days per week.

Thoughts?

6 days a week is fine. As long as you aren't exceeding the recommended dosage. Follow the label instructions and you will be fine.

If the effect decreases, it may be time to take a stim break.

[Farley1324]

I lift 4 days a week and take a pre workout every time.

But there are stim free pre workouts, and various stim levels of pre workout, which I rotate, so it isn't always stim, or much stim

I generally avoid all stims on the other 3 days of the week which helps never any tolerance or dependence issues, could probably go over 4 days a week but eh

[SkyFlight23]

Everytime.
Like the others have said, I might take a lower dose if the session is going to be light.

[XCriticalBenchX]

I utilize various pre-workouts but I do take some form of a pre-workout before every workout. For instance, I have my high stimulant pre-workout Max Out for days I need a lot of energy. I use SuperPump Max, my lower stimulant pre-workout for days I need just some energy, and Hemavo2 Max, my non-stimulant pre-workout for days I don't need energy.

Mike

[euro7muscle]

Is it harmful to take before every workout? I have been working out 6 days per week.

Thoughts?

I honestly don't remember the last workout I had without a pre

[Misctake7]

I take preworkout before all my workouts. Have been for the last 3 years. You mainly build a tolerence over time. I usually decrease caffeine intake when my calories go up when I'm bulking and then caffeine intake increases when I cut.

[showjo1josh]

Nah you can take it everyday of the year if you want. I typically will go 8 weeks and give myself a stim break. Some days I don't even use a pre if I don't feel i need it.

[Jdot5]

i use mine anytime i hit the weights (could range from 4-6 times a week)

[koweanguy]

I usually decrease caffeine intake when my calories go up when I'm bulking and then caffeine intake increases when I cut.

+1 Same goes for me

[JaymzJ]

Don't use it everyday or your body will get used to it and it won't be nearly as effective as when you only take it as needed.

[TheFugitive]

Is it harmful to take before every workout? I have been working out 6 days per week.

Thoughts?

Are you lifting weights 6 days per week?

[gallagnm]

I will have some form of caffeine daily. Pre workout before all my workout sessions. Off days will include coffee....sh*t ton of it lol

I wouldnt necessarily say its "harmful"... just the possibility of becoming stim dependent with them nasty headaches... ugh they suck

[CatabolicWindow]

I use it 7 days a week and I'm fine. I really should take a break though. I can't really feel it anymore unless I take 2 scoops. On days when I really need it I'll take 3.

[birdlegs]

Are you lifting weights 6 days per week?

Yes,. Only because I have a separate tri and a separate bi day. I just can't do more than 1 body part day these days. I'm hitting each body party for 45 mins once per week. Bi's and tri's only take about 30 mins. I rest 2 mins between sets.

[emergency]

only take my pwo on days that I lift.

[Farley1324]

I use it 7 days a week and I'm fine. I really should take a break though. I can't really feel it anymore unless I take 2 scoops. On days when I really need it I'll take 3.

I can't think of a pre off the top of my head that can be triple scooped...

[Jammer02xd]

Most days of the week honestly. I drink a coffee in the morning then some days I'll have a half scoop of PWO about this time because my day is dragging. Oddly enough, lately that's been all I need and I've been using a stim free pwo before the gym. I've been doing just fine like that.

[Heizz]

Maybe cycle between stim and non stim ones to delay stim overload

This is an option.

I wouldn't be concerned with it as long as you are staying in the recommend dosages. If you feel that the PWO effects are "slowing down", it may be your body telling you that a stim break is required.

[urg862]

Yes,. Only because I have a separate tri and a separate bi day. I just can't do more than 1 body part day these days. I'm hitting each body party for 45 mins once per week. Bi's and tri's only take about 30 mins. I rest 2 mins between sets.

Everyone in this thread has pretty much answered your question but honestly; a day just for biceps? And a day just for triceps? You shouldn't need a pre for a 30 min bi or tri session IMO.

[birdlegs]

Everyone in this thread has pretty much answered your question but honestly; a day just for biceps? And a day just for triceps? You shouldn't need a pre for a 30 min bi or tri session IMO.

Yeah, i hear ya. Did tri's today and used only 1/2 scoop.

[sschantz]

Maybe cycle between stim and non stim ones to delay stim overload

Couldn't agree more. I believe sooner or later your body build up a tolerance to one or all of the ingredients

[fbcpastormk]

You should be fine. You may develop a tolerance to it and it may not be as effective. I use a pre about 4 times per week.

[danielmoo]

Every fortnight.

[Junsuiakai]

I have a black coffee in the morning. Pre-workouts are a waste of money and pretty sure they mess up your insides.