Energy Issues

[Darkraider]

Hi,

After a aprox. 6 month break from exercise, me and my girl are thinking of going to the gym again. But because of our intense schedule, we are almost always at low energy levels at the end of the day. As such, I would like to know what you guys think of using supplements to address this, like creatine for example, to give a boost to our energy levels.

Thanks in advance

[shoefanatic23]

Creatine won't give you boost in the gym like caffeine will. Coffee and or caffeine pills are cheap and should do the trick. I would also make sure you guys are eating something pre workout (timing will vary, an hour or 2 depending on the person).

[TrainerTone]

Creatine won't give you energy. You need a stim like caffeine. I recommend Kaged Muscle caffeine pills. 200mg a cap so you only need 1. Should get the job done. I usually add that to a stim free preworkout just for the added pump and endurance benefits but you could always bypass that or do that later on down the line

[Darkraider]

Thanks for the replys,

I normally allready drink one or two expressos per day, are those kind of pills more efficient?

For pre workout, what kind of nutrients should we ingest? Carbs only, or with proteins?

Thanks

[urg862]

Try to get a pre-workout meal that includes carbs before looking into stims... Since you workout later in the day the stims may keep you up later than wanted

[llahhsoj]

Hi,

After a aprox. 6 month break from exercise, me and my girl are thinking of going to the gym again. But because of our intense schedule, we are almost always at low energy levels at the end of the day. As such, I would like to know what you guys think of using supplements to address this, like creatine for example, to give a boost to our energy levels.

Thanks in advance

Creatine is beneficial but not something that will give you the push you are wanting. A preworkout with stimulants is something that you may want to consider.

[wishiwasdivin]

Creatine isn't going to give you that energy you are looking for. Something like a pre that contains stimulants will give you that energy kick.

[emergency]

Thanks for the replys,

I normally allready drink one or two expressos per day, are those kind of pills more efficient?

For pre workout, what kind of nutrients should we ingest? Carbs only, or with proteins?

Thanks

this should help NutritionSection

[Starkk]

Just be cautious when using stims closer to bed time. "End of the day" can mean different things to different people, but 4-5 hours before bed I would really watch out on the caffeine and other stuff.

You don't want to go the opposite direction and miss out on sleep, then be even more wiped the next day.

[Misctake7]

Besides the preworkout suggestions, make sure you're getting enough sleep. Sluggish and lack of energy is also caused by not getting enough sleep and a lacking diet. Adding carbs to your preworkout meal and ensuring you're eating enough during the day along with a solid 7-8 hours sleep can go a long way.

[mike33511]

If you're always tired by the end of the day, why not get up earlier and go in the morning? Eat a light meal if you want, drink your espressos, and go. You should have plenty of energy that way.

[sakmsb]

Just be cautious when using stims closer to bed time. "End of the day" can mean different things to different people, but 4-5 hours before bed I would really watch out on the caffeine and other stuff.

You don't want to go the opposite direction and miss out on sleep, then be even more wiped the next day.

yes this is what I faced ... Don't take caffeine pwo in the evening hours