What supp will give a pre-workout "boost" other than ECA?

[Seashell]

I workout in the evening, at 6:00 pm, after work, and by that time I'm tired and dragging my arse to the gym.

I'm wondering if anyone could suggest a supplement I could take, say, an hour or half hour before 6 pm that would give me a bit of energy before I start my workout?

I already take an ECA and I love it, but I only take it first thing in the morning or else I can't sleep at night, so by 6, it's definatley worn off.

Any suggestions?

 

[spatts]

Stop for a shot of espresso.

There's always nose torque. lol

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Espresso is a good idea. It's usually the ephedrine people can't take late in the day (or affects sleep), but caffeine usually is tolerable later in the day without affecting sleep.

 

[spatts]

I like your sig, daisy_girl.


...mmmm, off for espresso. I love having a week off. I'm not very good at staying out of the gym, but I'm really good at the refueling aspect. lol

 

[Seashell]

K, I'll try that! Thanks ladies.

 

[Stillgoing]

I say caffeine as well. I take a 100mg tablet right before I train. It seems to make me feel better than the typical 200mg. Also, the tabs work much better for me than drinking a cup of coffee. Don't know why, maybe something to do with getting it all at once.

 

[Seashell]

I say caffeine as well. I take a 100mg tablet right before I train. It seems to make me feel better than the typical 200mg. Also, the tabs work much better for me than drinking a cup of coffee. Don't know why, maybe something to do with getting it all at once.

Where did you buy the caffeine pills? I looked at the health food store and the drug store, neither had them...

 

[Stillgoing]

Where did you buy the caffeine pills? I looked at the health food store and the drug store, neither had them...

Any drug store will have them. I like Nodoze (spelling?) better than Vivaren (sp?). Those are the two brand names. Then the drug store chains will have thier generic versions sitting right next to them. I get the generic nodoz. They are 200mg. I take one whole tab in the morning to get going and 100mg before my workout. Thats it for stimulants for me.

 

[Buffy Beffy]

Would this be a helpful thing to do before competition?

 

[Seashell]

Stillgoing: Thanks! I must have hit a Shopper's Drug Mart that was out of stock or something, I'll try a few other drug stores and see if I can find them. And thanks for the dosage info! Appreciated!