Recently getting back into weight lifting and as I'm highly caffeine sensitive, I'm looking for a good preworkout supplement without all the caffeine. Anything over 250mg caffeine gives me jitters, rapid heartbeat, sleep troubles, breathing issues etc. Any suggestions? Or what's a good meal or a drink to consume in place of a preworkout?
Thanks much.
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09-21-2017, 02:22 PM #1Banned
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Best preworkout or similar for a caffeine sensitive person?
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09-21-2017, 02:37 PM #2C8H10N4O2
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Coffee
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09-21-2017, 02:42 PM #3Chasing cats since 1967
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09-21-2017, 02:54 PM #4Banned
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Yeah, a small brewed coffee (236ml) from Starbucks has only 160mg caffeine. If I continue to get jitters, I'll switch to instant coffee. Would it be best to gulp it down 30 min prior to training or drink it during training?Originally Posted by wlodarczykn
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09-21-2017, 03:09 PM #5Registered User
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Why would you drink coffee during training? Drink it before you hit the gym man.Originally Posted by Bulk4everHbb
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09-21-2017, 03:17 PM #6Banned
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I don't know how long the effects of coffee last. But yeah, sounds good since I can't take preworkout, I'll down a small coffee 20-30 min prior to training.Originally Posted by Anthony21
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09-21-2017, 03:21 PM #7Eat Sleep Lift and Poop
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I'm not overly sensitive to caffeine, but I have cut back on my intake quite a bit after I finished college. I typically take half a scoop of Axis Labs Rainmaker with a scoop of Hemodraulix powder for some extra pump.
Another non stimulant product is Opus by Magnum!Engineering Master Race
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09-21-2017, 04:17 PM #8Common sense/moderation.
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Buy a non-stim like Big No1se, Hemavol/Hemavol2, White Pipes, ect... then just add in a caffeine pill at 100mg or so. Would be the easiest.
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09-21-2017, 05:09 PM #9Banned
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Carbs.
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09-21-2017, 05:47 PM #10Registered User
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Hemanovol from ALLMAX is a non stim pre workout-gives you a nice little pump without the crash and jitters
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09-21-2017, 07:15 PM #11Registered User
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How do you handle black tea? It naturally contains L-theanine which may help take the edge off caffeine. You could buy it in bulk and take it with your pre
Probably wouldn't help with sleep troubles thoLast edited by dashdash89; 09-21-2017 at 07:20 PM.
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09-21-2017, 07:26 PM #12team ketchup
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Sleep > carbs > coffee
I recommend a banana and/or a cup of coffee if you truly need it."When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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09-21-2017, 07:36 PM #13Banned
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Thanks all.
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09-21-2017, 07:40 PM #14Banned
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Yeah, I'll probably end up going this route mainly because 1) I don't want preworkout supps or even my evening coffee ****ing with my sleep and recovery and 2) Chugging some carbs like a banana or two preworkout would be way cheaper than shelling money on overpriced preworkout supplements that may mess with my sleep.Originally Posted by AdamWW
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09-22-2017, 05:00 AM #15Gaintaining
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A good espresso typically has less than 100 mg caffeine.
Pre workout supplements in general are a waste of money because it's usually cheaper to buy the best ingredients yourself.
If you're looking for extra energy that may help performance: citrulline malate and beta alanine (especially in higher rep ranges) can help.
Personally I get a boost from vitamin B complex and coconut oil (MCTs) but this depends on the person.Recommended science based fitness & nutrition information:
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