double ewe
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(there are a few related threads, but nothing specific enough)
I wanted to get some input on what (if any) stimulants folks use before/during exercise, and what kind of exercise they're using them for.
I use just about any combination of caffeine, ginseng, guarana, and taurine that's handy, so long as there's enough caffeine, and use them for both strength training and endurance. A lot of times, it's just coffee that I have on hand, although my race-day favorite is 2 parts flat red bull diluted with 1 part water. And for longer efforts (2 hours or more) I prefer caffeinated energy gels, as the carbs are a huge boost as well.
So I'm basically using whatever caffeine source is convenient whenever I exercise. I really don't use a large quantity, but prefer to keep a slow steady flow of it coming in over a period of time. Was wondering if others out there are more specific about what they use, or have compelling arguments for/against different substances or combinations?
I wanted to get some input on what (if any) stimulants folks use before/during exercise, and what kind of exercise they're using them for.
I use just about any combination of caffeine, ginseng, guarana, and taurine that's handy, so long as there's enough caffeine, and use them for both strength training and endurance. A lot of times, it's just coffee that I have on hand, although my race-day favorite is 2 parts flat red bull diluted with 1 part water. And for longer efforts (2 hours or more) I prefer caffeinated energy gels, as the carbs are a huge boost as well.
So I'm basically using whatever caffeine source is convenient whenever I exercise. I really don't use a large quantity, but prefer to keep a slow steady flow of it coming in over a period of time. Was wondering if others out there are more specific about what they use, or have compelling arguments for/against different substances or combinations?