posted Sun, 06/16/2013 - 10:16
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What do you drink- While your working out ?
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Im looking for something that will give me an electrolytes boost and some sort of physical boost thru
my work outs.. I tend to bottom out to quick.. I don't want to get another Gatorade type product.
I already use that stuff. ( I add creatine ) in with it.. but is there a product out there that will help
me get thru the work out with - with loosing so much energy ?
any suggestions - would be great - thanks !!!!!
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Captain DickMcL...15,000 mcg of b12 mixed in coffee or water
Maybe it's a lack of physical endurance and has nothing to do with what you're drinking
I don't think so..lol. I do a walk / run with 18 lb ankle weights (on each ankle) 3-4 times
per week.
I doubt your ankle weight walk/jog translates very well with what your doing in the gym.
My apologies for sounding like an asshole cause that's really not my intent. I'm sleep deprived and it was time for a shot of test p, lol. Anyway, what I was trying to say is you can be in very good shape and if you haven't done a particular lift/exercise in a long time, you're not gonna be worth a shit at it. For example if I've been riding my bike a lot and riding really well, that doesn't mean I'm gonna run worth a damn or swim good either.
This is called the specificity principle. The specificity principle says that the best way to develop physical fitness for your sport is to train the energy systems and muscles as closely as possible to the way they are used in your sport. Thus, the best way to train for running is to run, for swimming is to swim, and for weightlifting is to lift.
Anyway, good luck on your hydration quest brother
I doubt your ankle weight walk/jog translates very well with what your doing in the gym.
__ really ?.. Actually.. it translates very well. Otherwise I wouldn't be doing it. I use a Gazelle
so the weights help keep my feet in place. So Im swinging 18lbs + plus the weight of the arm of
the Gazelle..(say another 12-15 lbs ). VERY aerobic ... you'll burn an amazing amount of calories
and fat - esp when the temps are in the 80-90 ... its like running in a sauna..
My apologies for sounding like an asshole cause that's really not my intent. I'm sleep deprived and it was time for a shot of test p, lol. Anyway, what I was trying to say is you can be in very good shape and if you haven't done a particular lift/exercise in a long time, you're not gonna be worth a shit at it. For example if I've been riding my bike a lot and riding really well, that doesn't mean I'm gonna run worth a damn or swim good either.
_ I haven't missed anything in over 3 years. Last year, I would go 15 days or more straight..
with out a day off. Which is probably why Im worn out. Not from sitting on my ass doing nothing.
This is called the specificity principle. The specificity principle says that the best way to develop physical fitness for your sport is to train the energy systems and muscles as closely as possible to the way they are used in your sport. Thus, the best way to train for running is to run, for swimming is to swim, and for weightlifting is to lift.
_ Well I have no problem in the gym.
DL's last year in my garage were 450+ / BNC- 315 / Curls, 60+ kinds sends this idea out the window. I have yet to ever do a cycle.. should be interesting when that happens.
thanks for your opinion......
Sounds like you've got it all figured out..
BigBmajWhat else can you even say to someone who straps on a ton of weights and rides a gazelle through the sauna?
LMFAO!.. Exactly what I was thinking
Get your BCAA's in you while you workout. I've tried alot of the BCAA intra workout drinks and they all seem to be pretty good. Just find one that tastes good. I drink Scivation Xtend during my workouts. I also use one of the NO energy boosting drinks 1/2 before workout if I am feeling run-down.
the run down, happens at the end ( or nearly at the end) of the work out.. I need something to
get past that and to keep going.. thats why im looking at what the Bike Riders use..its either
a big time carb drink or something similar. ... not sure what yet..
Try 4-8 mgs of Albuterol just before you workout. It has a half-life of about 4 hours or so.
thats another good idea.. I think I may try the Scivation Xtend... that looks like it
might help. I'm going to order some. What flavors have you used ?
I've tried all the flavors but I tend to like the lemon lime, orange and pink lemonade the best.
I ordered the Watermelon flav.. I have to mix it in with the rest so it either that or the LL flav...
orange is a little rough to mix with.. Pink Lemonade might be a good one..
Im going to mix 2/3 things together and see if I can create something out of that.. I may just be washed out
on the inside.. to much reg water... not enough supps...
I drink tiger blood.
a lot of zoo's in your neck of the woods ?
there certainly is.
Keystone light or Colt 45 malt liqueur. Works every time
Pedialyte w/bcaas
(the pedialyte) was something I actually looked into.. my only thought with that is
how much of it can i consume and not get sick on it. I'd even buy it by the case if it works.
I drink like a fish.. no joke. I cant get enough fluids.
BCAA's .. I got that covered.. .. are you using a powdered version and just dumping
it into the Pedialyte ?
i dont drink much brotha.. in the 32 oz jug i consume its 3/4 water 1/4 pedialyte so about 8 ounces. with 2 scoops of BCAAS. the brand i use tastes phenomenal so it doesnt get old drinking a "kool aid hydrator"
I think im going to do a 4 part drink..
1 Part Gatorade
1 Part Creatine
1 Part Karbolyn
1 Part Scivation XTEND
Mixed into RO water..
So its a Electrolyte , Creatine, Carbs and BCAA's +
Ill try a few gallons of this mix combo.. see it helps..I may add some pedialyte in there too.. if this wont do the trick..
AnonWater during , but 1/2 hour before bullnox
bullnox looks interesting. might add that in with the mix.
Karbolyn isnt bad. I can feel "something" sitting here watching the tube.
we'll see if after a serving or two it starts to make some difference.
Marcel1229H2O, and just Water!
during workout - shake with 80g dextrose/sucrose mix, 10g creatine, 10g glutamine, 1 scoop amino acids, 5g taurine, 1 cup water.
^^^^ this helps with energy during workout and the taurine helps with pumps/cramping
i sip on this during a workout. I also drink water during workout because I sweat a lot.
Pina Coladas
Water
dont think im going to use powerade..(done that.).. butter sounds interesting...
No1Water usually, sometimes ill grab a powerade out of the machine
If your running a lot of cycles you should give blood to lower your rbc. Heavy blood can zap energy. I also take b vitamin, if your diet is clean giving blood may give you back your energy.
I take a liquid B supplement.. just started it. probably not something of an issue yet...
The blood of my vanquished enemies! No just kidding, plain old water I have done it for years nothing better imo!
Vodka
I kid, I kid
WATER! What your saying doesn't even make sense. You should have enough energy if you eat a properly.
I checked my mail box about 10 mins ago. And the Karbolyn was delivered.. So. Im going to
empty out a gallon container about 1/2 way and add 3 scoops of this and see what happens..
I use a liquid amino and an old school type amino at night (the big fat white pills + a huge liver tab
as well every night.- have for years..).. Dymatize Liquid Super amino's ( 22,000) and the pill amino is from
Dymatize , the liver is Animal.. there all great.. Im just running out of gas to quickly towards the end.
There's another product I checked out.. Called "HEED"... from Hammer Nutrition.. any one use that ?
Skratch > Heed. Trust me, I have experience with both
wont work .. or is it just a sh-t product ?...looks good..
No, it isn't a shit product
It taste a lot worse than Skratch and it doesn't agree with my stomach as well either. Having said that, I'm talking about hardcore endurance shit. Like 5 hour bike rides and marathon type training in 90-100 degree temps. If you're in the gym either will suit your needs but I just don't care for the taste of Heed.
I made up some of the Karbolyn.... unflavored... tastes a little chaulky.
so its a taste thing.. i just need a boost or something to carry me thru the work out.
if this works..ill mix it in the gatorade. see what happens.. i might need a combo plate of
items in the drink.
Any kind of product you're using isn't going to give you nearly as much energy as food will. If you're running out of energy during a workout you just need to change your diet.
I eat a ton of protein.( you should see my freezer)... I think the deal is not enough carbs. Supplement intake is fine,There is plenty of that stuff. I eat 5-7 meals a day.. the next day.. Im zapped.. empty..
last year I was fine.. this year ,. not so much. I did a lot of creatine last year.. then stopped and i ran out of gas..or just became really empty inside. I may have over did it.. Im better.. but not where I want to be.
I have grilled chicken and potatoes in the oven right now. I need to up my carbs a ton...
BigBmajYeah as someone said you are probably not getting adequate nutrition prior to your workout. I use a gainer shake 60 minutes prior and I could lift for 3 hours, I have to stop myself. I'm training really hard too.
I don't think whole milk is the best hydrator out there. Lots of sodium, slow gastric emptying, and high likelihood of gastric upset.
I've seen studies saying milk was a good hydrator, and I've seen others saying not as much. Most studies were using skim milk, since high fat content slows stomach emptying.
I can tell you that drinking a liter of coconut water hydrates me better than drinking a pint of whole milk after a workout. And I don't have to sit around feeling nasty for two hours after it.
If milk were the best hydrator known to man it would be passed out after marathons. Can you imagine how much vomit would be on the road after something like that?
For something to be a great hydrator it needs to be quick to get out of the stomach. Fats are notorious for slowing this process.
There have been studies saying that BCAA during workout is beneficial. I like Modern Branched Chains 15 g's BCAA with no artificial dyes. They also have a good electrolyte profile.
samick94Xtend aminos... best tasting amino you will have
Seriously tho, the best drink that I've found for electrolyte replacement is made by Skratch labs. It's all natural and no preservatives. I believe they use freeze dried fruit in the mix. I know you can drink a ton of it and it won't make you feel sick like Gatorade will. They use it while on the bike in the Tour de France so it's good stuff ;-)
As far as more energy, a little caffeine always help me. I prefer black coffee or caffeine pills
have a name for the product ?
this is getting to be a pain...... ...the brain sez - more.. and the body is out of gas...
Skratchlabs.com
Exercise hydration mix, in whatever flavor you chose. I personally like the lemon lime
I found a site called GreatRaceNutrition.com there loaded with runners type products..
the BB stuff doesn't cut it for me.. I need an endurance product , not a product like Craze or JackD,etc,
I used that stuff and it made me jittery ...but didnt help with going the length of the work out..
http://www.greatracenutrition.com/