Is there any of you old bass turds that has never had

[mtpockets]

an energy drink?

I never have, I have never taken a pre workout either and only drank decaf coffee for the last 25 years.

Fess up, I can't be the only one, but I feel like I am.

[Mark1T]

Not one. Not even a Red Bull.

I did go through a pre-workout jug about 10 years ago only because it was given to me. It was ok, but I concluded that a human cannot do that forever and I didn't want to depend on that for my workouts. A lot of people swear by them.

I do like real coffee and I drink my share.

[Oceanside]

Not one. Not even a Red Bull.

I did go through a pre-workout jug about 10 years ago only because it was given to me. It was ok, but I concluded that a human cannot do that forever and I didn't want to depend on that for my workouts. A lot of people swear by them.

I do like real coffee and I drink my share.

years ago I bought a powder energy drink mix ..."super pump 5000 " or some sh*t.

made me too jittery so I trashed it after the 1st serving...

I'm ok with coffee.

[LWW]

but I feel like I am.

Keep dreaming!

[mtpockets]

Not one. Not even a Red Bull.

I did go through a pre-workout jug about 10 years ago only because it was given to me. It was ok, but I concluded that a human cannot do that forever and I didn't want to depend on that for my workouts. A lot of people swear by them.

I do like real coffee and I drink my share.

Yay 2 of us.. I was at my crossfit gym today and in the recycle bin you could see quite a few cans

years ago I bought a powder energy drink mix ..."super pump 5000 " or some sh*t.

made me too jittery so I trashed it after the 1st serving...

I'm ok with coffee.

Yeah, i wouldn't like the jitters, had them a few times from not eating often enough.

Keep dreaming!

Good day Grumpy!

[LWW]

Yay 2 of us..



Good day Grumpy!

I guess that few over your head, or you can't count.

[mtpockets]

I guess that few over your head, or you can't count.

ok, I wasn't sure, you speak cryptic at times.. I'll add you in


Yay 2.5

[LWW]

Yay 2.5

LOL, ok, good one. I eat a banana before training and water, that's it.

[mtpockets]

LOL, ok, good one. I eat a banana before training and water, that's it.

You can get good mileage out of a banana, I eat them before hikes or rides


I train first thing in the am and I have a bagel and coffee, I have to eat or I will pass out, usually take a banana with me and eat it along with a shake after training.

[steffo99]

It's possible I had a red bull somewhere, just can't remember. Having dealt with some anxiety for years I try to even be careful with coffee.

Just ordered som 5-HPT and ASHWAGANDHA KSM-66 for calming, anti stress effects etc. Didn't know about them till the other day and after a few hours of "research" decided to give it a go. Anyone have experiences with these?

[Mark1T]

It's possible I had a red bull somewhere, just can't remember. Having dealt with some anxiety for years I try to even be careful with coffee.

Just ordered som 5-HPT and ASHWAGANDHA KSM-66 for calming, anti stress effects etc. Didn't know about them till the other day and after a few hours of "research" decided to give it a go. Anyone have experiences with these?

I have taken 5 HTP for some time at night and ZMA for years because I have suffered from insomnia for years. I know the ZMA helps some. 5 HTP might help but not sure. Hope it helps you.

[steffo99]

I have taken 5 HTP for some time at night and ZMA for years because I have suffered from insomnia for years. I know the ZMA helps some. 5 HTP might help but not sure. Hope it helps you.

Ok, thanks Mark. Will report back if it helps, and could help someone else.

[Fishman15]

I just sniff ammonia before every lift. Even easy stuff like high rep face pulls. It's probably why I'm not afraid of the china coof. I mean what could possibly live in that environment...

[HomeGymChains]

an energy drink?

I never have, I have never taken a pre workout either and only drank decaf coffee for the last 25 years.

Fess up, I can't be the only one, but I feel like I am.

Never tried one.

[supramax]

Never tried one.

Ditto.

[LWW]

I just sniff ammonia before every lift. Even easy stuff like high rep face pulls. It's probably why I'm not afraid of the china coof. I mean what could possibly live in that environment...

Never tried that stuff and never will...........

The folks at my gym use it on near max lifts only, over the weekend a guy attempting 500 was huffing it (he has lifted 500 about a year ago), he missed the lockout. He had asked me to film it.

[Gabbar99]

Never had an energy drink or a pre-workout.

I was on lots of caffeine, diet coke or coffee, until 1.5 years ago when I went off of caffeine completely because of some cardiac stuff. Not that big of a deal as it turns out.

[weiss1967]

I tried, red bull I think, managed a gulp, one was enough. My son offered it to me. Taste like sнiт and burns stomach.

But, I like good espresso once in a while.

[PhDPepper1111]

I've used energy drinks ever since they came out with em. Not so much working out, but just in general.
I like pre workout, but do plenty of workouts without them and I'm fine either way.

[TolerantLactose]

I took energy drinks for a while because they were the only way I could get taurine easily and I wanted to try it out. Makes me feel like I've had too much MSG.

[ImBunky]

I drank a Rockstar before hitting the gym once. Didn't read the can (it said two servings), heart was racing so much that I had to skip my workout. I have used White Flood in the past and kind of liked it, not jittery at all.

[OldFartTom]

... Just ordered som 5-HPT .... Anyone have experiences with these?

Got some for my Mrs some while back, she had 1 or 2 at random times in first week, never took any more and concluded they didn't work. I ate them daily for a while and noticed nothing. I think if you are vegan and lack tryptophan in your diet then it's probably fantastic, but if you have a complete-protein diet (especially if you eat poultry) then I'm not convinced it's significant. YMMV

[ConcertinaWire]

an energy drink?

I never have, I have never taken a pre workout either and only drank decaf coffee for the last 25 years.

Fess up, I can't be the only one, but I feel like I am.

I used to but now find caffeine gum is better.

[supramax]

... I think if you are vegan and lack tryptophan in your diet then it's probably fantastic, but if you have a complete-protein diet (especially if you eat poultry)...

Just to edumacate you a little bit:

pumpkin seeds – 576mg of tryptophan per 100g

chicken breast - 404mg of tryptophan per 100g

[Cantplankwell]

Ive never tried one either.

I'm already hyped up to the nines most days (so they tell me)...I dont need it.

[quicksand jesus]

never

[eomrat]

Never.

Lack of energy is rarely my problem.

[x-trainer ben]

Ultimate orange was my introduction to pre workouts waay back when.

I have tried energy drinks but the hit is a quick up and down.

Red bull is 80 mg
Starbucks is 120mg

I have tried many more, but the question was who has not.

[KeepItMoving]

I've done coffee and edibles before a workout. Often.

[steffo99]

Got some for my Mrs some while back, she had 1 or 2 at random times in first week, never took any more and concluded they didn't work. I ate them daily for a while and noticed nothing. I think if you are vegan and lack tryptophan in your diet then it's probably fantastic, but if you have a complete-protein diet (especially if you eat poultry) then I'm not convinced it's significant. YMMV

Ok thanks. Hopefully I can get better luck. Don't really expect anything, just figured it's worth trying. Looked into a bunch of similar herb/schroom things the last few days and after these 2, I'm tempted to also try Bacopa Monnieri and Lion's Mane. If these 4 do nothing, I'll just put all this stuff to the side I think. If I get high I'll let you guys know as well.