It's the morning and I need energy!!

[Atticus27]

i'm in college and i have weight training during 10:30am....i would wake up at 8 and start packing my lunch and shake.

Once I get into the gym and start working out, I find I don't have much energy anymore and I can't get that 1 extra rep. I feel like I can't even pick up a 45lb plate and i don't even feel sore, just tighten muscles.

My question is, what can I drink that will hype me up and get me that extra rep. I really don't want to go out and buy supplements; i have tried no-xplode and i must say, it worked but not going to spend that much on it again.

Hmmm I think I should just drink about a cup of coffee before I work out? I would love some suggestions on what will give me energy thanks!!

p.s. I do eat breakfast.

[Slimmeh]

If I'm sluggish, I just take a freezing cold shower before hitting the gym.

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by Slimmeh

If I'm sluggish, I just take a freezing cold shower before hitting the gym.

haha thats more like waking up. im pretty woken up by the time i'm there cause i have to drive there and if i'm still in my sleeping mode, i'm a goner. i just need energy like a crazy little rat that runs everywhere and talks a lot; "hyper" basically.

[bmsimon]

i'm sure coffee would help, but you could also try taking any one of the many pre-workout NO boosters on the market. make sure you are eating enough carbs before, though

[Slimmeh]

So what exactly do you mean? You're just feeling sorta fatigued? Like, being sore without the soreness?

[Shubbard1821]

From experience, Xtend works well, at least the first few times. If you're not in the budget to by a supplement, try the cold shower thing the guy a couple of posts above me suggested. Either way, it's worth a try.

[ShookTehFhkenBK]

Do a warm up, or possibly stretch before, if you don't do that.

[k-pick]

CL White flood or No Xplode. If u can handle the brutal taste and side fx give horsepower a try.

[skip9]

Maybe try Caffeine Tablets? There cheap and generally pretty effective.

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by Slimmeh

So what exactly do you mean? You're just feeling sorta fatigued? Like, being sore without the soreness?

after a couple sets of say, benching. I can't do any more work outs using the chest. I never really experience this before. and then the next day I feel sore. Usually when I lift, I would walk out of the gym and be like wow i had a good work out. but everytime when I do it now, i feel like I haven't accomplished anything. I just have no energy.

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by Shubbard1821

From experience, Xtend works well, at least the first few times. If you're not in the budget to by a supplement, try the cold shower thing the guy a couple of posts above me suggested. Either way, it's worth a try.

How much is Xtend? and what do you mean the first few times? has it stopped working for you after a bit?

[crypt0d]

Originally Posted by Atticus27

i'm in college and i have weight training during 10:30am....i would wake up at 8 and start packing my lunch and shake.

Once I get into the gym and start working out, I find I don't have much energy anymore and I can't get that 1 extra rep. I feel like I can't even pick up a 45lb plate and i don't even feel sore, just tighten muscles.

My question is, what can I drink that will hype me up and get me that extra rep. I really don't want to go out and buy supplements; i have tried no-xplode and i must say, it worked but not going to spend that much on it again.

Hmmm I think I should just drink about a cup of coffee before I work out? I would love some suggestions on what will give me energy thanks!!

p.s. I do eat breakfast.

I prefer honey shredded wheat cereal.

It's delicious and it gives me a great boost.

And no i wouldn't spend that money on NO explode. You don't need a supplement to get a pump or to push yourself hard.

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by crypt0d

I prefer honey shredded wheat cereal.

whats this honey shredded wheat cereal? can u elaborate on this? thanks

[crypt0d]

Originally Posted by Atticus27

whats this honey shredded wheat cereal? can u elaborate on this? thanks

http://www.iateapie.net/reviews/arch..._honey_nut.php

[D-3]

Tea always does it for me, that + music = you can't stop me in the gym.

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by D-3

Tea always does it for me, that + music = you can't stop me in the gym.

hmmm what music do you play? and what kind of tea? I dont see much in tea, i think it's like water with just a tad of sweetness. I don't find it much and i rarley drink tea hah.

[the1satanfears]

Originally Posted by Atticus27

i'm in college and i have weight training during 10:30am....i would wake up at 8 and start packing my lunch and shake.

Once I get into the gym and start working out, I find I don't have much energy anymore and I can't get that 1 extra rep. I feel like I can't even pick up a 45lb plate and i don't even feel sore, just tighten muscles.

My question is, what can I drink that will hype me up and get me that extra rep. I really don't want to go out and buy supplements; i have tried no-xplode and i must say, it worked but not going to spend that much on it again.

Hmmm I think I should just drink about a cup of coffee before I work out? I would love some suggestions on what will give me energy thanks!!

p.s. I do eat breakfast.

...the fact that you have to take a PE class in college is just silly. And White Flood is good. Though, NO-XPlode is a tad better with a small amount of creatine and caffeine/guarana.

[D-3]

Originally Posted by Atticus27

hmmm what music do you play? and what kind of tea? I dont see much in tea, i think it's like water with just a tad of sweetness. I don't find it much and i rarley drink tea hah.

Kanye West - Heartless
Kid Cudi - Day and Night
Page ft. Drake- I'm still fly
Jay-Z - Jockin jay z
State of Shock - Money honey
Akon - Beautiful
Vybz Kartel - no dutty panty

I think its nestle tea, and I love it man, wakes me right up and it taste amazing to me

[Atticus27]

Originally Posted by the1satanfears

...the fact that you have to take a PE class in college is just silly. And White Flood is good. Though, NO-XPlode is a tad better with a small amount of creatine and caffeine/guarana.

well for GE's its required but for me, i just want to lift. 24hr fitness/ballys is too expensive >.< and i have a class right after weight training so its all good.

[.Enigma.]

I would try some caffeine

[DomzyCuttin]

Originally Posted by Atticus27

after a couple sets of say, benching. I can't do any more work outs using the chest. I never really experience this before. and then the next day I feel sore. Usually when I lift, I would walk out of the gym and be like wow i had a good work out. but everytime when I do it now, i feel like I haven't accomplished anything. I just have no energy.

Your training way to early. I know some people can do it, but others cant. For example I went for chest yesterday after 1.5 hours upon waking. I wasnt close my my regular self in the gym. I wasnt getting pumped, my strength was a bit down and I felt exhausted. I know you have class, so you cant change much, so I think you will just have to try caffiene and if that doesnt work you'll have to wait to adjust. But come ON! caffiene would be the first thing to try with that problem.

[xdanimal17x]

Green tea extract capsules. They're like $5.99 for 100 capsules. Just pop one with your breakfast. Take a multivitamin if youre not taking one already

[PullAndBear]

Originally Posted by DomzyCuttin

Your training way to early. I know some people can do it, but others cant. For example I went for chest yesterday after 1.5 hours upon waking. I wasnt close my my regular self in the gym. I wasnt getting pumped, my strength was a bit down and I felt exhausted. I know you have class, so you cant change much, so I think you will just have to try caffiene and if that doesnt work you'll have to wait to adjust. But come ON! caffiene would be the first thing to try with that problem.

i noticed this too. But I think it's because when I lift at night I have eaten a decent amount of carbs before the w/o. But in the morning, I only have about 30g of carbs before. When I add some more, I lift a little better. But nothing is better than a late-night workout....unbelievable energy for me. I'm talking about 11:00pm sessions. Gotta love late night university gyms!

[crunchfit]

Age old solution: caffeine

Nothing better. Try and use it only when you need it though to avoid building up a tolerance to it.

[Dnarts]

pre workout supplement for early workouts. or coffee?